2026 September — Register today for the Good Shepherd Institute Conference

Register today for the Good Shepherd Institute Conference

November 8–10, 2026

The annual Good Shepherd Institute Conference at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), is November 8–10. This year’s theme, “Our Living Heritage,” remembers the forebears of previous generations, giving thanks for and learning from those who continue to inform the church and her practice.

Each night of GSI features a music event in Kramer Chapel that is free and open to the public. We invite you to attend each event and join us in remembering significant figures in the history of LCMS church music.

GSI Organ Recital
Sunday, November 8, at 4:30 p.m. ET
Dr. Kola Owolabi—The University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana

Choral Vespers
Sunday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. ET
Bach Cantata 137, “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Seminary Schola Cantorum
Kantor Kevin Hildebrand and Mr. Jonathan Busarow, directors

Hymn Festival
Monday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET
Celebrating the Hymns of Paul Gerhardt (on the 350th anniversary of his death) and Others
Seminary Kantorei
Kantor Kevin Hildebrand, director
Mr. Jacob Weber, organist

Please share these events with anyone who may be interested.

Plenary presentations and sectionals will be held on campus and will address the conference theme. To register for the Good Shepherd Institute Conference, visit ctsfw.edu/gsi.

Want to spend more time delving into Lutheran theology and worship at the Seminary? Join us for Luther Hostel November 4–6. For more information, visit ctsfw.edu/luther-hostel.