A popular speaker and consultant, D. Michael Lindsay is the author of two books on faith and culture, both written with George Gallup: The Gallup Guide: Reality Check for Twenty-First Century Churches and Surveying the Religious Landscape. He has served for the past five years as the consultant for religion and culture to The Gallup Institute and has recently been named the National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow, exploring the realm of religion and culture, at Princeton University. 

Dr. Lindsay is recognized as one of the nation’s experts on survey research and religious commitment and how it applies for church leaders.  recent workshop link

An engaging speaker and author (featured in recent publication A Story Worth Sharing), David brings a wealth of resources to the conference... 

1. He is an international Lutheran coordinator for Natural Church Development and analysis. He will share perspectives unique to large church ministries.
2. He networks with churches and missions throughout the nation and will share new paradigms for mission in the 21st century.
3. He brings a fascinating perspective of  understanding the Lutheran Confessions through a modern mission mandate. 
4. At the recent "Transformational Leaders Conference" for Lutherans, he shared inspirational ways to work "outside the box" in contemporary ministry and outreach.

Mark and Iona Hanson are active participants throughout the conference. Bishop Hanson shares reflections and open discussion on Thursday morning.