2026 Pastors' Conference a Time to Re-Connect

Thank you to all of the attenders, speakers and volunteers at this year's Pastors' Conference. We are so grateful for the chance to gather and re-connect with those around our District!

The Monday Opening Worship was a wonderful way to begin the time together. Thank you to St. Matthew's, Rocklin for being wonderful hosts!

Thank you to those who helped shepherd the event, provide updates from the District and to Good Shepherd, Hayward for leading a wondeful worship time! Also, thank you to Rev. Dr. Leo Sanchez, who was unable to attend due to a broken leg but still hosted two sessions by zoom. Pastor Andy Jones graciously filled in for the final session.

Pastors’ wives were invited to gather during a Monday breakout session for a time of fellowship, devotion, and connection with one another. LCEF also hosted a succulent arrangement activity, giving everyone a chance to create something of their own while enjoying the time together.

Breakout sessions were available on both days for pastors on a range of topics. Thank you to our presenters Martin Noland, James Cerdenola, Steve Roma, Paul Ferguson, Jed Maschke, Brennan Deforest and Marsh Shamburger.

Rev. Ted Hartman was awarded the CNH Servus Christi award given each year at the Fall Pastors' Conference to at least one deserving candidate who is affirmed by his peers and the president of the CNH District as an exemplary model of servant

leadership. To learn more about Rev. Hartman and the criteria for the award, click here.

25 Years Rev. Alan Flynn, Rev. Scott Perry, Rev. Aleksandr von Schmidt; 30 Years Rev. Bill Chu, Rev. Gabriel Vallejo, Rev. Lloyd Willweber; 40 Years Rev. James Glaspie, Rev. Larry Gotfredson, Rev. James Larsen, Rev. Dr. David Moore, Rev. Les Self Rev. Kalvin Waetzig 55 Years Rev. Dr. Harold Draeger, Rev. Edwin Krueger; 60 Years Rev. Phillip Kohlmeyer; 65 Years Rev. Dr. Paul Janke, Rev. Dr. Walter Tietjen; 70 Years Rev. Frederick Jagow