“Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” — 1 John 5:12 (ESV)

Join Us for THE WAY OF LIFE

This year, as Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—one of the nation's founding documents that recognizes there is an unalienable, God-given right to life—we will peacefully assemble for The Way of Life in Minnesota's capital city, Saint Paul. This event expands and extends the efforts of two previous convocations, Speaking Up for Life in Minnesota (2024) and Moving from Death to Life (2025).

Featuring distinguished speakers and leaders in the pro-life movement, the goal of The Way of Life is to educate and also form Christian people into more deeply faithful Americans who are readily equipped to hold firm to the Word of God and actively participate in God's mission which overcomes death and brings life to the world.

Event Venue:

DoubleTree by Hilton, 411 Minnesota St., St. Paul, MN 55101
 

Event Speakers:

Terry Beatley
Hosea Initiative President and Founder

Allan C. Carlson, PhD
Author and Founder of World Congress of Families

Rebecca Delahunt
Minnesota Family Council Director of Public Policy

Most Rev. Bernard A. Hebda
Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Allan E. Parker, Jr., Esq.
The Justice Foundation President and Right to Life Expert

Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz
Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty Executive Director

Rev. Dr. Lucas V. Woodford 
LCMS Minnesota South District President


Speaker Biographies Available Soon!

Pro-Life Organizations Represented:

40 Days for Life

Hosea Initiative

LCMS Life Ministry

Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty

Lutherans for Life

Minnesota Family Council & Institute

Nehemiah Alliance

New Life Family Services

Pro-Life Action Ministries

Rich in Mercy

The Justice Foundation

The White Rose Resistance

 

Event Agenda                     [Download the Agenda]      

Friday, Sept. 11

   3:00–5:00 p.m.    Intercessory Prayer with Pastors      (Offsite Event: Service at Planned Parenthood) 
Busing Provided—Bus Departs Hotel at 3 p.m., Returns 5 p.m.         Register Online for Free Transportation
   6:00 p.m.    Registration/Pro-Life Resource Fair Opens        (Location: DoubleTree—Grand Atrium)
   6:45 p.m.    Welcome and Opening Remarks
   7:00 p.m.    "The Intersection of Church and State: Dynamic Differentiation"     Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz
   8:00 p.m.    "Leading the Way: The Christian Call to Restore a Culture of Life"
Conversation with Archbishop Hebda and President Woodford, moderated by Dr. Allan Carlson
   9:00 p.m.    Evening Prayer
Presiding Minister: Rev. Jesse Krusemark, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Waltham
Cantor: Dr. David L. Mennicke, Director of Music and Choir Ministries, Cross View Lutheran Church, Edina

Saturday, Sept. 12

   8:00 a.m.    Registration/Pro-Life Resource Fair Opens            (Location: DoubleTree—Grand Atrium)
   9:00 a.m.    Morning Prayer and Welcome
Presiding Minister: Rev. Jesse Krusemark, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Waltham
Cantor: Dr. David L. Mennicke, Director of Music and Choir Ministries, Cross View Lutheran Church, Edina
   9:15 a.m.    "The Way of Mercy: The Odyssey of America's Abortion King"    Terry Beatley
   10:15 a.m.    Question & Answer
   10:30 a.m.    Break
   10:45 a.m.    "The Way of Justice for All: Roe v. Wade and Beyond"     Allan E. Parker, Jr., Esq.
   Noon–1:00 p.m.    Lunch Buffet and Pro-Life Resource Fair       (Location: DoubleTree—Grand Atrium)
   1:00 p.m.     “America In the Family Way...1776...And Today?”      Allan C. Carlson, PhD
   2:00 p.m.     "Promoting Life and Family at the Minnesota State Capitol"       Rebecca Delahunt
   2:20p.m.    "The Way Forward" Speaker Panel Discussion
Speakers include Terry Beatley, Allan E. Parker, Jr. Esq., and Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz
   3:15 p.m.    Closing Service with Preaching and Prayers of Repentance
Presiding Minister: Rev. Jesse Krusemark, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Waltham
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lucas V. Woodford, LCMS Minnesota South District President
   4:00 p.m.    Depart in the Peace of Christ

Event Registration

Registration Fee: $50 (Standard) or $25 (Student Rate) with Optional $10 Saturday Breakfast

Registration covers all speakers and lunch buffet on Saturday.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, Sept. 3

Lodging

  • DoubleTree by Hilton—411 Minnesota St., Saint Paul, MN 55101
    • Discounted group rate: $109 (plus tax) per night for 1 or 2-night stays on Sept. 11–13, 2026
    • Reserve room online or call 651-291-8800 (group code: 93A) Reservation Cut-Off: Aug. 20, 2026

Parking

  • Town Square Parking Ramp—405 Minnesota Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101 (Connects to Hotel/Event Venue)

Pastor Training: A Preview of Terry Beatley's Message

In this video, Terry Beatley introduces a man once widely known but now forgotten, the late Dr. Bernard Nathanson. She explains his significant role in the legalization of abortion in the U.S. and his path to repentance and finally receiving God's forgiveness.

Promotional Media

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"Let your light shine before others"  — Matt. 5:16 (ESV)

 


OFFER SUPPORT FOR 
"THE WAY OF LIFE"

We thank God for our sponsors! Through a generous outpouring of support from the Minnesota South District's Go First! Initiative Outreach Grant, Lutherans for Life, and numerous valued donors, we are able to hold this event where we speak up for life, teach about the sanctity of human life, and care for people in body and soul.

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