In Service to the Gospel through Word and Music

For Pastors and Musicians

 

September 25-27^th, 2025

St. Paul Lutheran Church

3501 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705

 

St. Paul’s “In Service to the Gospel” Conference is an opportunity to rejoice in the Lord’s grace and mercy with others who do the same thing you do! The conference begins at 2pm on Thursday the 25^th and ends at 12pm on Saturday the 27^th. There will be specific offerings for both pastors and musicians, including daily office services, split and general sessions, and Q&A. Friday will also include a Psalm-sing in the afternoon, and a hymn festival, “St. Michael and All Angels”, in the evening. Fellowship and food are guaranteed!

Registration now open – click here to register and pay

Conference cost:

• Early-bird registration from Aug 11-31st: $125/person
• Standard registration: $150/person
• Group rate for three or more from the same congregation: $350 total

Food included: Three full meals (Thu dinner, Fri lunch & dinner), light morning supplements, daily snacks, Thu & Fri receptions

Hotel list (no block room rate) : Pastor – Musician Conference 2025.pdf

 

Featured Presenters

Mr. Matthew Machemer

 

Associate Kantor – Concordia Theological Seminary – Fort Wayne, IN

 

Mr. Miguel Ruiz

Director of Parish Music – Messiah Lutheran Church – Keller, TX

 Music Teacher – Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy

 

Rev. Nathan Sherrill

Senior Pastor – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Council Bluffs, IA

Executive Director of “David’s Harp: A Center for Musical Development”

 

Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller

Senior Pastor – St. Paul Lutheran Church & Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church, Austin TX

 

 

Schedule

THURSDAY

12:00p Registration

2:00p Welcome – Opening Devotion

2:30p PLENARY – Rev Nathan Sherrill – Yes, We Can

3:45p Break

• 4:00p – SESSION 1
  • MUSICIANS – Kantor Matthew Machemer – Organ & Piano resources
  • PASTORS – Rev Bryan Wolfmueller – In the Gutter

5:00p Break

• 5:10p – SESSION 2
  • MUSICIANS – Rev. Nathan Sherill – Practical Considerations from Plenary Address
  • PASTORS – Wolfmueller – In the Clouds

6:15p Evening Meal at St. Paul

7:00p GENERAL SESSION 1 – Mr. Benjamin Kolodziej – Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music

8:10p Evening Prayer – Vicar Owen Dawson, preacher

8:30p Reception

 

FRIDAY

8:30a Matins – Rev Nathan Sherrill, preacher

9:00a Coffee & Kolaches

9:45a PLENARY – Learning Lutheran Music in a Lutheran Way – Kantor Miguel Ruiz

11:00a Break

• 11:15a – SESSION 3
  • MUSICIANS – Kantor Stephen Hernandez – Small Parish Choral Music Resources
  • PASTORS – Wolfmueller – In the Temple

12:30p Lunch at St. Paul

1:45p GENERAL SESSION 2 – Psalm Sing

3:00p Break

• 3:30p – SESSION 4
  • MUSICIANS – Q&A (submitted questions)
  • PASTORS – Wolfmueller – In the River

4:30p Break

• 4:45p – SESSION 5
  • MUSICIANS – Kantor Miguel Ruiz – Practical Application/Outcomes from Plenary Address
  • PASTORS – Wolfmueller – In the (Open) Grave

6:00p Evening Meal at St. Paul

7:00p Hymn Festival – St. Michael and All Angels – Kantor Matthew Machemer, organist; Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, preacher

8:00p Reception

 

SATURDAY

9:00a Morning Prayer – Rev. Ross Davis, preacher

9:30a Breakfast Tacos

10:15a GENERAL SESSION 3 –Q&A Roundtable with presenters and attendees

11:30a Itinerarium – Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, leader

12:00p Lunch at Jason’s Deli (not part of registration fee) for those who can stay