Global Methodist Church NC Provisional Annual Conference
Agenda
Thursday, June 20, 2024
8:00 AM Registration in Piedmont 1
9:00 AM Bishop Webb with Ordinands in Piedmont 3
11:00 AM Clergy Executive Session in Piedmont 3
12:00 PM Lunch Break
As Disciples of Jesus Christ, We Press On in Worship
1:30 PMWorship Begins in Piedmont 4
Calling the Conference to Order .......... .David Banks
Apostles’ Creed
“And Are We Yet Alive”
Prayer of Invocation .................... .Bishop Mark Webb
Wesley Covenant Prayer
Reading of Scripture – Philippians 3:7-16
"Press On and Take Hold" ............... .Kari Howard
Press On to Offer Our Conference
Nominations......................... .David Banks
Press On to Offer Ourselves
Conference Rules .................... .Shannon Medlin
Press On to Offer Our Resources
Offering *
Sending Forth with Blessings
3:00 PM Break
Press On For The Upward Call Of God In Christ Jesus
3:30 PM Break Out Session 1
Jonathan Powers – Disciplined for Worship (Piedmont 3)
Explore an “iconic” approach to worship, aiming to help worshippers develop the eyes of faith in an encounter with the Triune God, including practical tips for effective worship planning. Joy Moore – Disciplined for Accountability (Piedmont 4)
As we witness the breakdown of traditional institutions, Christian communities seek to form
deep Christian faith, identity, and practice. Explore how Wesleyan accountability, formed in the name of Jesus Christ, is our best path forward.
5:00 PM Break for dinner
7:00 PM Love Feast ............................ .Open to All
The Love Feast is a tradition begun with the Moravians in 1727. It is a service of sharing God's agape through worship, prayer and thanksgiving with testimony of God's grace. The Love Feast will be held in Piedmont 4.
Friday, June 21, 2024
Press On Toward the Goal
8:00 AM Registration Continues in Piedmont 1
9:30 AM Worship Begins
In Faithfulness to God, We Press On
10:00 AM Opening Prayer ........................ .Russ Clodfelter* *
Nicene Creed
“King of Kings”
Reading of Scripture – Acts 1:1-8
“Scattered as Seed” .................... .David Banks
Holy Communion ....................... .David Banks
Pressing on in Ministry
11:00 AM Lay Ministry Report ..................... .Kim King
Cabinet Report ......................... .Gil Wise
Board of Ministry ....................... .Dalma Cribb
Memorial Recognition
Introduction of the Ordinands to the Conference
Historic Questions of the Ordinands ...... .Bishop Webb
Intercessory Prayer and Blessing “Standing on the Promises” Offering
Sending Forth with Blessings 12:00 PM
Break for Lunch
We Press on Toward the Upward Call of God in Christ Jesus
1:30 PM Breakout Session 2
Thom Rainer – Disciplined for Impact (Piedmont 4)
Explore why some churches live and thrive while others die. Thom will share the data from each trajectory towards the goal of living and thriving in Jesus’ name!
Joy Moore – Disciplined for Kononia (Piedmont 3)
Only those communities formed around Biblical hope are able to resolve today's many challenges as faithful witnesses. Consider God's work of reconciliation as we explore how we lead and love with scriptural wisdom.
2:30 PM Break
3:00 PM Board of Directors Report ................ .Jerry Lewis
Finance Report ........................ .Jennifer Lineberry
Commissioning of GC Delegates.......... .Bishop Webb
4:30 PM Break for Dinner
6:30 PM Doors Open
7:00 PM Evening Worship Service * * *
“The Death and Revival of Evangelism” .... .Thom Rainer
Saturday, June 22, 2024
8:00 AM Clergy Ordinands meet in Piedmont 4 9:00 AM Doors open
10:00 AM Worship and Ordination Service
Bishop Mark Webb
Rev. David Banks and Rev. Kari Howard, Assistants
(Following this service, ordinands will be led out for photographs. Family members are invited to follow.)