Set up the Yapp App prior to arriving!

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Hello,

Best Practices for Ministry–Heartland is just days away! Here are a few reminders and information to help you get ready for our time together.

Did you register on someone's behalf? Please forward this email to every person you registered.

Join the Conference App

Please download the free Yapp app to join this year’s Best Practices for Ministry–Heartland conference app.

The app is where you will find:

The full conference schedule
Breakout session descriptions
Speaker information
Maps and location details
Important updates throughout the conference

To join:

Download the free Yapp app from your device’s app store.
Open Yapp and select “Add an Existing Yapp.”
Enter the Yapp ID: BPH2026
Follow the prompts to join the 2026 Best Practices for Ministry–Heartland app.

You may also join from your mobile device using this link:

Join Conference App

Arrival and Check-In

Sunday

St. Lorenz Sanctuary
1030 West Tuscola Road
Frankenmuth, MI 48734

4 - 5 pm Attendee Check-In – Sanctuary Lower Level
5 - 6 pm Opening Worship – Sanctuary
6 - 8 pm Fellowship & Refreshments – Churchgrove Park located at 324 Churchgrove Road

Monday

St. Lorenz Worship & Event Center
850 West Genesee Street
Frankenmuth, MI 48734

7:30 am Registration/Breakfast – Worship Center Lobby
8:30 am Welcome – Worship Center Auditorium
8:45 am Keynote – Auditorium
9:30 am Break
10 - 11 am Breakout Session #1
11:15 am - 12 pm Lunch A/Keynote – Auditorium
12:15 -1 pm Lunch B/Keynote – Auditorium
1:15 - 2:15 pm Breakout Session #2
2:30 - 3:30 pm Breakout Session #3
3:30 pm Free time (Sanctuary tour available)
5:30 - 8 pm Banquet – Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Crest Room, 713 South Main Street

Tuesday

8 am Breakfast – Worship Center Lobby
8:30 - 9:30 am Breakout Session #4
9:45 -10:45 am Breakout Session #5
11:15 am -12 pm Keynote – Worship Center Auditorium
12 -1 pm Closing – Worship Center Auditorium
1 pm Lunch - Worship Center Lobby

Breakout Sessions

First, we want to thank everyone participating in the conference as a breakout speaker.

Five breakout session times will be offered throughout Monday and Tuesday, with a variety of topics available during each time slot. Session details are listed in the conference app and attached to this email. We recommend printing a copy before attending, although a limited number of printed copies will also be available at the conference.

Pre-registration is not required. Each session is open to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to room capacity. Some topics will be offered during more than one breakout session.

Please refer to the conference app for any last-minute changes.

Breakout Session Guide

Safe travels on your way to Frankenmuth. We can't wait to see you soon!

Blessings,
The Best Practices for Ministry–Heartland Team
St. Lorenz Lutheran Church

Conference Information

Our mailing address is:

850 W Genesee, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 United States

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See you soon at Best Practices!