Welcome
Welcome To Men Of His Word.
Make your plans now to attend our 2nd annual conference!
Men of His Word (a ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church, Appleton) is a men’s conference to celebrate God’s Word. Life gives us many different circumstances – some good, some bad. This conference will help you understand how to handle life’s challenges through faith in Jesus Christ.
With more space, more seminars, and more time to spend with Christian brothers, this is sure to be a time to remember for many years to come.
Please be sure to thank all the sponsors who help to make this endeavor possible – most especially our biggest sponsor of all, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
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Session List
Session Title: Band Of Brothers Presenter: Darin Aden
Too often men go it alone. Some would rather fail than admit they don’t have it all together or have all the answers. In truth, we need each other like a band of brothers gathering men around God’s Word? What can we do to foster a band of support and encouragement for men? We’ll hear ideas from other men’s ministries, share our own questions, and share God’s encouragement as we explore how we might start and sustain a men’s ministry “a band of brothers “at our home congregations.
Session Title: Five Things About Marriage I Wish I Had Been Taught by Chuch Swindoll…Instead Of Learned The Hard Way. Presenter: Mark Henke
Typical men open the box containing the new tool, cast aside the instructions for assembly, and proceed with the “I’ll-figure-it-out-as-I-go” approach. If you have used that same approach in your marriage…How’s that worked out for ya’? This session is designed for husbands (all are welcome, but especially those married less than 20 years) who still have open hearts willing to peek at God’s instruction manual. We’ll discuss …men’s brains (waffles) and women’s brains (spaghetti)…. your sex life begins in the kitchen…. arming yourself in the war of words, and other issues valuable to men of His Word.
Session Title: I Can’t Forgive. Now What? Presenter: Phil Merten
Resentment over the past can keep you from living in the present and moving into the future. Holding on to those resentments puts you at odds with God, who is all about forgiveness. But what happens when what you’ve suffered is unforgiveable? Chaplain Phil Merten of Wisconsin Lutheran Institutional Ministries has been working for over 20 years with people whose sobriety and survival depend on letting go of resentments. In this session we’ll discuss what makes forgiveness so difficult and what help God gives to make it work. Why we cannot forgive Ichabod for exposing us and UOJ.
Session Title: LEARN LEADERSHIP FROM JESUS Presenter: Paul Calvin Kelm
Seven leadership themes from the life and words of Jesus will be applied to the roles of Christian leaders and to the challenges of the church in our time. Stay for an extra workshop: Copy and Paste from the Rick Warren - On the Seven Leadership Principles of Jesus.
Session Title: Make Your Day Count Presenter: Steve Stern
Time is precious. As God’s people we need to use it wisely and minister to others effectively. Chaplain Stern has three areas of life where we can make our day count if we see the opportunities that beckon to us. These three areas are: Affirming others, living fully, and walking with people in the valley of suffering.
Session Title: Forceful Men, Lay Hold Of The Kingdom Presenter: Wayne Mueller
In Matthew 11, while describing John the Baptist, Jesus said the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, “and forceful men lay hold of it.” What Jesus meant by the kingdom and forceful men is the subject of this session. Have we in our touchy-feely, politically correct generation lost all the forceful men to advance the kingdom of God? Or, just as bad, do we think of forceful men only as those who through control and force of personality get things done in the church? Tune in, and stay tuned. We could be talking about you. And me. PS - There is no Church Growth in WELS - and this is not a Church and Change conference.
Session Title: It’s Easier To Ask For Forgiveness Than Permission, And More Fun – Creating A Culture Of Permissiveness Presenter: Tim Glende
Twenty percent of the members do 80% of the work? Those percentages may not be exact, but they are close. Why is that? Is it the members? Partly. But many of our members never get involved or use their gifts to serve the Lord because…. there isn’t a culture of permission. The early Christian Church shows us how important having a culture of permission is (Acts 2:42). Those believers knew how vital a culture of permission was when opportunities for ministry arose (Acts 6:1). In this session we will discuss how to create a culture of permissiveness to impact and benefit each Church and Change member here.
Session Title: Technology – Friend Or Foe? Presenter: James “Ski” Skorzewski
We are bombarded by technology. iPads, laptops, and cell phones are everywhere. Our kids text and have their phones wherever they are. We can’t seem to get away from technology. Is all this technology negative? Facebook can be, if you heard about my posing with the floosies. Come to this session and see how we have learned to use technology to build relationships that allow us to share the Groeschel message of Jesus.
Session Title: The Man I Want To Be Presenter: Jason Ewart
Do you think you’re a man, but too often find yourself acting like a kid? Being a man begins with leading yourself and leading your family. If you haven’t mastered these attributes yet, then you’re stuck in boyhood. This basic training, Manhood 101, shows you how to be a responsible man without losing the fun of boyhood. If you’re ready to leave the boy behind, come discover what it means to be the man you want to be. Man up and quit Church and Change.
Session Title: The Peacemakers Presenter: Kenneth Kremer
In the home, on the job, in the news, at school, in the marketplace, and sometimes even at church–there’s plenty of conflict to go around. The question is How do we deal with it? This workshop is a conversation about Christians in conflict. It is based on Kenn’s new book about the peacemaking process and people whom Jesus referred to as the peacemakers. We consider biblical principles for addressing conflict and biblical strategies that really work in taking over the synod.
Session Title: When, Where And How To Prey - Presenter: Reg Draheim
Most of us are not comfortable preying. We are not sure about a lot of things. What are the right words? When should we prey? Where should we prey? If you have any questions about preying, come to this session and let’s seek an answer. This is one more nodule of Jeske's Church and Change Agency, which you unknowingly fund. We are the Second Synod - the real synod.
Session Title: Father To Fathers – God’s Guidance For Dads Presenter: Ben Berger
So, God has blessed you with a child – Congratulations! Now what? While God certainly wants you to take care of your child’s physical needs (late-night feedings and changing diapers), taking care of spiritual needs is even more important. You have the privilege of sharing your Father’s love and passing on his ways. Don’t know how? Come to learn how God’s word will both guide and strengthen you for this important role.
Session Title: Successful Teens Presenter: Jim Buske - Babtist Trained at the Drive Conferences
It is all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, but teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say. Be assured your example IS very influential. In this session, you will learn key habits that will help you assist today’s teens develop into successful Christian men and women. Sign up and seize the day!
Session Title: Seizing The Approach To Evolution Presenter: Paul Boehlke
What is a good way to approach someone who believes in evolution? What are some mistakes to avoid? This workshop will help you identify others’ assumptions and discuss ways to get them to consider Scripture.
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GJ - I admit to a little bit of editing here and there. This is a great opportunity for Lutherans to meet all the Church and Money Changers at once. The only ones missing from the speakers' list are: Kudu Don Patterson, Mark and Avoid Jeske, and VP Huebner.
The way to defeat these guys is to attend their covens and confront them about their false doctrine. The only way to keep our doctrine sharp is with the whet-stone of discussion. Pietism tells people to ignore doctrinal distinctions in the name of love. Matthew 7 and Romans 16 have a different perspective.
Missionary zeal should encourage all sincere Lutherans to reach out to the lost, because these people (as a whole) are so far into false doctrine that they hate the Confessions and mock the Word of God.
Ask for a session on - Do Real Men Plagiarize Groeschel, Warren, Stanley, and Driscoll?
