Join Us for our 2023 Spiritual Retreat for Christian Warriors
Warriors who serve in combat zones are impacted by their service. Some return with PTSD, others return with other symptoms of trauma, but all are changed. For some, these changes are not realized for years to come.
You are not alone but Satan wants you to think that you are. There are Christian Warriors like you who understand. Combat changed us too. This retreat is specifically designed for the Combat Veterans in our congregations. Build camaraderie with fellow believers and Veterans while engaging in subjects related to the challenges of returning home a different person.
This year's event will be held June 1-4, 2023 at Ft. Worden, Washington.Registration fee:
$25 early bird through April 10, 2023
$30 thru April 30, 2023.
Financial assistance for travel will be available.
Disclaimer - Lutheran Military Support Group is an affiliated ministry of WELS and ELS synods and holds to the Christian doctrine professed by both synods, including those related to fellowship and member communion. Should a WELS/ELS Veteran want to attend our Retreat with a Veteran outside the fellowship of WELS/ELS, they are welcome to attend. We ask that the Member discuss doctrinal concerns with their local WELS/ELS pastor prior to attending our Retreat.
$25 early bird through April 10, 2023
$30 thru April 30, 2023.
Financial assistance for travel will be available.
Disclaimer - Lutheran Military Support Group is an affiliated ministry of WELS and ELS synods and holds to the Christian doctrine professed by both synods, including those related to fellowship and member communion. Should a WELS/ELS Veteran want to attend our Retreat with a Veteran outside the fellowship of WELS/ELS, they are welcome to attend. We ask that the Member discuss doctrinal concerns with their local WELS/ELS pastor prior to attending our Retreat.
If you have any questions about the retreat, please contact us at info@lutheranmilitary.org
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Spiritual Retreat Speakers
Jason Hacker
Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church
Pastor Hacker engaged in military ministry for over ten years. He served as civilian chaplain and WELS Military Contact Pastor for the United States Coast Guard, and the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard. Pastor Hacker has collaborated closely with unit chaplains and commands to facilitate spiritual support for service members and to better understand military culture.
Pastor Hacker engaged in military ministry for over ten years. He served as civilian chaplain and WELS Military Contact Pastor for the United States Coast Guard, and the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard. Pastor Hacker has collaborated closely with unit chaplains and commands to facilitate spiritual support for service members and to better understand military culture.
Roger Emmons
Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church
Pastor Emmons is a US Army Veteran with 30 years of experience, with deployments to Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Iraq. He served in the Minnesota National Guard and on Active Duty before retiring as an Infantry First Sergeant in 2014. Pastor Emmons was ordained in 2021 and serves in Oregon.
Pastor Emmons is a US Army Veteran with 30 years of experience, with deployments to Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Iraq. He served in the Minnesota National Guard and on Active Duty before retiring as an Infantry First Sergeant in 2014. Pastor Emmons was ordained in 2021 and serves in Oregon.
Megan McMahon
Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, Footnotes Counseling Services
Megan is a Christian therapist who specializes in trauma recovery and sexual abuse issues. She is currently pursuing her full license as a marriage and family therapist. Megan is a combat Veteran, serving as an MP in the US Army.
Megan is a Christian therapist who specializes in trauma recovery and sexual abuse issues. She is currently pursuing her full license as a marriage and family therapist. Megan is a combat Veteran, serving as an MP in the US Army.
Brad Price
President/CEO - Lutheran Military Support Group
Brad is a Texas Army National Guard Veteran with a deployment to Iraq in 2005 as a Cavalry Scout. He enjoys providing support to our Christian Warriors, their families, and pastors as LMSG’s executive leader.
Brad is a Texas Army National Guard Veteran with a deployment to Iraq in 2005 as a Cavalry Scout. He enjoys providing support to our Christian Warriors, their families, and pastors as LMSG’s executive leader.
“The ‘by name’ communion and forgiveness of sins was very moving and meaningful.”
“I for once in over 12 years have felt actually for real, forgiveness. I have been carrying around guilt, shame and unforgiveness for so long that I just couldn’t take it anymore. It was either drink myself to death or feel Jesus letting me know deep in my soul that I am truly Forgiven!”
More about our Spiritual Retreats
The founders of LMSG were aware of the vital need for post-traumatic stress awareness, suicide prevention, and education on spiritual wounds that accompany combat experience for the Christian Warriors in our congregations. A recent Veterans Affairs study showed that an average of 17 Veterans take their lives each day. This study also indicated that between 10 and 29% of Veterans, depending on service era, will experience post-traumatic stress at some point in their lives. We developed our Spiritual Retreats in response to this need.
Our retreats are grounded in Lutheran doctrine and include workshops, devotions, and worship services. Workshops are led by WELS and ELS pastors, mental health professionals, and peer support individuals who have served in the military themselves or supported Military families in their professional lives. Our retreats are offered at no cost to attendees.
Save the Date
A recent study showed that military jobs have the highest rate of divorce among all other professions. Deployments can change the dynamics between couples even after everyone is home. This retreat is intended to provide resources to couples impacted by the effects of combat deployments.
Our Spiritual Retreat for Military Couples will be held October 26-29, 2023, at Camp Shiloh, Texas.
Registration will open in Summer of 2023.
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Registration will open in Summer of 2023.
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