Face to Face: Soul, Suffering, and the God Who Meets Us
Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb is currently hospitalized in Germany, so Rev. Dr. Rich Rudowske will be filling in with Dr. Chad Lakies for a cognitive and sociological exploration of the self, the soul, and the God who meets us in suffering.
In a world of hidden wounds, fragile identity, and growing isolation, the Gospel speaks face-to-face—calling us into honest conversation with God and one another. Join theologians Dr. Robert Kolb (Face to Face: Martin Luther’s View of Reality) and Dr. Chad Lakies (How the Light Shines Through: Resilient Witness in Dark Times) for a rich exploration of the self, the soul, and the God who meets us in suffering.
Together, we will engage Luther’s insights on Anfechtungen, Law and Gospel, and the consolation of Christ, alongside contemporary questions of identity, trauma, and the modern self. Come discover how the Church can cultivate compassionate community, mutual consolation, and resilient hope in a broken world.
The Texas District Theological Convocation will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Georgetown. Register today!
Interested in being an exhibitor at the Convocation? Spaces are limited. Visit the registration link to reserve a spot and contact Lisa Candido for more information.
Register Early and Save! Take advantage of our tiered registration pricing and register early for the best rates:
Early Bird (by end of day Feb. 14): $55
Regular (Feb. 15 – March 31): $70
Late (April 1–onsite): $80
Secure your place today and enjoy the lowest rate before prices go up!
Schedule:
Day 1
8:30-9:30 am Registration
9:30 am Opening Devotion, Pastor Doyle Theimer
10:00 am – Noon We Need to Talk, but Nobody Wants to
Noon: Lunch Provided
1:00 pm – 3 pm What’s Really Preventing us From Talking?
3:00 pm Break
3:15 pm – 5 pm Theological and Cultural Reflections
5:00 pm Texas District President
5:30 pm Break for Dinner (Dinner on Your Own)
Day 2
9:00 Opening Devotion, Rev. Ben Gonzales
9:30 am – 11 am What Do we Owe Each Other? Drawing on Theological Wells to Recover Face-to-Face Engagement
11:00 am Break
11:15 am – 12:15 pm Embracing the Gospel for the Sake of Our Fellowship
Departure Lunch on Your Own
Hotel Recommendations:
For your consideration, here are three hotel options located near Faith Lutheran Church in Georgetown. These are provided for reference only and are not recommendations. Please note that a special concert, Two Step Inn, is scheduled in Georgetown the weekend prior to the convocation. Hotel prices for the Sunday night closest to Faith Georgetown may be higher.
1. Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center
2. Hampton Inn & Suites Georgetown/Austin North
Refund Policy:
We understand that plans can change! If you need to cancel your registration, please do so at least 30 days before the event to receive a full refund. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days prior are not eligible for a refund, as we’ve already committed resources to the event’s success.
Thank you for your understanding and support!