ELCA Larger Church Conference

May 5-8, 2025

2025 Conference Details

2025 Presenter - Wes Granberg-Michaelson
2025 Presenter - Wes Granberg-Michaelson

Rev. Wesley Granberg-Michaelson is a global ecumenical leader whose work has highlighted the intersection of faith with public life.

He was legislative assistant to Senator Mark O. Hatfield, Director of Church and Society for the World Council of Churches, and served for 17 years as General Secretary of the Reformed Church in America.

He chairs the board of Sojourners, an advocacy ministry linking faith and social justice. He also serves on the boards of Church Innovations Institute and the Global Christian Forum.

2025 Location - Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza
2025 Location - Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza

Located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, our historic hotel is housed in a 350-year-old hacienda. We’re a five-minute walk from Santa Fe Plaza, the Georgia O’Keefe Museum, and the New Mexico Museum of Art. Featuring traditional Southwest décor and details throughout, there’s even a kiva fireplace next to our outdoor pool and hot tub.

Register for the 2025 Conference Today!

Use the links below to pay for registration and reserve your room.

The Larger Church Conference...is for you!

This is a group led by pastors and serving pastors. We are committed to:
- Encouraging Connections
- Practical Resourcing
- Nurturing Vitality, &
- Spirit-Led Innovation

Each year, we meet for an annual conference beginning the Monday after the first Sunday in May! If you are a pastor who leads a larger Lutheran congregation, this event is for you!

Thank You To Our 2024 Conference Sponsors

Thrivent Financial
Portico Benefit Services
Lutheran World Relief
GSB Fundraising
Mission Investment Fund
Elias Tours
ELCA Foundation
Global Refuge (formerly LIRS)
Global Health Ministries
ELCA World Hunger