2026 Featured Speakers
Bible Study Leader: Professor Amy Hubach
Amy is the Associate Director of the DCE Program at Concordia University, Nebraska. She loves to look into the depth of God’s Word and help lead people to a deeper relationship with Christ through personal Bible study and speaking events. She has led mission trips to Mexico, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Peru, Hong Kong, Neah Bay, Washington, and Bigfork, Montana. Amy graduated from Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska, with a degree in Theology, Northwest Nazarene University with a degree in Clinical Counseling, and she is currently working on her doctorate at Gonzaga University in Leadership Studies. Amy lives in Seward, Nebraska, with her husband, Riley, and dog Weezer. They have three daughters: Marlee, Ella, and Maya.
Amy is the Associate Director of the DCE Program at Concordia University, Nebraska. She loves to look into the depth of God’s Word and help lead people to a deeper relationship with Christ through personal Bible study and speaking events. She has led mission trips to Mexico, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Peru, Hong Kong, Neah Bay, Washington, and Bigfork, Montana. Amy graduated from Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska, with a degree in Theology, Northwest Nazarene University with a degree in Clinical Counseling, and she is currently working on her doctorate at Gonzaga University in Leadership Studies. Amy lives in Seward, Nebraska, with her husband, Riley, and dog Weezer. They have three daughters: Marlee, Ella, and Maya.
Keynote Speaker: Jan Wendorf, Past LWML President
Jan is a dearly loved and forgiven daughter of the King of the Universe. She has been a member of three LWML districts: Ohio, South Wisconsin, and currently North Wisconsin. Jan was the 16th LWML president (2007-2011) and traveled extensively as a speaker for LWML. She served as secretary of the Board of Directors of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League/Lutheran Hour Ministries, on the boards of Lutheran Bible Translators, Lutheran Deaf Mission Society, and the Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin, and as an ambassador for Lutheran World Relief.
Janice graduated from Concordia University Chicago and worked as a teacher and coach in Lutheran high schools in St. Louis, Missouri, and Fort Wayne, Indiana. She has been active in her local congregations, as an administrator and women’s Bible study leader. Jan is married to the Rev. Kenton Wendorf. They have been blessed with three children and twelve grandchildren. In their retirement they are grateful to live in the same development as their daughter and son-in-law, assisting with caring for their children.
Jan is a dearly loved and forgiven daughter of the King of the Universe. She has been a member of three LWML districts: Ohio, South Wisconsin, and currently North Wisconsin. Jan was the 16th LWML president (2007-2011) and traveled extensively as a speaker for LWML. She served as secretary of the Board of Directors of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League/Lutheran Hour Ministries, on the boards of Lutheran Bible Translators, Lutheran Deaf Mission Society, and the Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin, and as an ambassador for Lutheran World Relief.
Janice graduated from Concordia University Chicago and worked as a teacher and coach in Lutheran high schools in St. Louis, Missouri, and Fort Wayne, Indiana. She has been active in her local congregations, as an administrator and women’s Bible study leader. Jan is married to the Rev. Kenton Wendorf. They have been blessed with three children and twelve grandchildren. In their retirement they are grateful to live in the same development as their daughter and son-in-law, assisting with caring for their children.
Rev. Dr. Michael T. Von Behren, LCMS NW District President
Dr. Michael began his service as NOW District President on May 1, 2024. Prior to that, he served as pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Spokane, Washington, for 19 years (2005-2024); he also served as a vicar at Holy Cross while a student at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Mike studied servant-leadership at the graduate level earning a Ph.D. from Gonzaga University in the School of Leadership Studies. Mike’s Ph.D. research also focused on non-profit founding in intercultural settings. Mike has a passion in ministry for proclaiming God's Word, for new ministry starts, and for connecting interculturally. He is eager to help people deepen their faith through the study of Scripture and to grow in their service and leadership on behalf of Christ. Mike and his wife Jennifer have two beautiful adult daughters. Together Mike and Jennifer enjoy cool nights camping, steep trails, baseball in any form, Minnesota football, movie nights, and most especially time with family.
Dr. Michael began his service as NOW District President on May 1, 2024. Prior to that, he served as pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Spokane, Washington, for 19 years (2005-2024); he also served as a vicar at Holy Cross while a student at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Mike studied servant-leadership at the graduate level earning a Ph.D. from Gonzaga University in the School of Leadership Studies. Mike’s Ph.D. research also focused on non-profit founding in intercultural settings. Mike has a passion in ministry for proclaiming God's Word, for new ministry starts, and for connecting interculturally. He is eager to help people deepen their faith through the study of Scripture and to grow in their service and leadership on behalf of Christ. Mike and his wife Jennifer have two beautiful adult daughters. Together Mike and Jennifer enjoy cool nights camping, steep trails, baseball in any form, Minnesota football, movie nights, and most especially time with family.
Anne Hartman, LWML VP of Gospel Outreach
Anne became involved with the LWML when a dear friend invited her to a district convention. She served as a Young Women Representative (YWR) to the 2003 Lutheran Women in Mission Oklahoma City Convention and has been an active Lutheran Women in Mission for over 20 years. Since Anne’s congregation does not have an LWML group she is an individual member.
Anne has served on many national and district committees and served as the Host Committee Chair for the 2023 Lutheran Women in Mission Milwaukee Convention. She currently serves as LWML Vice President of Gospel Outreach.
Anne has been involved with Camp Luther, Wisconsin for over 40 years in many distinct roles. She started as a camp counselor and met her husband Mike at Camp Luther. She has served on the board and as Capital Campaign Committee Chair.
Anne and her husband, Mike, have been married for 30 years and have three grown children. Mike is an emergency room physician and Anne was a stay-at-home mom and “career volunteer” while her children were growing up.
Past Presidents Jan Wendorf and Linda Reiser have been wonderful encouragers and mentors for Anne. Her vision for the LWML is that we continue to be an organization that encourages all women in the church to be in His Word, serve Him, and spread the Gospel. She prays that LWML continues to embrace women of all ages and cultures, equipping them to use their gifts and talents to serve the Lord.
Anne’s favorite Bible verse is Psalm 16:11, You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Anne became involved with the LWML when a dear friend invited her to a district convention. She served as a Young Women Representative (YWR) to the 2003 Lutheran Women in Mission Oklahoma City Convention and has been an active Lutheran Women in Mission for over 20 years. Since Anne’s congregation does not have an LWML group she is an individual member.
Anne has served on many national and district committees and served as the Host Committee Chair for the 2023 Lutheran Women in Mission Milwaukee Convention. She currently serves as LWML Vice President of Gospel Outreach.
Anne has been involved with Camp Luther, Wisconsin for over 40 years in many distinct roles. She started as a camp counselor and met her husband Mike at Camp Luther. She has served on the board and as Capital Campaign Committee Chair.
Anne and her husband, Mike, have been married for 30 years and have three grown children. Mike is an emergency room physician and Anne was a stay-at-home mom and “career volunteer” while her children were growing up.
Past Presidents Jan Wendorf and Linda Reiser have been wonderful encouragers and mentors for Anne. Her vision for the LWML is that we continue to be an organization that encourages all women in the church to be in His Word, serve Him, and spread the Gospel. She prays that LWML continues to embrace women of all ages and cultures, equipping them to use their gifts and talents to serve the Lord.
Anne’s favorite Bible verse is Psalm 16:11, You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
