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Specialized spiritual care: Bringing Christ’s love to all

LCMS Reporter·Oct 19, 2026 · 10:32 AM CT
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The 2026 LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Conference, held Sept. 24-25 at the International Center in St. Louis, brought chaplains and others in specialized care together, in person and online, for study, fellowship and prayer.

The Rev. Timothy Holzerland, a Michigan pastor who has been a fire department chaplain for 14 years, said a session on "Caring for the Vulnerable in Crisis" by Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor was "extremely helpful," as were updates on Synod resources.

Other sessions covered spiritual care for older adults, team ministry, discipleship in specialized settings, trauma care from LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, and engaging immigrant communities in disaster response.

Key points

  • Held Sept. 24-25 in St. Louis
  • Chaplaincy, trauma, aging and disaster-response sessions

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