2016 Texas District Theological Convocation—The Mission of Christ's Church

The Mission of Christ’s Church

In an Age of Moral Chaos

May 2-4, 2016

Based upon 1 Peter 2:9, 11, the Rev. Dr. Joel D. Lehenbauer, Executive Director of the CTCR of the LCMS will present and lead a discussion on The Mission of Christ’s Church In an Age of Moral Chaos.

Operating from a view of ourselves as resident aliens, Dr. Lehenbauer writes that "Peter offers 1st-century insights and theological resources for a 21st-century strategy for the church. He offers a challenging and hopeful strategy for the church’s survival and for sharing the Gospel of Christ in an increasingly 'alien,' non-Christian culture."

Luther (on 1 Peter 2:9): “We live on earth only so that we should be a help to other people. Otherwise, it would be best if God would strangle us and let us die as soon as we were baptized and had begun to believe. For this reason, however, he lets us live: that we may bring other people to faith as he has done for us.”

Plan on attending this lively and relevant investigation regarding a strategic realignment for the mission of the church in our culture.

Hotel Information

The Crowne Plaza is offering hotel rooms at a rate of $103 per night for single-quad occupancy.

Below is the link for guests to make reservations online: Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 2016 Theological Convocation. Please use the code LCM when making your reservations.

Additionally, upon check-in, the hotel will provide buffet breakfast vouchers at a cost of $10 per person.

Golf Tournament—Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club

Monday, May 2, 2016; Shotgun start at 7:30 a.m.

Location: 9100 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78742

Cost: $45 Includes: Golf, cart, range balls and hamburger meal

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, as well as longest drive and closest to the pin

To register, please click HERE to complete a form and mail to:

Pastor John Davis c/o Memorial Lutheran Church

5810 Third Street

Katy, TX 77493

For more information about the golf course, visit www.bluebonnethillgolf.com.

Agenda

Monday, May 2
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Golf
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration
1:30 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Welcome and Announcements—
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Opening Devotion—Urban/Suburban
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Session I Church and Culture Today, Yesterday, and in Peter’s Day: Coming to Grips with Reality as “Resident Aliens” (1 Peter 2:9-12)
3:30 p.m. –3:50 p.m. Break
3:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Session I—Reflections—Q/A
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Social Hour
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meal
7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Gather for Worship
7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Worship

Tuesday, May 3
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Prayer Room open
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Gathering and Announcements –
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Opening Devotions—Haleh Kersten, Director of LINC Austin
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Session II Church, Culture, and Mission: Crucial Insights from 1 Peter
10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Break
10:20 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Session II—Reflections—Q/A
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. President’s Time
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Visit Vendors and Gather for Session III
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Session III Church, Politics, and Christian Witness: Radical Submission and Authentic Activism (1 Peter 2:13-17)
3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Break
3:20 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Session III—Reflections—Q/A
4:30 p.m. – 4:45p.m. Closing Devotion: Rev. Thomas Chandler—Pastor, Trinity, Albany. Rural/Small Town
Dinner on own /free time
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. President’s Reception

Wednesday, May 4
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Prayer Room open
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Gathering and Announcements –
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Opening Devotions—Urban/Immigrant
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Session IV “Preparing our Minds for Action” (1 Peter 1:13): What are Mission-Minded Resident Aliens to Think and to Do?
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Session IV—Reflections—Q/A
11:15 a.m. – Sending Prayer