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.)