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 church workers-those serving in a call, and Emeritus church workers who have served 5 or more years in the Florida-Georgia District.
$65 for Emeritus church workers who have served less than 5 years in the District, spouses and attendees from other districts.
Having trouble processing a credit card? Please contact Kathy Keene.
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?”
At the 2025 Pastors Conference we are excited to have 19 Breakouts inclusive of a session for wives “Living Water Flowing in Us and Through Us”, and sessions led by our keynote speakers Leo Sanchez, Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and Chad Lakies, North America Regional Director for Lutheran Hour Ministries.
45-minute Breakouts will be held on Tuesday afternoon at:
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Click HERE to see the Breakout listings and room assignments.
Pastors’ Wives – “Living Water Flowing in us and Through Us”
Pastors’ Wives, you are invited to meet together for a time of food, fellowship and study on Tuesday afternoon. We will enjoy a luncheon buffet in the beautiful Ocean View room. After lunch we will spend time sharing and discussing “Living Water Flowing in us and Through Us” as we meditate on John 4 and the woman at the well. As we share with our table groups we will also get creative and paint rocks as a memory of our time together and for you to share with others. You are welcome to come for one or all three of the break-out sessions times. The intention of this time together is to build relationships and provide support for each other as pastors’ wives.
Annette Shanks, Sally Wesche, Barb Pennekamp, and Martha Rockey will facilitate these activities.
Moms & Kiddos
A new addition for our conference is a place of mutual respite, conversation, playtime, and fellowship for Moms and their “kiddos.” For the first time, we will be designating a daytime gathering space (Ponce de Leon Room) which is nearby the Pastors’ Wives room for this effort. This will be an “open & available” spot for moms and their children to hang out, spend time together, and come-&-go as needed. It will be a time to play (kids), talk (moms), and create a connection & memory instead of staying in their rooms, roaming the halls, or sweltering in the Florida heat while the pool is being cleaned. Ashley Handrick (All Saints; Blairsville, GA) will head up this endeavor and create a restful place with videos, games, coloring books, etc. In addition, the plan is to have a “Kids-on-Mission” event to thank hotel workers & staff.
Hours Available:
Monday – 12:30-5:00pm
Tuesday – 8:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday – 8:30-10:00am
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.
Click here and let us now how we can pray for you.
If you would like, our Conference Chaplin, Rev. Chris Kollmann will be in touch.
Email Kathy Keene or contact by phone at 407.258.5044