John 7:27b-38: Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of His heart will flow rivers of living water'”.
Conference Registration
Conference attendance is open to Active & Emeritus Pastors, Vicars, Professional Church Workers, and their spouses.
Registration Fee Breakdown
Free for Active and Emeritus church workers who have served 5 or more years in the Florida-Georgia District.
$65 for Active and Emeritus workers who have served less than 5 years in the District, spouses and attendees from other districts.
If you are having trouble with credit card processing, please contact kkeene@flgadistrict.org.
Hotel Reservation
Hilton Daytona Oceanfront Resort
100 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Rooms and Rates
- One King Bed Oceanfront – $145.00
- Two Queen Beds Oceanfront – $145.00
2025 FLGA District Pastors Conference (Tentative Schedule)
Monday, September 22nd
10:00 AM Check-in Opens | Exhibits Open
12:30–5:00 PM Moms & Kiddos – Ponce de Leon
1:00 PM Welcome & Introductions
1:10 PM Opening Devotion
1:25 PM PRESENTATION 1/Roundtable | Rev. Dr. Leo Sanchez
2:45 PM President Rockey Greetings & District Updates
3:00 PM Break
3:15 PM FLGA Part 1
3:40 PM PRESENTATION 2/Roundtable | Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies
5:00 PM FLGA Part 2
5:15 PM District President Reception
6:15 PM Break for the Evening: Dinner on Own | New to District Dinner (Invitation only)
Tuesday, September 23rd
Exhibits Open
8:10 AM Opening Music & Devotion
8:30 AM PRESENTATION 3/Roundtable | Rev. Dr. Leo Sanchez
8:30–3:30 PM Moms & Kiddos – Ponce de Leon
9:55 AM Break
10:15 AM PRESENTATION 4/Roundtable | Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies
11:30 AM Buffet Lunch (Provided at the Hotel) | Buffet Lunch Ministry Wives – Oceanview Room
12:30 PM Group Photo – Watch Tower
12:45 PM Advisory Delegate Vote – Oceanview Room
1:00–3:45 PM Ministry Wives – Oceanview Room
1:00–1:45 PM Breakout 1
2:00–2:45 PM Breakout 2
3:00–3:45 PM Breakout 3
Break for the Evening: Dinner on Own
Wednesday, September 24th
Exhibits Open
8:15 AM Opening Music
8:30 AM Q&A with Rev. Dr. Sanchez & Rev. Dr. Lakies
8:30–9:45 AM Moms & Kiddos – Ponce de Leon
9:45 AM Break
10:00 AM Anniversary Celebration | Appointment of 2027 Committee
10:30 AM Worship with Communion – Called to Glory
- Rev. Dr. Leo Sanchez, Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
- Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies, North America Regional Director of Lutheran Hour Ministries
Rev. Drs. Sanchez and Lakies will unfold our theme with a focus on the work of the Holy Spirit within each of us and through our works of ministry—knowing your story, knowing the power of the Holy Spirit, and knowing your “sphere of influence.”
We will be challenged with the questions, “How do we as the Church approach theology in a Post-Christian Culture?” and “How do we embody the Sanctified Life to be attentive to our neighbor’s needs?”
If you would like to lead a Conference Breakout that will help reinforce our theme, please submit a proposal by completing the proposal form that is linked below. A Conference Committee Member will be back in touch with you by August 1, 2025.
Conference Exhibitors
If you have questions about exhibitors for this conference, please contact Debbie Arrington.
Lutheran Counseling Services
We are pleased to offer the Ministerial Assistance Program (MAP), a service of the FLGA District, and Lutheran Counseling Services during the conference.
- To set up a MAP appointment, email MAP@lcsfl.com or call 407.644.4692 ext. 4.
Rev. Scott Gress – Leadership Training, Consulting & Coaching
Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How will you get there? Need help gaining clarity, see the possibilities and getting “unstuck”?
- We are pleased to offer 30 minute Professional Certified Coaching sessions with Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Rev. Scott Gress. Come in with a challenge and leave with a way forward. Contact him at 561.542.4472 or stop by his table to schedule a session.
Coming September 2025
Email Kathy at kkeene@flgadistrict.org or contact by phone at 407.258.5044