Events & Gatherings
Upcoming gatherings and opportunities to connect
Welcome to the Global Methodist Church Events Page
Here you’ll find a events happening across the denomination, ranging from conference-wide gatherings and training opportunities to regional and leadership events. These events are organized by the annual conferences, regional leaders, and, in some cases, other affiliated groups.
Please note that this page highlights events at the conference or denomination level.
For local church activities in your area, we recommend contacting your church directly.
For more details about any of the events listed below, please reach out to the organizers using the contact information provided in each listing.
2026 General Conference
August 30-September 5, 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa
2024 Convening General Conference
Watch the Replays
So the World Will Know was the 2024 Convening General Conference of the Global Methodist Church—a historic gathering where delegates and leaders from around the world came together to engage theological, operational, and practical topics shaping the life of the church.
This event marked a defining moment for our connection, offering teaching, inspiration, and shared discernment across every level of the denomination. If you missed a session or want to revisit key moments, this library of replays gives you access to the messages, conversations, and resources that continue to guide our mission.
regional & Conference EveNts
Here you’ll find a variety of regional gatherings and activities happening across the Global Methodist Church. These events are organized by the annual conferences, regional leaders or other affiliated groups. We are pleased to share them here to help connect you with opportunities in your area.
For details beyond what is provided below, we encourage you to reach out directly to the event organizers.
Contact information, if provided, is included in the event descriptions.
Great Lakes Annual Conference
September 22-24, 2026
Pathfinder Church
8740 S Westnedge Avenue
Portage, MI 49002
ENGAGE is a two-day interactive training event focused on best practices for Acts 1:8 local and global missions.
This training is designed to equip, connect, and empower local churches and annual conference leaders for more effective missional outreach.
Participants will explore:
- Foundations of effective local and global missions
- Practical strategies for Acts 1:8 ministry
- Strengthening church-based missional outreach
- Collaboration with other churches and conference leaders
- Advancing the Global Methodist Church's mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness around the world
Register
HERE
Cost is $25 per person which includes Tuesday dinner, Wednesday lunch, and refreshments.
For questions, contact:
David & Darlene Schaffer, GLAC Mission Co-chairs
darlene.schaffer@greatlakesgmc.org or 734 730 4808
Disaster Response Training Sessions
Cost: $35
This fee covers the cost of your training manual, an official badge and a T-shirt to wear when serving..
If you do not plan to participate in Disaster Response Training Missions in the field but would like to learn how to support this from home, you're welcome to attend the training free of charge.
For more information or questions, call Fred Buchanan at 803-944-9370.
Register for any of the six locations at:
https://www.shelbygiving.com/.../f046ddf0-ee2b-474a-a718...
North Carolina Annual Conference Disaster Response Training
August - October, 2026
Check below to find a session near you
Statesville District
Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bethlehem Methodist Church
607 Bethlehem Road
Statesville, NC 28677
Morning snacks and lunch will be provided.
The Great Smoky Mountains District
September 8 and 9, 2026
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Iotla Methodist Church
1173 Iolta Church Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Light evening supper provided both evenings.
Wilmington District
September 19, 2026
Jordan's Chapel Methodist Church
4670 Stag Park Road
Burgaw, NC 28425
Morning snack and lunch provided by the church
Concord District
October 10, 2026
Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Loves Grove Methodist Church
4360 Polk Ford Rd.
Stanfield, NC 28163
Morning snack and lunch provided by the church
Pembroke District
October 24, 2026
Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church
506 Lakeshore Drive
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
Morning snack and lunch provided by the church
Proclaim! Asbury Preaching Summit
October 13–14, 2026
Asbury Theological Seminary
204 N. Lexington Ave., Wilmore, KY 40390
Join pastors, preachers, church leaders, and ministry teachers for Proclaim! Asbury Preaching Summit 2026, a new annual gathering hosted by the Beeson International Center for Preaching and Leading at Asbury Theological Seminary.
This two-day, on-campus event will offer worship, biblical preaching, plenary sessions, practical breakout conversations, fellowship, and opportunities for renewal. Sessions and activities will take place in several locations across Asbury Seminary’s Wilmore campus.
The summit is being held in conjunction with the Dunnam Preaching Series, named in honor of Maxie Dunnam, former president of Asbury Theological Seminary and a respected preacher, author, and leader in the global Church.
Journey to a Safer Ministry
Free Webinar Series
Starting in August, the Journey continues as follows:
August 27th | Reporting Abuse: Understanding Reporting Requirements
September 29th | Screening That Protects: Identifying High-Risk Applicants
October 27th | Creating Background Check Strategy – Part 1
November 17th | Creating Background Check Strategy – Part 2
The
Journey series is free; register for upcoming webinars at MinistrySafe.com/Webinars.
The goal is to address all major topics related to
child sexual abuse prevention and
reporting.
In Spring of 2026, the webinars covered:
Recognizing the Risk: Understanding the Grooming Process
Building the System: Creating an Effective Child Safety Framework
Protecting Kids from Kids: Understanding and Preventing Peer Sexual Abuse
Policies That Protect: Writing and Implementing Effective Policies & Procedures
All prior webinars were
recorded and are
available to view at your convenience at MinistrySafe.com/Webinars.
PAST ANNUAL CONFERENCE EVENTS
June 18 - 21, 2025
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH
For annual conference details, go to their event page here!
June 24 – 28, 2025
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC
For daily schedule, and other conference details, click
here
June 25 – 27, 2025 – BEHOLD
Mt. Horeb Church
Lexington, S.C.
For conference details and to register, click
here!
