2025 Conference
The 2025 Issues, Etc.
“Making the Case” Conference
Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, 2025
at Concordia University Chicago
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Featuring:
Scott Jennings
of CNN
Making the Case for an Alternative Voice in the Mainstream Media
Dr. Carl Trueman
of Grove City College
Making the Case against Expressive Individualism
Mark and Mollie Hemingway
of the Federalist and RealClearInvestigations
Question and Answer
Dr. Thomas Egger
President of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis
Making the Case for the Historicity of the Genesis Creation Account
Dr. Jon Bruss
President of Concordia Theological Seminary- Fort Wayne
Making the Case for the Lutheran Confessions
Pr. Hans Fiene
Lutheran Satire
Making the Case for Christ for You
Pr. Will Weedon
The Word of the Lord Endures Forever
Making the Case for the Lutheran Confessions
The conference begins with a live broadcast of Issues, Etc. at 3:00 pm on Friday,
and ends at 4:00 pm on Saturday, with the Divine Service at 6:00 pm.
There will be a singles social Friday evening after Vespers.
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Cancellations received on or before June 30 will be refunded 75%.
Cancellations received after June 30 will not be refunded.
Only cancellations via email or mail will be honored.
Send email to lynn@issuesetc.org or mail to P.O. Box 83, Collinsville, IL 62234
Conference Schedule
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
3:00 pm – LIVE Broadcast, Mark & Mollie Hemingway
5:00 pm – Dinner (Mollie Hemingway book signing)
6:30 pm – Making the Case for the Lutheran Confessions, Dr. Jon Bruss
7:35 pm – Making the Case for the Biblical Account of Creation, Dr. Tom Egger
8:45 pm – Q & A with Dr. Jon Bruss & Dr. Tom Egger
9:15 pm – Compline: Prayer at the Close of Day
9:45 pm – Singles Event
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
9:00 am – Matins: Morning Prayer
9:30 am – Making the Case for an Alternative Voice in the Mainstream Media, Scott Jennings
10:35 am – Making the Case against Progressive Individualism, Dr. Carl Trueman
11:40 am – Q & A with Scott Jennings
Noon – Lunch (Carl Trueman book signing)
1:30 pm – Hymn Sing
2:45 pm – Q & A with Dr. Carl Trueman
3:25 pm – Making the Case for Jesus for You, Pastor Hans Fiene
4:40 pm – Q & A with Pastor Hans Fiene
5:00 pm – Dinner
6:15 pm – Divine Service
Lodging
Lodging in a CUC dormitory room is available.
Single $60
Double $85
Early Bird Special-Continental breakfast and lunch
on Friday, July 18 for $14.00/person
Hot breakfast, Saturday, July 19 for $8.95/person
For general hotel information, click HERE.