Spring 2026 Home Missions Renewal Conference
March 7, 2025 | Trinity Free Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, ND Register NowWorship Renewal: Deepening our theology, strengthening our practice, and renewing our love for the congregation.
The Spring 2026 Home Missions Renewal Conference is being hosted by Trinity Free Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, ND.
Join us for a time of encouragement, equipping, and networking as we explore:
- In-depth plenary sessions
- Practical workshops
- Focused conversation and fellowship
We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Details:
When: Saturday, March 7, 2026; 8:40am – 3:00pm
Where: Trinity Free Lutheran Church, 3426 Chestnut St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
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Worship Renewal: Deepening our theology, strengthening our practice, and renewing our love for the congregation.
Rooted in Scripture and the rich heritage of our forefathers, this Renewal Conference invites participants to rediscover the beauty, purpose, and power of God’s people gathered around Word and Sacrament. Throughout the day, you will grow in your understanding of the biblical foundations of worship, cultivate a deeper personal longing for meaningful congregational life, and develop practical skills for leading worship with clarity, confidence, and pastoral sensitivity.
This gathering is an opportunity to appreciate and connect with our AFLC worship identity while engaging honestly with present realities and future possibilities. Whether you are a pastor, worship leader, musician, or engaged member, you will leave encouraged, equipped, and renewed for the sacred work of leading and participating in worship that glorifies God and nourishes His people.
Schedule - Sessions and Workshops
Morning
8:40 AM — Morning Devotions
9:00 AM — Session #1
Theology of Worship: This session offers a fast-paced biblical survey of worship through the Old and New Testaments, highlighting God’s design for His gathered people. It then unpacks four core aspects of the nature of worship, giving participants a clear and compelling framework for faithful congregational practice. (Rev. Andy Coyle)
10:00 AM — Session #2
Worship Alignment: This session helps leaders evaluate the alignment between their church’s beliefs, values, and visible worship practices. Participants will also explore the formative power of worship habits in shaping belief and learn practical tools for discerning drift and realigning their services with clarity and hope. (Rev. Andy Coyle)
10:50 AM — Break
11:10 AM — Session #3
Lutheran Worship in Our Heritage: This historical and practical survey traces the worship life of the LFC into the AFLC and up to the present, revealing both continuity and conviction behind our “simple worship” heritage. Participants will gain fresh insight into what our forebears valued—and gently consider how those principles might speak into our current practices and future direction. (Rev. Micah Hjermstad)
12:00 AM — Lunch
Afternoon
12:45 PM — Hymn, Scripture, & Prayer
1:00 PM — Workshop #1 Options
Worship Leadership: Learn how theological clarity, spiritual life, and practical preparation equip leaders to guide congregations in Christ-centered, well-crafted worship. (Rev. Micah Hjermstad)
Worship Environment: This workshop explores how the worship environment, space, symbols, color, and beauty, shapes what a congregation learns and confesses in worship. Participants will reflect on what these elements teach, how they serve the Gospel, and the common pitfalls that can distract from Christ-centered worship. (Rev. Adam Osier)
2:00 PM — Workshop #2 Options
Worship Shape: Reflect on the Gathering, Hearing, Feeding, and Sending—forms a Gospel-shaped pattern for congregational worship. (Rev. Adam Osier)
Worship as Life: This workshop examines worship as a way of life, considering how faith is lived out beyond the gathered congregation in daily vocations, rhythms, and relationships. Participants will reflect on how the church year shapes personal devotion, and how individual and family habits can be formed around a life of ongoing worship. (TBD)
2:50 PM — Closing