Open Arms Conference

Glenview Immanuel
Our conferences are for you if:
  • Your District needs to establish an LCMS presence in the new communities developing around your metropolitan areas;
  • You are planting a church and need help securing a site;
  • Your congregation is exploring ways to connect with the unchurched in your community;
  • You are engaged in Christian early childhood ministry and want to learn about the Open Arms concept;
  • Your congregation is hoping to establish a satellite ministry as an outreach to a neighboring community;
  • Your congregation is considering relocation.

August 20-22, 2009 | Raleigh, North Carolina
The conference begins with dinner at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 20. We will close at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 22.

Our Host
Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Open Arms Center, Clayton, North Carolina. Rev. Bill Beyer is the pastor, and Wendy Neuschafer is the Open Arms director.

Specific information on hotel arrangements to be announced.

Our Conferences Offer:

Experienced speakers on church planting and Gospel outreach through childcare, covering topics such as:

  • What is quality early childhood education? What are the keys to success with this tool for outreach?
  • Church planting with childcare development – How To & Why?
  • Making childcare development ministry a powerful connection with your community.
  • Important considerations about site and facilities.
  • Business planning, feasibility studies, and loan application with the Lutheran Church Extension Fund.