The Rev. Dr. Glen Thomas, executive director of the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education, leads a session at the Aug. 6-7 training conference for PALS (Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support) facilitators. Held annually, the conference discusses the purpose of the PALS program, the roles and responsibilities of facilitator couples, “best practices and good ideas” and curriculum. (LCMS Communications/Paula Schlueter Ross)
