“Restore the Roar”

Oct. 12–14, 2025
Margaritaville Lake Resort, Osage Beach, MO

The 2025 Missouri District Pastors Conference will be a time of renewal in the Word of God as we consider the theme, “Restore the Roar.” Drawing from the bold and urgent message of the prophet Amos, the conference will focus on proclaiming God’s truth in the face of complacency, injustice, and cultural compromise. Our plenary presenter, Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, professor of theology and ministry at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota, will guide us through the book of Amos, helping us hear the Lion’s roar anew as both Law and Gospel. As we gather around Scripture, worship, and fellowship, we pray this time encourages and equips pastors to speak with renewed confidence and clarity in their ministries. We hope you’ll join us this October for this meaningful time together.

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About the Speaker

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing
Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Center for Biblical Studies
Concordia University, St. Paul

Reed Lessing holds the Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. He directs the university’s Center for Biblical Studies and the pre-seminary program. Reed also serves as Associate Pastor at Cross View Lutheran Church in Edina, Minnesota. He is the author of six commentaries in the Concordia Commentary series, as well as CPH books on Exodus, Numbers, and Jeremiah. Additionally, he has co-authored three CPH Old Testament volumes with Andy Steinmann. Outside of academia and ministry, Reed enjoys running, hiking, cycling, and cross-country skiing.

Schedule

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Sunday, Oct. 12

4-6 p.m.                          Registration — Margaritaville Lake Resort Lobby
7 p.m.                              Divine Service at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Lake Ozark
                                         Refreshments sponsored by Lutheran Church Extension Fund
following worship at Christ the King, Lake Ozark
8-9:30 p.m.                   Registration — Margaritaville Lake Resort Lobby

Monday, Oct. 13
7 a.m.                              Morning Walk/Run (optional) — Meet outside of Lobby
8-9 a.m.                          Registration
8 a.m.-5 p.m.                 Exhibitor area open all day — Paradise B
8:30 a.m.                        Welcome & Announcements — Paradise C
                                          All main sessions are in Paradise C, by Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing
9-9:30 a.m.                    Opening Devotion
9:30-10:15 a.m.             Plenary 1: Introduction
10:15-10:30 a.m.           Break
10:30–11:15 a.m.           Plenary 2: The Lion Roars: Amos 1–3
11:15–11:30 a.m.            Greetings
11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.  Lunch (provided) — Paradise B
                                           Exhibits Open — Paradise B
12:45–1:30 p.m.            Plenary 3: The Day of the Lord: Amos 4–6
1:30–1:45 p.m.               Break
1:45–2:30 p.m.              Plenary 4: Five Visions: Amos 7–9
2:30–3 p.m.                   Conference Business and Elections
3–3:30 p.m.                   President’s Report
3:30–5:30 p.m.             Happy Hour! Gemütlichkeit! — Windgate Plaza

Tuesday, Oct. 14

7 a.m.                              Morning Walk/Run (optional) — Meet outside of Lobby
8–10:30 a.m.                Exhibit area open — Paradise B
8–8:25 a.m.                  Opening Devotion — Paradise C
8:25–8:40 a.m.            Conference Business
8:45–9:30 a.m.            Breakout A
9:30–9:45 a.m.            Break
                                        Exhibit Open — Paradise B
9:45–10:30 a.m.          Breakout B
10:30–10:45 a.m.        Break
10:45–11:30 a.m.         Breakout C
11:30 a.m.                      Closing Devotion — Paradise C