Holmen, WI | Fayetteville, NC

Brad Price is President and CEO of the Lutheran Military Support Group (LMSG), leading operations, strategy, and outreach to support Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. He is Texas Army National Guard Veteran, with a background that includes jail operations and search and rescue. Brad holds advanced training in family support and theology. He and his wife, Laura, have two sons, Ben and Will.

Working as God's Servant, an Agent of Wrath
"They are God's servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer." Romans 13:4b

The job descriptions "God's Servant" and "Agent of Wrath" do not seem to fit together as Christians. Aren't we called to live at peace with one another? Yet, that is how the Apostle Paul describes those who serve in professions who carry the sword.  In this session, we will reflect on God's establishment of the warrior and protector vocations, the complications of serving in such a role, and the comfort that God provides to us as Christian Warriors.

Yes, But I Can't Forgive Myself
How often have you heard, “Jesus has covered all your sins, you are forgiven!” and thought, “Yes, but I can’t forgive myself”? It is as if we have two separate selves, one that knows we are forgiven by Jesus, and another that feels separated by our own failure to forgive ourselves. Is there a limit to God's grace? In this session, we will look at the connection between faith, trauma, and moral injury to find peace and self-forgiveness.

With over a decade of clinical experience, Amanda Cadwell is a multi-state licensed counselor with extensive experience working with the unique needs of the military population. Amanda is known for her authentic, straightforward approach to mental health. She believes in the power of honest feedback and moves beyond theory to provide practical, real-world strategies for change.

In this workshop, Amanda combines her clinical expertise with Christ's teachings to help veterans and families navigate the complexities of anger and forgiveness. Her goal is to create a space that is compassionate yet direct, empowering attendees to let go of the past and move forward with clarity and purpose.

Jason Luebke is a Probation & Parole Agent assigned to a specialized Law Enforcement Liaison Unit with a focus on apprehension of violators and violent offenders.  With 20 years in corrections and criminal justice, Jason has a specialized focus in security threat groups and gangs and has taught and presented on them within his department and at professional conferences.   Jason is married to Melissa and they are parents to daughters McKenna and Hannah.

Appleton, WI

Phil became a volunteer Bible study leader for Institutional Ministries while he was a seminary student and then officially joined the staff as a chaplain in 1989. Most of his chaplaincy work has been with people who’ve gotten trapped in addictions and chemical abuse. That work includes holding Bible discussion groups with people who are incarcerated as well as with people who are out of prison and want to stay that way.

God is My Anger Manager
Anger can be a natural response to life experiences. Life threatening situations, betrayal of others, and situations that seem unfair can trigger anger in us. The trouble is that a person can get stuck in their anger, making a healthy or normal response unhealthy. In this session, we’ll explore what God says about anger, when it’s good and when it’s best to let him manage our anger for us.