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Keynote Speaker #3

October 4, 2023 • Julie Smith

Julie Smith serves as Coordinator for Districts and Fellowships of LCMC. She is a life-long Lutheran and became a pastor in 1998. She has served congregations in Clarkfield, Bock, and Springfield (all in Minnesota). In addition, she served for several years as a Bible camp director. She is also a co-founder of St. Paul Lutheran Seminary.


Julie's main hobby is running around to whatever activities her seven nieces and nephews are involved in. She is a sports fan, and while high school football is a favorite, NBA games featuring any former Minnesota Timberwolves are a close second. Like all Minnesotans, Julie believes as many summer days as possible should

be spent at the lake, with the Twins on the radio. Please don't ask her about the Vikings.


Julie is a graduate of Luther Seminary and loves any opportunity to teach, whether that's leading silly Bible skits with first graders or giving seminary students some pointers in preaching.


She has previously served on the LCMC Board of Trustees and has worked with the Augustana and Epiphany Districts of LCMC.

Panel Discussion on LCMC 3.0

October 2, 2023 • Randy Freund, Steve Turnbull, Jon Anderson, Renae Behrends

LCMC Board of Trustees members Randy Freund, Steve Turnbull, Jon Anderson, and Renae Behrends host a keynote panel discussion on LCMC 3.0 at the 23rd Annual Gathering & Convention.

Bible Study #3

October 4, 2023 • Jody Skogen

Jody Skogen loves sharing her passion for the Lord and God’s Word with a deep desire to help others know, love, and follow Jesus and live life abundantly. Seeing lives changed and people experiencing greater freedom in Christ are among some of her greatest joys. Jody and her family live in Marion/Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Jody serves as the pastor of Oasis Church, which launched in September 2020. Over the last 25+ years, she has served on a music and relational ministry team traveling the U.S. and Australia. She has served on staff for small, medium, and large congregations, and as a church planter. Additionally, Jody serves full-time in a marketplace position as a leadership consultant and professional EOS(R) implementer. As an EOS implementer she is a coach, facilitator, and trainer for leaders and leadership teams in organizations with 5-250 employees. Organizational health is an enormous passion for Jody, whether in a marketplace setting, congregation, community, or family, and her heart is to see individuals and teams grow in greater health and strength. Jody also serves as a faculty member of Harvest Workers, teaching missional leadership and organization. Jody is looking forward to being our Bible study leader at the gathering and her hope is that you join her each day, bright and early, on the journey to dive deeply into the gift of God’s Word so that we might be strengthened together.

Bible Study #2

October 3, 2023 • Jody Skogen

Jody Skogen loves sharing her passion for the Lord and God’s Word with a deep desire to help others know, love, and follow Jesus and live life abundantly. Seeing lives changed and people experiencing greater freedom in Christ are among some of her greatest joys. Jody and her family live in Marion/Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Jody serves as the pastor of Oasis Church, which launched in September 2020. Over the last 25+ years, she has served on a music and relational ministry team traveling the U.S. and Australia. She has served on staff for small, medium, and large congregations, and as a church planter. Additionally, Jody serves full-time in a marketplace position as a leadership consultant and professional EOS(R) implementer. As an EOS implementer she is a coach, facilitator, and trainer for leaders and leadership teams in organizations with 5-250 employees. Organizational health is an enormous passion for Jody, whether in a marketplace setting, congregation, community, or family, and her heart is to see individuals and teams grow in greater health and strength. Jody also serves as a faculty member of Harvest Workers, teaching missional leadership and organization. Jody is looking forward to being our Bible study leader at the gathering and her hope is that you join her each day, bright and early, on the journey to dive deeply into the gift of God’s Word so that we might be strengthened together.