August 7–11, 2023

Live streaming will be available for the Braaten-Benne Lectures and Mission Convocation.

Please note: Voting is only available for in-person attendees. 

Lutheran Week 2023

“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to the whole creation!”

–Mark 16:15

The American Lutheran missiologist, James A. Scherer says, “For Luther, mission is always pre-eminently the work of the triune God—missio Dei—and its goal and outcome is the coming of the kingdom of God. Luther sees the church, along with God’s word and every baptized believer, as crucial divine instruments for mission. Yet, nowhere does the reformer make the church the starting point or the final goal of mission, as 19th-century missiology tended to do. It is always God’s own mission that dominates Luther’s thought, and the coming of the kingdom of God represents its final culmination” (James A. Scherer, Gospel, Church, & Kingdom: Comparative Studies in World Mission Theology [Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1987], 55).

As one of the Core Values of the North American Lutheran Church is Mission Driven, it is important for us to be reminded that this is not our mission, our vision, our strategy, but it is “pre-eminently the work of the triune God—missio Dei!”

This year’s NALC Lutheran Week completes a six-year focus on the Holy Trinity, concluding now with “God the Father Creates…in His Image,” as the theme for the Braaten-Benne Theological Lectures. However, it seems appropriate to conclude this cycle with the theme, Missio Dei, as we celebrate the fact that everything we do as a mission-driven Lutheran body comes from God and His mission—that we are to go into all the world, empowered by the Holy Spirit, preaching the good news of salvation in and through Jesus Christ—to the whole creation!

Our prayer is that this year’s Mission Convocation will indeed be a mission-oriented and mission-driven gathering! While there will be necessary times dedicated to reports, actions and elections—including the election of a bishop—highlights will be the several “On Fire for Mission” sessions, focusing on domestic mission, international mission and mission related to congregational life. These will begin with brief Bible study and devotional periods, followed by presentations on the theme, with extended time for table talk, reflection, breakouts, and strategies for “taking it home!”

We are also excited to hold a Faith Formation Festival (“Everything You Want to Know About Youth & Family Ministry”) and the Gathering of the Women of the NALC (“Using Our Gifts to Serve”) earlier in the week.

The hope and prayer of all involved is that this will light a spark or fan the flame for mission, that we return home inspired and excited about missio Dei—the work and mission of God in our local congregations, in North America and throughout the whole creation!

Conference Schedule

Check the program for this year's conference and learn about the speakers and sessions in store for the church.

Get Inspired

Worship the Lord, receive the Sacrament, study the Word with the Church across North America, and take a moment to discern where God is leading you and your congregation!

Meet New Faces

We're a large and growing church, and there's plenty of people for you to get to know!

Fresh Insights

Learn practical methods of church ministry, including: technology & communications, ministry for seniors, youth & family ministry and more!

Small Groups & Breakout Sessions

In smaller groups, learn about our Life-to-Life Discipleship Initiative, Discerning a Call to Ministry, Getting Familiar with Global Workers and International Ministries, and more!

Prepare for the Future

Get a pulse on the vision of our church and hear from Bishop Dan and our leadership about where we're headed.

Have a Voice

The North American Lutheran Church is Congregationally Focused, and Convocation is a prime opportunity to have a voice in the future of the church.

The Rev. Dr. Orrey McFarland
Chair, Lutheran Theologians for the Church

By invitation only.

Mary Bates
NALC Disaster Response Coordinator
The Rev. Teresa Peters
NALC Director of Youth and Family Ministry
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Kim Isiminger
Chair, WNALC Council
The Rev. Dr. Nathan Howard Yoder
Chair, Braaten-Benne Lectures in Theology
5:30 – 7:30 PM

The Rev. Dr. Eric Riesen
President, North American Lutheran Seminary
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration

The Rev. Dr. Nathan Howard Yoder
Chair, Braaten-Benne Lectures in Theology
The Rev. Teresa Peters
NALC Director of Youth and Family Ministry
The Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Selbo
Bishop, North American Lutheran Church

This year’s Mission Convocation will indeed be a mission-oriented and mission-driven gathering! While there will be necessary times dedicated to reports, actions and elections—including the election of a bishop—highlights will be the several “On Fire for Mission” sessions, focusing on domestic mission, international mission and mission related to congregational life. These will begin with brief Bible study and devotional periods, followed by presentations on the theme, with extended time for table talk, reflection, breakouts, and strategies for “taking it home!”

The Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Selbo
Bishop, North American Lutheran Church

This year’s Mission Convocation will indeed be a mission-oriented and mission-driven gathering! While there will be necessary times dedicated to reports, actions and elections—including the election of a bishop—highlights will be the several “On Fire for Mission” sessions, focusing on domestic mission, international mission and mission related to congregational life. These will begin with brief Bible study and devotional periods, followed by presentations on the theme, with extended time for table talk, reflection, breakouts, and strategies for “taking it home!”

The Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Selbo
Bishop, North American Lutheran Church

This year’s Mission Convocation will indeed be a mission-oriented and mission-driven gathering! While there will be necessary times dedicated to reports, actions and elections—including the election of a bishop—highlights will be the several “On Fire for Mission” sessions, focusing on domestic mission, international mission and mission related to congregational life. These will begin with brief Bible study and devotional periods, followed by presentations on the theme, with extended time for table talk, reflection, breakouts, and strategies for “taking it home!”

The Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Selbo
Bishop, North American Lutheran Church

This year’s Mission Convocation will indeed be a mission-oriented and mission-driven gathering! While there will be necessary times dedicated to reports, actions and elections—including the election of a bishop—highlights will be the several “On Fire for Mission” sessions, focusing on domestic mission, international mission and mission related to congregational life. These will begin with brief Bible study and devotional periods, followed by presentations on the theme, with extended time for table talk, reflection, breakouts, and strategies for “taking it home!”

The Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Selbo
Bishop, North American Lutheran Church

This year’s Mission Convocation will indeed be a mission-oriented and mission-driven gathering! While there will be necessary times dedicated to reports, actions and elections—including the election of a bishop—highlights will be the several “On Fire for Mission” sessions, focusing on domestic mission, international mission and mission related to congregational life. These will begin with brief Bible study and devotional periods, followed by presentations on the theme, with extended time for table talk, reflection, breakouts, and strategies for “taking it home!”

The Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Selbo
Bishop, North American Lutheran Church

This year’s Mission Convocation will indeed be a mission-oriented and mission-driven gathering! While there will be necessary times dedicated to reports, actions and elections—including the election of a bishop—highlights will be the several “On Fire for Mission” sessions, focusing on domestic mission, international mission and mission related to congregational life. These will begin with brief Bible study and devotional periods, followed by presentations on the theme, with extended time for table talk, reflection, breakouts, and strategies for “taking it home!”

Please note: registration for all events can be found through the same “Register” button. 

Latest news

Read more about our latest news posts and be informed.

Mission Convocation Voting Results

FIRST BALLOT Executive Council, Clergy, Four-Year Term Results Number to be elected: 1 Number of ballots: 444 Number of votes necessary to elect:

Mission Convocation 2023 Bishop Election

Breaking News: The Rev. Dr. Daniel Selbo has been re-elected as Bishop of the North American Lutheran Church during Mission Convocation 2023!

Lutheran Week Live-Stream

Find the Lutheran Week live-stream on the NALC Facebook – no account necessary! Braaten-Benne Lectures, Day 1 Braaten-Benne Lectures, Day 2 Mission Convocation:

The Liturgies of Lutheran Week 2023

The Lutheran Church is a liturgical church. Lutherans believe that the Gospel is not only good news that Jesus has saved sinners, but

Report of the Executive Council

The following is a comprehensive report of the actions taken by the Executive Council of the North American Lutheran Church since the 2022

Getting Ready for Lutheran Week 2023

Check-In & Registration The registration table will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 8. Registration is at the North Prefunction when you first

NALC Ministry Highlights Report

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our theme for this year’s Lutheran Week,

Mission Convocation Workshops

4:30 p.m. Workshops Looking Through the Global Mission Window  The Rev. Dr. Gemechis Buba | Route 66 Sexual Slavery—Call It What It Is The

Lutheran Week Guide Now Available

Lutheran Week Guide Want to see what’s happening this year at Lutheran Week 2023? Learn about the sessions in this year’s guide! Download

Hotel Parking & Local Amenities

Parking & Ground TransportationThe Omni Hotel Oklahoma City is located at 100 Oklahoma Blvd.  If you are flying into Will Rogers World Airport

Lutheran Week Agenda & Rules of Procedure

The Lutheran Week Agenda and proposed Rules of Procedure are now available. Find them below.   Lutheran Week Agenda Rules of Procedure  

Recognition of Clergy and Congregations

Here we recognize anniversaries, ordinations, and those who have died in the Lord.

Pre-Convocation Forums – Aug. 1 @ 7 PM

Leading up to our 2023 Mission Convocation, NALC leaders will be hosting two virtual discussion forums on Tuesday, August 1, starting at 7

Speakers Announced for Braaten-Benne Lectures in Theology!

The Carl E. Braaten-Robert D. Benne Lectures in Theology have been an integral part of Lutheran Week since 2009. The event originated as

Speakers Announced for Faith Formation Festival!

The NALC Youth and Family Ministry has begun a new event series to provide resources to pastors, Christian education directors, youth leaders, Sunday

Report of the 2023 Nominating Committee

The 2023 Nominating Committee presents the candidates named below for positions to be elected at the August Mission Convocation, taking place August 9-11.

WNALC Scholarship Opportunity

The Women of the NALC (WNALC) is offering scholarships to attend the WNALC’s Annual Gathering during Lutheran Week in Oklahoma City!  Ten scholarships are

Prayers of Discernment

Understanding that congregations pray for such events in different ways, it seemed appropriate that we offer a variety of prayer resources for the

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Attendees Expected

Hotel Information

The room block at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel is now closed and the hotel is full.

If you still need accommodations for Convocation, please look into the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oklahoma City Downtown, which is at 10 SW 4th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109.

Call (405) 604-5050 to make your reservation.

Venue

Omni Oklahoma City Hotel
100 Oklahoma City Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Costs

Faith Formation Festival
Tuesday, August 8th, 8 a.m. to
Wednesday, August 9th, 12 p.m.
Cost: $120 (includes lunch on both days)

Women of the NALC Gathering
Tuesday, August 8th, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $100 (includes lunch)

Carl E. Braaten-Robert D. Benne Lectures in Theology
Tuesday, August 8th, 1 p.m. to
Wednesday, August 9th, 12 p.m.
Cost: $150 (includes Wednesday lunch and a copy of the ALPB book to be published from these lectures); $75 (Wednesday morning only)

Mission Convocation
Wednesday, August 9th, 1:30 p.m. to
Friday, August 11th, 5 p.m.
Cost: $275 (includes Thursday lunch and banquet dinner, and Friday lunch)

The registration fee includes participation in conference events, select meals, as well as the information & schedule book.

*You may also register by mail or phone using this form. Please contact [email protected] for more info.