Missouri District Professional Church Workers Conference 

Oct. 20–23, 2026 | Osage Beach, Missouri

The Missouri District Professional Church Workers Conference will be held Oct. 20–23, 2026, at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. This conference gathers pastors, educators and other professional church workers for worship, learning and fellowship, encouraging one another in our shared calling in Christ.

Conference Theme: Live as You Are Called
“Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him” (1 Cor. 7:17, ESV).

This year’s theme, Live as You Are Called, will focus on our shared vocation as professional church workers, rooted in God’s Word and centered in Christ and His cross. Grounded in our Lutheran identity and given joy in Christ, we are sent with confidence to teach, confess and live out the Gospel in service to others.

Request for presenters: Those interested in presenting are invited to submit a proposal for consideration. Please complete the presenter request form and return it via email no later than June 15, 2026. For more information or to submit your form, contact Events Assistant Sue Thompson at sue.thompson@mo.lcms.org.

Schedule overview: A tentative schedule is available to help you plan your time at the conference:

Tuesday, Oct. 20: Pastors arrive and register 9:30–1 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Educators may arrive and attend sessions; lunch is not provided. Registration from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22: Pastors may depart after morning worship. Registration does not include Thursday lunch.
Friday, Oct. 23: Conference concludes

Additional Information: More details, including registration and lodging information, will be shared as they become available.