June 16-17, 2026

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, Nebraska

Questions of confessional integrity, theological clarity, and ecclesial life remain perennial concerns for the church — particularly in times of institutional strain and cultural fragmentation. How does a synod faithfully uphold its doctrinal commitments while preserving unity, order, and mutual accountability? What correctives do Scripture and theology provide when language, priorities, or practice begin to drift? These questions carry significant implications not only for governance and discipline, but for the church’s shared confession and common life. How we engage them will shape our life together, both now and in the years ahead.

	How Did Lutherans Navigate Confessional Subscription in the Past? What Might That Tell Us for the Future? Rev. Dr. James Ambrose Lee II, Concordia University, Chicago Read his paper here.
	The Bible and Theology as a Correction for Slogan Drift Rev. Dr. Gifford Grobien, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne
	Helpful Reform Toward Church Discipline and a Judiciary in the LCMS Mr. Tim Wood, Ad Crucem Read his paper here.
	What Steps Might We Take to Walk Together? Rev. Bryan Stecker, Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Waconia, MN; host of On the Line podcast
	Walking Together As Three-Legged Race Rev. Scott Adle, Zion Lutheran Church, Imperial, NE Read his paper here.
	Panel Discussion

	Matins Homily Rev. Thomas Goodroad
	About Our Speakers A brief biography of each speaker.