2024 Biennial Convention

Save the Date

June 8-11, 2024

Fergus Falls, MN  |  Various Locations

Join us as delegates or as guests to celebrate what God has been doing through the Church of the Lutheran Brethren and anticipate what he will do as we faithfully follow his lead into the future.

Partner in Mission

The theme for our 2024 convention is “Partner in Mission.” Why? Continuing to build on the CLB’s Disciple-Making Church vision, we want to dig into one of the four senior objectives during the 2024 convention. “Call to Follow” was covered by the last convention, as it is the foundation, as well as the launch pad, to accomplish our other objectives. Part of the DNA of the CLB is partnership. In order to effectively “Unleash” and “Multiply,” partnership is necessary. Whether we are partnering as individuals to accomplish a ministry in a local congregation, partnering as multiple congregations supporting a church plant, or partnering as an entire family of churches reaching the unreached people of Taiwan, partnership is necessary.

Partnership is also the way God decided to do things: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations... And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matt. 18b,20b).  God, though omnipotent, omniscient, and the creator of all things, has chosen to partner with us to accomplish his mission. He is with us always, as we are sent out together to make disciples of all nations.

So, let’s Partner in Mission as a Disciple-Making Church!

Worship Speakers & Themes

Saturday Evening 

President Paul Larson

"Partner in the Gospel" / Philippians 1:1-5
Bethel Lutheran Church

Sunday Morning

Rev. Alan Johnson

"Partner in Confidence" / Philippians 1:6
Good Shepherd Church

Monday Morning

Dr. Eugene Boe

"Partner in the Cross" / Philippians 1:7-8
Bethel Lutheran Church

Monday Evening

Rev. Mike Edwards

"Partner in Mission" / Philippians 1:7,9-11
Bethel Lutheran Church

Convention Days

Day of Equipping - SATURDAY, JUNE 8

This day is set aside for continuing education and our Women's Ministries Convention.

Day of Community - SUNDAY, JUNE 9

Sunday starts with worship with Good Shepherd Lutheran Brethren Church, followed by a free lunch at Bethel Lutheran Church, including activities and games for all ages.

Day of Ownership - MONDAY, JUNE 10

Monday includes convention business, including the Statement on Human Persons and Sexuality. Two blocks of breakout workshops will including seminars related to the convention theme of Partnership and more. The day also includes morning and evening worship services.

Day of Resolve - TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Tuesday includes the final business session and reports, and closes with a devotional and communion service. The convention usually adjourns around 1:00 pm.

Day of Equipping - SATURDAY, JUNE 8

This day is set aside for continuing education and our Women's Ministries Convention.

Day of Equipping Schedule:

7:30-8:30 - Delegate Registration & WMCLB Registration
8:30-9:15 - BC24 Opening Business Session CLB & WMCLB Delegates
9:30 - Session One
10:30 - Break
10:50 - Session Two
11:50-1:30 - Lunch (on your own)
1:30 - Session Three
2:30 - Break
3:00 - Session Four
4:00 - Dinner (on your own)
6:30 - Pre-Service Prayer
7:00 - Worship: "Partner in the Gospel"

Topics:

  • Overcoming Fears, resistance and the 'Uncomfort Zones' of Your People
  • Disciple Making - What Your People Need from Their Leaders

Rev. Greg Finke

Topics:

  • Understanding and Reaching Generation Z
  • Chasing Love
  • Engaging the LGBTQ Conversation
  • The Worldview Behind Transgenderism

Dr. Sean McDowell

2024 WMCLB Convention

Saturday, June 8th @ Bethel Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, MN

Day of Community - SUNDAY, JUNE 9

Sunday starts with worship with Good Shepherd Lutheran Brethren Church, followed by a free lunch at Bethel Lutheran Church, including activities and games for all ages.

Day of Community Schedule:

9:30 - Pre-Service Prayer
10:00 - Worship @ Good Shepherd - "Partner in Confidence"
11:30-12:30 - Lunch Served @ HLA Football Field
12:30-4:00 - Activities, Kubb Tournament (sign up below), Ministry Fair and Food @ Bethel & HLA
4:00 - Dinner on your own
6:30 - "Partner in Disciple Making" LB International Presidents Conversation
8:00 - Dessert Reception

Kubb Tournament

The Kubb Tournament is for everyone! Convention delegates can sign up for the Kubb Tournament as they register as a delegate. If you are joining us for the Day of Community (Sunday, June 9) and you are not a convention delegate, click on the button to sign up for the tournament.

Day of Ownership - MONDAY, JUNE 10

Monday includes convention business, including the Statement on Human Persons and Sexuality. Two blocks of breakout workshops will including seminars related to the convention theme of Partnership and more. The day also includes morning and evening worship services.

Day of Ownership Schedule:

7:30 - Delegate Registration
7:30 - Coffee & Community
8:30 - Business Session
10:00 - Break
10:15 - Worship: “Partner in the Cross”
11:15 - CLB Mission Team – Panel Discussion
12:00 - 1:15 - Lunch (on your own)
*Pension Luncheon
*Pastor’s Wives Lunch

1:30 - Convention Committees
2:45 - Seminar
3:45 - Break
4:00 - Seminar
5:00 - Dinner (on your own)
6:30 - Pre-Service Prayer
7:00 - Worship: “Partner in Mission”  
8:00 - Reception
Details on Workshops and Sessions coming soon

Statement on Human Persons and Sexuality

One item of business is presenting for approval the “Statement on Human Persons and Sexuality,” a draft of which was presented and discussed at the 2022 Biennial Convention. The final paper that will be brought before this convention was refined by feedback from that 2022 discussion, along with feedback from the Fall Conference at Lutheran Brethren Seminary and private conversations with key individuals.

Day of Resolve - TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Tuesday includes the final business session and reports, and closes with a devotional and communion service. The convention usually adjourns around 1:00 pm.

Day of Resolve Schedule:

7:00 – 8:00 - LB Homes Convention (Breakfast)
7:30 - Coffee & Community
8:30 - Business Session
10:15 - Break
10:30 - Business Session
12:00 -12:45 - President’s Devotional & Lord’s Supper

We are a Disciple-Making Church