2017 Annual Conference

June 22-24, 2017

Maritime Conference Center
Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Additional Information

The National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors (NALIP) Annual Conference will begin at 1:00 PM on Thursday June 22 and conclude by noon on Saturday June 24, 2017. The conference follows the annual Interim Ministry Network (IMN) conference meeting throughout the week.

NALIP is made up of two associations: The Interim Ministry Association of the ELCA (IMA- ELCA) and the Interim Ministry Conference of the LCMS (IMC-LCMS). The Annual Conference brings together Lutherans who work with congregations in transition - pastors, laity, judicatory representatives and other interested persons. Current members of a member association can register for the NALIP conference at a discounted rate. Association membership dues may be paid with your conference registration fee to qualify for the discount if you have not already submitted the 2017 membership fee.

Conference Registration Fees

Registration fees include all break refreshments, lunch on Friday and conference materials.

Additional training materials by Ted Kober will be available for purchase at the conference.

Current members of the Interim Ministry Conference (LCMS) and the Interim Ministry Association (ELCA) can register at the discounted member rate.

Registering:	Member of IMA or IMC	Non-Member
Now until January 31, 2017	$275	$350
February 1 - April 30, 2017	$285	$360
May 1 - 22, 2017	$305	$380
After May 22, 2017	$325	$400

Spouse registration if attending sessions or luncheon $90

Continuing Education Credit (CEU)

All registered participants who pay the additional fee of $10 may apply for continuing education credit available from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Application forms will be at the conference. Please include the $10 processing fee with your registration fees.

Association Dues

Annual association dues for both the LCMS Interim Ministry Conference (LCMS- IMC) and the Interim Ministry Association of the ELCA (IMA- ELCA) may be included with the conference registration form and fees. NALIP will forward the dues to the respective association treasurers. If you are current in your association membership you may register at the reduced member rate. If you are unsure of your member status please contact your respective association.

Dues for 2017

• IMA-ELCA Individual $60
• IMA-ELCA Synod Staff $100
• IMC-LCMS Individual $70
• IMC-LCMS District Office $300

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations before May 15 will be charged a $25 cancellation fee. After May 15 the cancellation fee is $75. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after May 31 or for early departure from the conference. NALIP incurs costs for the conference based on guaranteed enrollment numbers provided to the hotel more than 30 days prior to the conference.

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Hotel Reservations

Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel:
Please make your reservation by phone or click here: https://book.b4checkin.com/chameleon/mccbwi/rlp/Interim_Ministry

Maritime Conference Center
692 Maritime Blvd.
Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090-19562

Hotel Direct: (410) 859-5700
Toll Free Reservation Number: (866) 900-3517
When making reservations ask for the IMN Conference Rate. Our contract is connected with that of the Interim Ministry Network (IMN) for better rates.

PLEASE NOTE: Hotel rates include dinner and breakfast meals for each night's reservation. Hotel also will assess 13% taxes. Hotel provides complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Wi-Fi and parking.

• Room rate is $142 plus taxes per person per night for single accommodations (total $157.87)
• Double occupancy is $93.50 plus taxes per person per night (Total $103.07 per person or $206.14 per room)

PLEASE NOTE: For those registering and staying at the Maritime Institute your hotel rate and conference fee includes 5 meals (Dinner Thursday through breakfast on Saturday.) Comments on the food for previous conferences at this location indicate the quality, variety and abundance are more than adequate. If you plan to commute each day there are individual meal tickets available at the hotel registration desk. Break snacks available throughout the day also are more than adequate.