Family Week 4

The Wellness Wheel

In a creative blend of the medical, psychological, and spiritual disciplines, this week will focus on the Lutheran Wellness Wheel, examining not just “why,” but “how” we can be well, vibrant and abundant in our daily faith walk. With God’s grace and power through our daily baptismal walk, our lives and families can better reflect an atmosphere of “love, joy and peace” – which is the fruit of the Spirit!

David Ludwig, Hickory, NC, Dean

Dr. Ludwig is a university professor, licensed therapist, associate pastor, and author of numerous articles and books, including The Power of WE (book and DVD available at www.thinkwe.com). He and his wife, Kathy, help families around the world with their exciting ways of applying faith to real life, like “Painters and Pointers,” “Freeze-dried Mood Particles,” and “Spiritual DNA.”

John Eckrich, St. Louis, MO , Lecturer

Dr. Eckrich is a Lutheran physician and the founder and executive director of Grace Place, a ministry providing health and wellness, encouragement and training to Lutheran church workers. Grace Place provides 15-20 week-long retreats yearly to pastors, teachers and their spouses, missionaries, seminarians, students and professors at our seminaries and Concordia universities,to keep them vibrant, joyful and serving with longevity.

Kevin Hildebrand, Fort Wayne, IN, Kantor – Church Music Leader

Kevin Hildebrand teaches and leads church music at Concordia Theological Seminary and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN. He is an experienced teacher of both children and adults, and enjoys helping them discover or rediscover the treasure of the church’s song, both old and new. Kevin is a widely published composer with Concordia Publishing House and MorningStar Music.