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SUMMARY:ProPresenter Live Training and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:St. Luke Church in Lexington\, KY\, is part of the MidSouth Annual Conference and is hosting a hands-on ProPresenter training led by church tech trainer and consultant Paul Alan Clifford. You’re invited! \nThis training is designed for any church staff and volunteers who want to improve their confidence and efficiency with ProPresenter. We’ll go beyond the basics and focus on practical skills that save time and reduce stress on Sunday mornings. \nBring your laptop with ProPresenter installed. \nCost: $10 (includes pizza lunch) \nRegister Online: stlukelex.com/training
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/propresenter-live-training-and-qa/
LOCATION:St. Luke Church\, 2351 Alumni Drive\, Lexington\, KY\, 40517
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Walz":MAILTO:mwalz@stlukelex.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T182542Z
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SUMMARY:KNOXVILLE-SEVIERVILLE REGION: International Leadership Institute (ILI) Leadership Training
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the eight leadership training events across the MidSouth Annual Conference to equip both laity and clergy to serve as transformational leaders who can influence their churches and communities with clarity\, conviction\, and courage. These training sessions are intended to support the mission of the Global Methodist Church as a movement called to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately\, love extravagantly\, and witness boldly. \nThe International Leadership Institute (ILI) History Makers trainings are designed to inspire and equip leaders to live and lead with passion for the Great Commission. These events provide practical and spiritual tools for leadership development\, discipleship\, and multiplication across generations. \nEach ILI event will feature two simultaneous training tracks: \n\nHistory Makers I – Introduction to Biblical and Transformational Leadership\nHistory Makers II – Advanced Training for Returning Participants\n\nBoth History Makers I & II are 3-day leadership experiences designed for clergy\, laity\, and community leaders. Participants will engage in sessions on: \n\nThe Eight Core Values of ILI: Intimacy with God\, Passion for the Harvest\, Visionary Leadership\, Culturally Relevant Evangelism\, Multiplication of Leaders\, Family Priority\, Faithful Stewardship\, and Integrity\nTransformational leadership principles applicable in church and community contexts.\nPersonal spiritual formation and missional living.\n\nTrainings will be conducted by an ILI certified trainer. Group discussions will focus on vision\, mission\, and goals for both personal growth and leadership development as well as multiplying leaders within the local church. \nExpected Outcomes: \n\nEmpowerment of clergy and laity with biblical leadership skills.\nStrengthened disciple-making and church revitalization efforts.\nIncreased collaboration and connection across the MidSouth Conference.\nA sustainable model for ongoing leadership development in the GMC context.\n\nStay tuned as we release the remaining six training event dates & locations! \nRegistration Details & Fees: Register online here. History Makers I is $175\, plus hotel housing identified by the participant or other housing arranged by the participant. History Makers II is $150\, plus housing. \nThe cost of the lunches and dinners is included in the registration fee. Breakfast will be included in your hotel booking when available. Lunch and dinner will be provided on Monday and Tuesday\, and lunch on Wednesday by the host church. The cost is included in the registration fee. \nHotel Accommodations: For hotel accommodations\, contact the Country Inn and Suites Kodak\, TN at 865-745-0058. To get the discounted rate for our conference\, tell the front desk/reservation specialist that you are with the “Global Methodist Church”. \nWeather Contingency Plan: In the event of inclement weather during the colder months\, training will be held via Zoom. The cost of the food included in the registration fee will be reimbursed to the participants. \nQuestions? Reach out at nominations@midsouthgmc.org
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/knoxville-sevierville-region-international-leadership-institute-ili-leadership-training/
LOCATION:Kodak Methodist\, 2923 Bryan Rd\, Kodak\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Todd Chancey":MAILTO:tchancey@midsouthgmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260213T235404Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Certified Lay Minister Course: Mission & Evangelism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Mission & Evangelism Course Certified Lay Minister course on May 2 & 16\, 12:00 pm – 4:o0 pm EST. This course will examine the theology of evangelism and its application across multiple contexts with particular focus on\,\n\n\nWesleyan Theology of Evangelism\nEffective Evangelism in Small Town and Rural Settings\nEffective Evangelism in Urban Settings\nWorld Missions\nVolunteers in Mission Teams\nThe Ethics of Evangelism & Missions\nDisciple Making on Local and Foreign Fields\nHow to Present the Gospel\n\n\n\nCourse Requirements: Attending all the lectures. Reading the texts and writing a 3 to 5-page book review on each one. Book Reviews shall use the following structure: \n\nIs the author qualified to write in this area? Why or why not?\nSummary of the book. Main points.\nStrengths and weaknesses of the book.\nDo you think this book will be helpful in your ministry? Why or why not?\nBook reviews are due within 2 weeks following the class  (Due May 30). Send them to rfdmin@gmail.com\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy role. The Mission & Evangelism Course will be considered a foundational course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here. \n\nInstructor: Rev. Robert Fulton D.Min\n\nRequired Reading:\n\n(A) Paul Borthwick\, Western Christians in Global Mission\, IVP\, 2012\, 224pp.\n(B) Robert E. Coleman\, The Master Plan of Evangelism\, Martino Fine Books\, 2019\, 164pp.\n* Both Books Available on Amazon.\n\n\nRegistration: This course has a $10 enrollment fee and open to participants from the MidSouth Annual Conference and the Western States Annual Conference. When registering\, please indicate which annual conference you are affiliated so that your course completion can be communicated to the appropriate conference. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Daniel Fulton at dfulton@midsouthgmc.org
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/online-certified-lay-minister-course-basic-bible-course-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Mission Training Event: Engage!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Engage! to equip your church as you engage in God’s mission. Pastors\, lay leaders\, mission teams\, & church members of all ages are welcome. At these 2026 MidSouth Regional Missions Training Events\, you can expect to: \n\nDiscover God’s heart for the nations – and our role in carrying out His mission.\nFind out how MidSouth churches of all sizes – large\, medium\, and small – can engage in Acts 1:8 missions.\nLearn about Missions in the GMC and how to connect with GMC Missional Partners.\nAccess and receive tools to help your church to become faithful & fruitful in mission engagement.\n\n“But ye shall receive power\, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem\, and in all Judaea and Samaria\, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” – Acts 1:8 (ASV) \nUpcoming Dates & Locations (ALL TIMES ARE IN THEIR LOCAL TIME ZONE) \n\nMay 16\, 9am -12pm – College Heights GMC\, Elizabethtown\, KY – LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ELIZABETHTOWN EVENT\n\nRegister Online \n\nRegister for the Elizabethtown Event HERE\nRegistration at the event location is available though online registration prior to the event is preferred for optimal planning.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/engage-mission-training-elizabethtown-district/
LOCATION:College Heights\, 710 College Street Rd\, Elizabethtown\, KY\, 42701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Missions,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Calhoun":MAILTO:dcalhoun@midsouthgmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260213T235404Z
CREATED:20260211T143613Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Certified Lay Minister Course: Mission & Evangelism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Mission & Evangelism Course Certified Lay Minister course on May 2 & 16\, 12:00 pm – 4:o0 pm EST. This course will examine the theology of evangelism and its application across multiple contexts with particular focus on\,\n\n\nWesleyan Theology of Evangelism\nEffective Evangelism in Small Town and Rural Settings\nEffective Evangelism in Urban Settings\nWorld Missions\nVolunteers in Mission Teams\nThe Ethics of Evangelism & Missions\nDisciple Making on Local and Foreign Fields\nHow to Present the Gospel\n\n\n\nCourse Requirements: Attending all the lectures. Reading the texts and writing a 3 to 5-page book review on each one. Book Reviews shall use the following structure: \n\nIs the author qualified to write in this area? Why or why not?\nSummary of the book. Main points.\nStrengths and weaknesses of the book.\nDo you think this book will be helpful in your ministry? Why or why not?\nBook reviews are due within 2 weeks following the class  (Due May 30). Send them to rfdmin@gmail.com\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy role. The Mission & Evangelism Course will be considered a foundational course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here. \n\nInstructor: Rev. Robert Fulton D.Min\n\nRequired Reading:\n\n(A) Paul Borthwick\, Western Christians in Global Mission\, IVP\, 2012\, 224pp.\n(B) Robert E. Coleman\, The Master Plan of Evangelism\, Martino Fine Books\, 2019\, 164pp.\n* Both Books Available on Amazon.\n\n\nRegistration: This course has a $10 enrollment fee and open to participants from the MidSouth Annual Conference and the Western States Annual Conference. When registering\, please indicate which annual conference you are affiliated so that your course completion can be communicated to the appropriate conference. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Daniel Fulton at dfulton@midsouthgmc.org
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/online-certified-lay-minister-course-basic-bible-course-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260213T010945Z
CREATED:20260211T151131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T010945Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Certified Lay Minister Course: Congregational Care and Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Congregational Care and Ethics Course Certified Lay Minister course on Apr. 18 & 25\, 12:00 pm – 4:o0 pm EST. In this course\, the student will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to provide ethical congregational care in their ministry context.  The course will explore scriptural underpinnings of the importance of ethical congregational care\, discuss the necessity of healthy boundaries\, explore ways to deepen their skills in active listening\, visitation\, and assisting the pastor in crisis ministry\, and consider the ministry context of the current culture.  These content areas will be addressed through lectures\, discussions\, and active participation.  Students must come ready to share personal experiences of giving and receiving care\, be willing to ask questions\, and agree to participate in activities.\n\nCourse Requirements: Prior to the course\, students will read The Wounded Healer  by Henri J.M. Nouwen and write a 2-page reflection paper that includes the following: \n\nHow does the following scripture relate to the concept of “The Wounded Healer” as presented by Henri Nouwen?“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ\, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort\, who comforts us in all our troubles\, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.  For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ\, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.”  I Corinthians 1:3-5\nHow have you personally experienced the healing of Jesus in your life in one specific area of concern?  How has that experience informed the way you offer comfort and care to others?\nParticipants will email their reflections to the instructor\, Rev. Sami Wilson\, prior to class at sami@christchurchbg.org.  This preparation will help participants come to class ready to talk about their own experiences receiving congregational care and how that impacts the kind of care they want to provide.\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy role. The Congregational Care and Ethics Course will be considered a foundational course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here. \n\nInstructor: Rev. Sami Wilson\n\nRequired Reading: The Wounded Healer  by Henri J.M. Nouwen\n\nRegistration: This course has a $10 enrollment fee and open to participants from the MidSouth Annual Conference and the Western States Annual Conference. When registering\, please indicate which annual conference you are affiliated so that your course completion can be communicated to the appropriate conference. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Daniel Fulton at dfulton@midsouthgmc.org
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/online-certified-lay-minister-course-congregational-care-and-ethics/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260204T122004Z
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SUMMARY:Symphony of Prayer: Nicholasville\, KY
DESCRIPTION:The MidSouth Prayer Team would like to invite you to a Symphony of Prayer on April 25th in Nicholasville\, KY. \nThe purpose of the Symphony is to invite us all to grow deeper in our prayer life by experiencing and widening our prayers to include our brothers and sisters in the Persecuted Church around the world. We will also be praying in earnest for those who do not yet have a relationship with Jesus. There will be teaching on how to help your congregation become a House of Prayer\, and a blueprint for the Symphony\, so that it can be replicated in your church setting. Participants will also experience prayer\, perhaps in a new way. This will be excellent for those beginning to deepen their prayer life\, and for experienced prayer warriors alike. You do not want to miss this!! \nRegister online at no cost to attend! Same day walk-ins are welcome. Lunch included–if there are any dietary restrictions\, please contact Carolyn at midsouthprayer@gmail.com. We are sorry\, childcare is not available for this event. \nFIVE Symphony of Prayer events are happening across the MidSouth! Mark your calendars and stay tuned as registration becomes available. \n\nFeb. 07 | Nashville\, TN at Pennington Fellowship – Learn more & register HERE\nFeb. 28 | Kodak\, TN at Kodak Church – Learn more & register HERE\nMar. 21 | Bowling Green\, KY at Christ Church – Learn more & register HERE\nApr. 25 | Nicholasville\, KY at Nicholasville Methodist Church – Learn more & register HERE\nMay 30 | Waverly\, WV at Crossroads Church – Learn more & register HERE\n\nOUTLINE OF SYMPHONY OF PRAYER 2026 \n\nSYMPHONY: “FALL ON YOUR KNEES”\nTWO PARTS:\n\n10:00 – 12:00 PM | MORNING SESSION: CONCERT OF PRAYER – Pray individually\, with a partner\, and in huddles (2 pairs of partners). Participants will be together in the sanctuary with this segment extremely structured.\n12:00 – 1:30 PM | LUNCH BREAK\n1:30- 2:30 PM | AFTERNOON SESSION: EVANGELISM FOR NATIONS & AT HOME – Prayer will be informal and intense\, with instructions if needed\, or prayed from the heart\, which can be done silently or aloud. Audience of one – God. Prayer for nations with one room for one nation:  Thailand\, Slovakia\, Russia\, Peru\, and Hungary\n2:30 – 2:45 PM | AFTERNOON BREAK\n2:45 – 4:00 PM | PRAYER FOR LOST – Prayer will be for those who do not know Jesus well\, with given instructions if needed\, or prayer from the heart.\n4:00 – 4:30 p.m | HALLELUJAH TIME! Share thanksgivings & praise.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/symphony-of-prayer-lexington/
LOCATION:Nicholasville Methodist Church\, 303 W. Maple St.\, Nicholasville\, KY\, 40356
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference,Lay Ministry,Prayer,Training,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dr. Carolyn Mash King":MAILTO:midsouthprayer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260213T010945Z
CREATED:20260211T151131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T010945Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Certified Lay Minister Course: Congregational Care and Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Congregational Care and Ethics Course Certified Lay Minister course on Apr. 18 & 25\, 12:00 pm – 4:o0 pm EST. In this course\, the student will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to provide ethical congregational care in their ministry context.  The course will explore scriptural underpinnings of the importance of ethical congregational care\, discuss the necessity of healthy boundaries\, explore ways to deepen their skills in active listening\, visitation\, and assisting the pastor in crisis ministry\, and consider the ministry context of the current culture.  These content areas will be addressed through lectures\, discussions\, and active participation.  Students must come ready to share personal experiences of giving and receiving care\, be willing to ask questions\, and agree to participate in activities.\n\nCourse Requirements: Prior to the course\, students will read The Wounded Healer  by Henri J.M. Nouwen and write a 2-page reflection paper that includes the following: \n\nHow does the following scripture relate to the concept of “The Wounded Healer” as presented by Henri Nouwen?“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ\, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort\, who comforts us in all our troubles\, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.  For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ\, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.”  I Corinthians 1:3-5\nHow have you personally experienced the healing of Jesus in your life in one specific area of concern?  How has that experience informed the way you offer comfort and care to others?\nParticipants will email their reflections to the instructor\, Rev. Sami Wilson\, prior to class at sami@christchurchbg.org.  This preparation will help participants come to class ready to talk about their own experiences receiving congregational care and how that impacts the kind of care they want to provide.\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy role. The Congregational Care and Ethics Course will be considered a foundational course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here. \n\nInstructor: Rev. Sami Wilson\n\nRequired Reading: The Wounded Healer  by Henri J.M. Nouwen\n\nRegistration: This course has a $10 enrollment fee and open to participants from the MidSouth Annual Conference and the Western States Annual Conference. When registering\, please indicate which annual conference you are affiliated so that your course completion can be communicated to the appropriate conference. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Daniel Fulton at dfulton@midsouthgmc.org
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/online-certified-lay-minister-course-congregational-care-and-ethics/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260327T164804Z
CREATED:20260327T164748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T164804Z
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SUMMARY:Revival: Living in the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Experience a journey through the book of Acts\, seeing how the Holy Spirit can bring Revival to our lives and the life of the church. Join us for this Free opportunity on the evenings of April 16\, 17\, 18 at 6:00 p.m. CST\, and the morning of April 19 at 10:30 a.m. \nSpeakers include Bishop Kenneth Levingston on Thursday\, Rev. Chris Howlett on Friday\, Rev. Todd Chancey on Saturday\, and Dr. Luther Oconer\, Mega Manila Conference Superintendent\, on Sunday morning. This Revival Event is a ministry of the MidSouth Global Methodist Church and Aldersgate Renewal Ministries.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/5852/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Pennington Fellowship Church\, 2745 Pennington Bend Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Prayer,Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Peat":MAILTO:jpeat@aldersgaterenewal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260327T164804Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T164804Z
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SUMMARY:Revival: Living in the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Experience a journey through the book of Acts\, seeing how the Holy Spirit can bring Revival to our lives and the life of the church. Join us for this Free opportunity on the evenings of April 16\, 17\, 18 at 6:00 p.m. CST\, and the morning of April 19 at 10:30 a.m. \nSpeakers include Bishop Kenneth Levingston on Thursday\, Rev. Chris Howlett on Friday\, Rev. Todd Chancey on Saturday\, and Dr. Luther Oconer\, Mega Manila Conference Superintendent\, on Sunday morning. This Revival Event is a ministry of the MidSouth Global Methodist Church and Aldersgate Renewal Ministries.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/5852/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Pennington Fellowship Church\, 2745 Pennington Bend Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Prayer,Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Peat":MAILTO:jpeat@aldersgaterenewal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260327T164804Z
CREATED:20260327T164748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T164804Z
UID:10001903-1776362400-1776367800@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Revival: Living in the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Experience a journey through the book of Acts\, seeing how the Holy Spirit can bring Revival to our lives and the life of the church. Join us for this Free opportunity on the evenings of April 16\, 17\, 18 at 6:00 p.m. CST\, and the morning of April 19 at 10:30 a.m. \nSpeakers include Bishop Kenneth Levingston on Thursday\, Rev. Chris Howlett on Friday\, Rev. Todd Chancey on Saturday\, and Dr. Luther Oconer\, Mega Manila Conference Superintendent\, on Sunday morning. This Revival Event is a ministry of the MidSouth Global Methodist Church and Aldersgate Renewal Ministries.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/5852/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Pennington Fellowship Church\, 2745 Pennington Bend Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Prayer,Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Peat":MAILTO:jpeat@aldersgaterenewal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260224T231412Z
CREATED:20260215T113511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T231412Z
UID:10001896-1776241800-1776254400@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:MidSouth Pastors Convocation with Bishop Levingston
DESCRIPTION:The MidSouth Conference Office invites all pastors to the Pastors’ Convocation with Bishop Kenneth Levingston\, April 13–15\, 2026\, at Christ Church in Nicholasville\, Kentucky. This special gathering features a workshop on Global Methodist beliefs developed by the Assembly of Bishops as part of their teaching ministry to the church. We will begin Monday evening with worship\, then spend all day Tuesday and Wednesday morning learning directly from Bishop Levingston as he guides us through the core convictions that shape our life and mission together. If you want to deepen your theological clarity\, strengthen your pastoral leadership\, and stay closely aligned with the heart of the Global Methodist movement\, this convocation will be time well spent. Plan now to be there. \nFeatured Speaker: MidSouth Bishop\, Kenneth Levingston \n\nApril 13 | 7 pm – 9 pm\nApril 14 | 8:30 am – 6 pm\nApril 15 | 8:30 am – 12 pm\n\nThe event will be held at Christ Church in Nicholasville\, with lunch served on Tuesday and snacks offered throughout. \nRegistration: There is a $35 fee to attend\, and you can register online. If you have any questions\, you can contact Chris Howlett at chowlett@midsouthgmc.org \nBook Your Hotel: \n\nHampton Inn at 453 East Brannon Road\, Nicholasville\, KY\, 40356 | Deadline for Booking: March 30\nHome2Suites by Hilton at 960 Midnight Pass\, Lexington\, KY\, 40513 | Deadline for Booking: March 13
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/midsouth-pastors-convocation-with-bishop-levingston/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Christ Church (Nicholasville)\, 1111 Catnip Hill Road\, Nicholasville\, KY\, 40356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Howlett":MAILTO:chowlett@midsouthgmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260224T231412Z
CREATED:20260215T113511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T231412Z
UID:10001895-1776155400-1776189600@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:MidSouth Pastors Convocation with Bishop Levingston
DESCRIPTION:The MidSouth Conference Office invites all pastors to the Pastors’ Convocation with Bishop Kenneth Levingston\, April 13–15\, 2026\, at Christ Church in Nicholasville\, Kentucky. This special gathering features a workshop on Global Methodist beliefs developed by the Assembly of Bishops as part of their teaching ministry to the church. We will begin Monday evening with worship\, then spend all day Tuesday and Wednesday morning learning directly from Bishop Levingston as he guides us through the core convictions that shape our life and mission together. If you want to deepen your theological clarity\, strengthen your pastoral leadership\, and stay closely aligned with the heart of the Global Methodist movement\, this convocation will be time well spent. Plan now to be there. \nFeatured Speaker: MidSouth Bishop\, Kenneth Levingston \n\nApril 13 | 7 pm – 9 pm\nApril 14 | 8:30 am – 6 pm\nApril 15 | 8:30 am – 12 pm\n\nThe event will be held at Christ Church in Nicholasville\, with lunch served on Tuesday and snacks offered throughout. \nRegistration: There is a $35 fee to attend\, and you can register online. If you have any questions\, you can contact Chris Howlett at chowlett@midsouthgmc.org \nBook Your Hotel: \n\nHampton Inn at 453 East Brannon Road\, Nicholasville\, KY\, 40356 | Deadline for Booking: March 30\nHome2Suites by Hilton at 960 Midnight Pass\, Lexington\, KY\, 40513 | Deadline for Booking: March 13
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/midsouth-pastors-convocation-with-bishop-levingston/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Christ Church (Nicholasville)\, 1111 Catnip Hill Road\, Nicholasville\, KY\, 40356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Howlett":MAILTO:chowlett@midsouthgmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260224T231412Z
CREATED:20260215T113511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T231412Z
UID:10001894-1776106800-1776114000@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:MidSouth Pastors Convocation with Bishop Levingston
DESCRIPTION:The MidSouth Conference Office invites all pastors to the Pastors’ Convocation with Bishop Kenneth Levingston\, April 13–15\, 2026\, at Christ Church in Nicholasville\, Kentucky. This special gathering features a workshop on Global Methodist beliefs developed by the Assembly of Bishops as part of their teaching ministry to the church. We will begin Monday evening with worship\, then spend all day Tuesday and Wednesday morning learning directly from Bishop Levingston as he guides us through the core convictions that shape our life and mission together. If you want to deepen your theological clarity\, strengthen your pastoral leadership\, and stay closely aligned with the heart of the Global Methodist movement\, this convocation will be time well spent. Plan now to be there. \nFeatured Speaker: MidSouth Bishop\, Kenneth Levingston \n\nApril 13 | 7 pm – 9 pm\nApril 14 | 8:30 am – 6 pm\nApril 15 | 8:30 am – 12 pm\n\nThe event will be held at Christ Church in Nicholasville\, with lunch served on Tuesday and snacks offered throughout. \nRegistration: There is a $35 fee to attend\, and you can register online. If you have any questions\, you can contact Chris Howlett at chowlett@midsouthgmc.org \nBook Your Hotel: \n\nHampton Inn at 453 East Brannon Road\, Nicholasville\, KY\, 40356 | Deadline for Booking: March 30\nHome2Suites by Hilton at 960 Midnight Pass\, Lexington\, KY\, 40513 | Deadline for Booking: March 13
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/midsouth-pastors-convocation-with-bishop-levingston/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Christ Church (Nicholasville)\, 1111 Catnip Hill Road\, Nicholasville\, KY\, 40356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Howlett":MAILTO:chowlett@midsouthgmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260212T174911Z
CREATED:20260211T173757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T174911Z
UID:10001890-1775901600-1775923200@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Certified Lay Minister Course: Mosaic of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Expand your prayer ministry with this Certified Lay Ministry worship\, Mosaic of Prayer\, on April 11 from 10 am to 4 pm. We will explore obstacles to effective prayer\, as well as listening prayer\, abiding prayer\, journaling prayer\, poetry prayer\, intercessory prayer in multiple layers\, healing prayer\, praying the Scripture\, and other prayer practices. The goal is to learn many types of prayer to create “tools in your toolbox” when you feel a need to “change up” your prayer practices. Some prayer practices come easily to us\, and others may stretch us. We need to engage in both. This workshop will expand your options and equip you with prayer “tools” that you can easily share with others in your own church setting. Prayer is a relationship with the living God through Jesus Christ. If you want to deepen your relationship\, then deepen your knowledge of prayer practices\, try them\, and be transformed for His glory.\n\nCourse Requirements: \n\nBefore Workshop: Read Lord Teach me to Pray and Throne Room Prayer. Write a one-page reflection on each.\nAfter Workshop: Share ( one page max) anything you learned at the mosaic workshop and what interested you about it\, a practice you are willing to try following the workshop\, and any book you intend to read to learn more.\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy role. The Mission & Evangelism Course will be considered a specialized course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here. \n\nInstructor: Rev. Dr. Carolyn Mash King\n\nRequired Reading:\n\n“Lord\, Teach Us To Pray” Margie Burger (138 pages)\n“Throne Room Prayer” Brian & Candice Simmons (197 pages)\n\nSuggested for Further Study:\n\n\n“Extraordinary Hearing: Preparing Your Soul to Hear From God” Greg Pruett\n“Prayer” A. W. Tozer\n“Praying in Color” Sybil MacBeth\n“Pathways To A Praying Church” Margie Burger (contact Aldersgate Renewal Ministries)\n“Sacred Breath: Forty Days of Centering Prayer” J. David Muyskens\n“Whole Prayer” Walter Wangerin\n\n\nRegistration: This course has a $20 enrollment fee. Questions? Contact Dr. Carolyn Mash King at midsouthprayer@gmail.com
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-mosaic-of-prayer/
LOCATION:Crossroads Church – WV\, 7390 Old Saint Marys Pike\, Waverly\, WV\, 26184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260212T172358Z
CREATED:20260211T140132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T172358Z
UID:10001878-1774085400-1774110600@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Certified Lay Minister Course: Biblical Preaching
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Biblical Preaching Certified Lay Minister course on March 21\, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm EST. In this course\, the student will receive training in sermon preparation and delivery with particular focus on: \n\n\nThe Spiritual Life of the Christian Preacher\nUnderstanding Inductive\, Deductive\, and Expository Sermon Structures\nBiblical Exegesis for Sermon Preparation\nThe Essential Components of Building a Sermon\nPreparation and Delivery of a Funeral Sermon\nDelivery- How to Preach for a Verdict.\nDeveloping and Delivering a Wesleyan Sermon on Holiness\nEthical Considerations in Preaching\n\n\nCourse Requirements: Attending all the lectures. Reading the texts and writing a 3–5-page book review on each one. The book reviews shall use the following structure:\n\n\nIs the author qualified to write in this area? Why or why not?\nSummary of the book\, main points.\nStrengths and weaknesses of the book.\nDo you think this book will be helpful in your ministry? Why or Why Not? Book Reviews are due by April 4th. Send them to: rfdmin@gmail.com\n\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy role. The Biblical Preaching course will be considered a specialized course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Rev. Robert Fulton\, D.Min\n\nRequired Reading: (1) Haddon W. Robinson\, Biblical Preaching\, 4th Edition\, Baker Academic\, 2025\, 240pp. (2) Jeren Rowell\, Preaching Holiness\, Pastoral Considerations\, The Foundry Publishing\, 2018\, 141pp.\n\nRegistration: $30.00 which includes the cost of lunch. Any specific dietary restrictions should be communicated to Daniel Fulton ahead of time by email at dfulton@midsouthgmc.org . You can complete registration online. Walk-ins are also welcome! Financial assistance is available. Questions regarding the course may be directed to Dr. Robert Fulton at rfdmin@gmail.com
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-biblical-preaching/
LOCATION:Wellspring Global Methodist Church\, 3822 MacCorkle AVE SE\, Charleston\, WV\, 25304
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260204T122021Z
CREATED:20251016T203602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T122021Z
UID:10001834-1774085400-1774110600@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Symphony of Prayer: Bowling Green\, KY
DESCRIPTION:The MidSouth Prayer Team would like to invite you to a Symphony of Prayer on March 21st in Bowling Green\, KY. \nThe purpose of the Symphony is to invite us all to grow deeper in our prayer life by experiencing and widening our prayers to include our brothers and sisters in the Persecuted Church around the world. We will also be praying in earnest for those who do not yet have a relationship with Jesus. There will be teaching on how to help your congregation become a House of Prayer\, and a blueprint for the Symphony\, so that it can be replicated in your church setting. Participants will also experience prayer\, perhaps in a new way. This will be excellent for those beginning to deepen their prayer life\, and for experienced prayer warriors alike. You do not want to miss this!! \nRegister online at no cost to attend! Same day walk-ins are welcome. Lunch included–if there are any dietary restrictions\, please contact Carolyn at midsouthprayer@gmail.com. We are sorry\, childcare is not available for this event. \nFIVE Symphony of Prayer events are happening across the MidSouth! Mark your calendars and stay tuned as registration becomes available. \n\nFeb. 07 | Nashville\, TN at Pennington Fellowship – Learn more & register HERE\nFeb. 28 | Kodak\, TN at Kodak Church – Learn more & register HERE\nMar. 21 | Bowling Green\, KY at Christ Church – Learn more & register HERE\nApr. 25 | Nicholasville\, KY at Nicholasville Methodist Church – Learn more & register HERE\nMay 30 | Waverly\, WV at Crossroads Church – Learn more & register HERE\n\nOUTLINE OF SYMPHONY OF PRAYER 2026 \n\nSYMPHONY: “FALL ON YOUR KNEES”\nTWO PARTS:\n\n10:00 – 12:00 PM | MORNING SESSION: CONCERT OF PRAYER – Pray individually\, with a partner\, and in huddles (2 pairs of partners). Participants will be together in the sanctuary with this segment extremely structured.\n12:00 – 1:30 PM | LUNCH BREAK\n1:30- 2:30 PM | AFTERNOON SESSION: EVANGELISM FOR NATIONS & AT HOME – Prayer will be informal and intense\, with instructions if needed\, or prayed from the heart\, which can be done silently or aloud. Audience of one – God. Prayer for nations with one room for one nation:  Thailand\, Slovakia\, Russia\, Peru\, and Hungary\n2:30 – 2:45 PM | AFTERNOON BREAK\n2:45 – 4:00 PM | PRAYER FOR LOST – Prayer will be for those who do not know Jesus well\, with given instructions if needed\, or prayer from the heart.\n4:00 – 4:30 p.m | HALLELUJAH TIME! Share thanksgivings & praise.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/symphony-of-prayer-bowling-green/
LOCATION:Christ Church GMC (Bowling Green)\, 716 Cave Mill Rd.\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference,Lay Ministry,Prayer,Training,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dr. Carolyn Mash King":MAILTO:midsouthprayer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260304T222924Z
CREATED:20260302T233050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T222924Z
UID:10001897-1774083600-1774096200@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Mission Training Event: Engage!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Engage! to equip your church as you engage in God’s mission. Pastors\, lay leaders\, mission teams\, & church members of all ages are welcome. At these 2026 MidSouth Regional Missions Training Events\, you can expect to: \n\nDiscover God’s heart for the nations – and our role in carrying out His mission.\nFind out how MidSouth churches of all sizes – large\, medium\, and small – can engage in Acts 1:8 missions.\nLearn about Missions in the GMC and how to connect with GMC Missional Partners.\nAccess and receive tools to help your church to become faithful & fruitful in mission engagement.\n\n“But ye shall receive power\, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem\, and in all Judaea and Samaria\, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” – Acts 1:8 (ASV) \nUpcoming Dates & Locations (ALL TIMES ARE IN THEIR LOCAL TIME ZONE) \n\nMar. 21 – 9am -12:30pm – Sulphur Springs Global Methodist Church\, Whitwell\, TN\nApr. 18 – 9am -12pm – College Heights GMC\, Elizabethtown\, KY – LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ELIZABETHTOWN EVENT\n\nRegistration & What to Expect \n\nLight refreshments will be provided and all materials needed will be provided.\nRegister online HERE.\nRegistration at the event location is available though online registration prior to the event is preferred for optimal planning.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/mission-training-event-engage/
LOCATION:Sulphur Springs Global Methodist Church\, 329 Sulphur Springs Rd.\, Whitwell\, TN\, 37397
CATEGORIES:Missions,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Mcentyre":MAILTO:clmeentyre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260306T223506Z
CREATED:20260203T205922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T223506Z
UID:10001874-1773914400-1774105200@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:MORRISTOWN REGION: International Leadership Institute (ILI) Leadership Training
DESCRIPTION:We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances\, the ILI Training scheduled for March 19-21 in Middlesboro\, KY\, has been cancelled. Those who registered have already been notified via email and will be contacted again shortly about receiving a refund or applying the registration fee to a future ILI Training event.  \nJoin one of the eight leadership training events across the MidSouth Annual Conference to equip both laity and clergy to serve as transformational leaders who can influence their churches and communities with clarity\, conviction\, and courage. These training sessions are intended to support the mission of the Global Methodist Church as a movement called to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately\, love extravagantly\, and witness boldly. \nThe International Leadership Institute (ILI) History Makers trainings are designed to inspire and equip leaders to live and lead with passion for the Great Commission. These events provide practical and spiritual tools for leadership development\, discipleship\, and multiplication across generations. \nEach ILI event will feature two simultaneous training tracks: \n\nHistory Makers I – Introduction to Biblical and Transformational Leadership\nHistory Makers II – Advanced Training for Returning Participants\n\nBoth History Makers I & II are 3-day leadership experiences designed for clergy\, laity\, and community leaders. Participants will engage in sessions on: \n\nThe Eight Core Values of ILI: Intimacy with God\, Passion for the Harvest\, Visionary Leadership\, Culturally Relevant Evangelism\, Multiplication of Leaders\, Family Priority\, Faithful Stewardship\, and Integrity\nTransformational leadership principles applicable in church and community contexts.\nPersonal spiritual formation and missional living.\n\nTrainings will be conducted by Dr. Benjamin Bowman\, an ILI certified trainer and expert in Organizational Leadership and Christian Mission. There will be sessions led by other ILI certified leaders. Group discussions will focus on vision\, mission\, and goals for both personal growth and leadership development as well as multiplying leaders within the local church. \nExpected Outcomes: \n\nEmpowerment of clergy and laity with biblical leadership skills.\nStrengthened disciple-making and church revitalization efforts.\nIncreased collaboration and connection across the MidSouth Conference.\nA sustainable model for ongoing leadership development in the GMC context.\n\n8 Training Events Across the MidSouth (January through August): \n\nGALAX REGIONAL EVENT | Jan. 12-14th – Jordan’s Chapel\, Pulaski\, VA\nASHLAND REGIONAL EVENT | Feb. 26–28th – Cornerstone Methodist\, Ashland\, KY\nMORRISTOWN REGIONAL EVENT | March 19-21 – Covenant GMC in Middlesboro\, KY\nKNOXVILLE-SEVIERVILLE REGIONAL EVENT | May 18-20 – Kodak Methodist Church in Kodak\, TN\n\nStay tuned as we release the remaining six training event dates & locations! \nRegistration Details & Fees: Deadline to Register is March 6th. History Makers I is $175\, plus hotel housing identified by the participant or other housing arranged by the participant. History Makers II is $150\, plus housing. \nThe cost of the lunches and dinners is included in the registration fee. Breakfast will be included in your hotel booking when available. Lunch and dinner will be provided on Monday and Tuesday\, and lunch on Wednesday by the host church. The cost is included in the registration fee. \nMORRISTOWN REGIONAL EVENT Hotel Accommodations: For those needing a hotel\, please call the Holiday Inn Express\, Middlesbrough at 606-248-6860 and use the code GMC to book at the discounted rate in our block of rooms. Bookings must be made by March 6th.  Breakfast is included in your hotel reservation. \nWeather Contingency Plan: In the event of inclement weather during the colder months\, training will be held via Zoom. The cost of the food included in the registration fee will be reimbursed to the participants. \nQuestions? Benjamin Bowman at nominations@midsouthgmc.org
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/morristown-district-international-leadership-institute-ili-leadership-training/
LOCATION:Covenant Methodist Church\, 602 Dorchester Ave.\, Middlesboro\, KY\, 40965\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Bowman":MAILTO:beninkentucky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260212T170419Z
CREATED:20260211T143031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T170419Z
UID:10001881-1773489600-1773504000@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE Certified Lay Minister Course: Basic Bible Course
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Basic Bible Course Certified Lay Minister course on March 7 & 14\, 12:00 pm – 4:o0 pm EST. This course will examine the foundations of Bible study and interpretation. \n\nCourse Requirements: \n\nWrite a one-page paper on your reflections on “How To Read The Bible for all It is Worth.”\nWrite a one-page paper on your reflections on “Inductive Bible Study.”\nSubmit both pages before the class begins and include any questions you may have in your papers. Submit papers to midsouthprayer@gmail.com\n\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy role. The Basic Bible Course will be considered a foundational course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Dr. Carolyn Mash King\n\nRequired Reading: “How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth” by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart – Chapters 1-3\, 5\, 7\, 8\, 11 & 13; “Inductive Bible Study” by Richard Alan Fuhr Jr & Andreas J. Kostenberger- Chapters 1-10\n\nRegistration: This course has a $10 enrollment fee and open to participants from the MidSouth Annual Conference and the Western States Annual Conference. When registering\, please indicate which annual conference you are affiliated so that your course completion can be communicated to the appropriate conference. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Daniel Fulton at dfulton@midsouthgmc.org
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/online-certified-lay-minister-course-basic-bible-course/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260212T170419Z
CREATED:20260211T143031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T170419Z
UID:10001880-1772884800-1772899200@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE Certified Lay Minister Course: Basic Bible Course
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Basic Bible Course Certified Lay Minister course on March 7 & 14\, 12:00 pm – 4:o0 pm EST. This course will examine the foundations of Bible study and interpretation. \n\nCourse Requirements: \n\nWrite a one-page paper on your reflections on “How To Read The Bible for all It is Worth.”\nWrite a one-page paper on your reflections on “Inductive Bible Study.”\nSubmit both pages before the class begins and include any questions you may have in your papers. Submit papers to midsouthprayer@gmail.com\n\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy role. The Basic Bible Course will be considered a foundational course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Dr. Carolyn Mash King\n\nRequired Reading: “How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth” by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart – Chapters 1-3\, 5\, 7\, 8\, 11 & 13; “Inductive Bible Study” by Richard Alan Fuhr Jr & Andreas J. Kostenberger- Chapters 1-10\n\nRegistration: This course has a $10 enrollment fee and open to participants from the MidSouth Annual Conference and the Western States Annual Conference. When registering\, please indicate which annual conference you are affiliated so that your course completion can be communicated to the appropriate conference. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Daniel Fulton at dfulton@midsouthgmc.org
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/online-certified-lay-minister-course-basic-bible-course/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T133937Z
CREATED:20260810T133937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T133937Z
UID:10002318-1772280000-1772294400@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this certified lay ministry course\, History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC\, which will cover\, at a survey level\, the history of the Methodist movement from John Wesley to the present\, as well as the polity (governance structure) and basic doctrine of the Global Methodist Church.\n\nIt is the objective of this course that the student will:\n\nDevelop a basic understanding of these three areas of study (history and polity of the Methodist movement\, and basic doctrine of the GMC).\nDemonstrate the ability to effectively apply knowledge of the polity of the GMC in the local congregation in the assistance of ordering its ministry.\nDemonstrate the ability to explain essential doctrines of the GMC.\nDevelop the knowledge of how to effectively pursue continued inquiry and self-study related to each of these important areas of the life of the church.\n\nDuring the classroom session\, snacks and water are provided. Students will be given a lunch break and are welcome to bring their own meals\, or go to one of the several nearby quick service restaurants. \n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status given to individuals who feel the calling to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy status. The History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC course will be considered a “Foundational” course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Rev. Daniel Fulton\n\nRequired Texts & Coursework: Textbooks & assignments will be emailed to you after registration.\n\nRegistration: Registration can be made online and the cost to attend is $20.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/history-polity-and-doctrine-of-the-gmc/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Wellspring Global Methodist Church\, 3822 MacCorkle AVE SE\, Charleston\, WV\, 25304
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260212T164729Z
CREATED:20251124T134210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T164729Z
UID:10001858-1772280000-1772294400@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Online Certified Lay Minister Course: History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online certified lay ministry course\, History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC\, which will cover\, at a survey level\, the history of the Methodist movement from John Wesley to the present\, as well as the polity (governance structure) and basic doctrine of the Global Methodist Church.\n\nIt is the objective of this course that the student will:\n\nDevelop a basic understanding of these three areas of study (history and polity of the Methodist movement\, and basic doctrine of the GMC).\nDemonstrate the ability to effectively apply knowledge of the polity of the GMC in the local congregation in the assistance of ordering its ministry.\nDemonstrate the ability to explain essential doctrines of the GMC.\nDevelop the knowledge of how to effectively pursue continued inquiry and self-study related to each of these important areas of the life of the church.\n\nOnline Course: This online course will take part in two sessions\, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28\, 12PM – 4PM EST/9AM – 1PM PST. Attendance to both sessions is required. \n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status given to individuals who feel the calling to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy status. The History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC course will be considered a “Foundational” course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Rev. Daniel Fulton\n\nRequired Texts: The required course text will be “Doctrine\, Spirit\, and Discipline” by Kevin Watson\, Zondervan Academic 2024. Students will also need to have access to the texts of the GMC Doctrine and Discipline\, as well as the Catechism\, the free online pdf versions of both are perfectly suitable.\n\nCoursework: Reflection Paper Assignment: Students will write a reflection of their reading of Dr. Watson’s text which will include a brief synopsis of the text\, and draw attention to things they learned\, as well as how they might apply what they have learned in service as a CLM. The paper will be 1.5 to 3 pages in length (double spaced\, standard font)\, and be emailed to the instructor at dfulton@midsouthgmc.org . Due Date: February 20\, 2026.\n\nRegistration: This course has a $10 enrollment fee and open to participants from the MidSouth Annual Conference and the Western States Annual Conference. When registering\, please indicate which annual conference you are affiliated so that your course completion can be communicated to the appropriate conference.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-history-polity-and-doctrine-of-the-gmc/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T163000
DTSTAMP:20260204T122038Z
CREATED:20251016T203237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T122038Z
UID:10001833-1772271000-1772296200@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Symphony of Prayer: Kodak\, TN
DESCRIPTION:The MidSouth Prayer Team would like to invite you to a Symphony of Prayer on February 28th in Kodak\, TN. \nThe purpose of the Symphony is to invite us all to grow deeper in our prayer life by experiencing and widening our prayers to include our brothers and sisters in the Persecuted Church around the world. We will also be praying in earnest for those who do not yet have a relationship with Jesus. There will be teaching on how to help your congregation become a House of Prayer\, and a blueprint for the Symphony\, so that it can be replicated in your church setting. Participants will also experience prayer\, perhaps in a new way. This will be excellent for those beginning to deepen their prayer life\, and for experienced prayer warriors alike. You do not want to miss this!! \nRegister online at no cost to attend! Same day walk-ins are welcome. Lunch included–if there are any dietary restrictions\, please contact Carolyn at midsouthprayer@gmail.com. We are sorry\, childcare is not available for this event. \nFIVE Symphony of Prayer events are happening across the MidSouth! Mark your calendars and stay tuned as registration becomes available. \n\nFeb. 07 | Nashville\, TN at Pennington Fellowship – Learn more & register HERE\nFeb. 28 | Kodak\, TN at Kodak Church – Learn more & register HERE\nMar. 21 | Bowling Green\, KY at Christ Church – Learn more & register HERE\nApr. 25 | Nicholasville\, KY at Nicholasville Methodist Church – Learn more & register HERE\nMay 30 | Waverly\, WV at Crossroads Church – Learn more & register HERE\n\nOUTLINE OF SYMPHONY OF PRAYER 2026 \n\nSYMPHONY: “FALL ON YOUR KNEES”\nTWO PARTS:\n\n10:00 – 12:00 PM | MORNING SESSION: CONCERT OF PRAYER – Pray individually\, with a partner\, and in huddles (2 pairs of partners). Participants will be together in the sanctuary with this segment extremely structured.\n12:00 – 1:30 PM | LUNCH BREAK\n1:30- 2:30 PM | AFTERNOON SESSION: EVANGELISM FOR NATIONS & AT HOME – Prayer will be informal and intense\, with instructions if needed\, or prayed from the heart\, which can be done silently or aloud. Audience of one – God. Prayer for nations with one room for one nation:  Thailand\, Slovakia\, Russia\, Peru\, and Hungary\n2:30 – 2:45 PM | AFTERNOON BREAK\n2:45 – 4:00 PM | PRAYER FOR LOST – Prayer will be for those who do not know Jesus well\, with given instructions if needed\, or prayer from the heart.\n4:00 – 4:30 p.m | HALLELUJAH TIME! Share thanksgivings & praise.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/symphony-of-prayer-knoxville/
LOCATION:Kodak Methodist\, 2923 Bryan Rd\, Kodak\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference,Lay Ministry,Prayer,Training,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dr. Carolyn Mash King":MAILTO:midsouthprayer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260204T174519Z
CREATED:20251210T223848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T174519Z
UID:10001862-1772100000-1772290800@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:ASHLAND REGION: International Leadership Institute (ILI) Leadership Training
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the eight leadership training events across the MidSouth Annual Conference to equip both laity and clergy to serve as transformational leaders who can influence their churches and communities with clarity\, conviction\, and courage. These training sessions are intended to support the mission of the Global Methodist Church as a movement called to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately\, love extravagantly\, and witness boldly. \nThe International Leadership Institute (ILI) History Makers trainings are designed to inspire and equip leaders to live and lead with passion for the Great Commission. These events provide practical and spiritual tools for leadership development\, discipleship\, and multiplication across generations. \nEach ILI event will feature two simultaneous training tracks: \n\nHistory Makers I – Introduction to Biblical and Transformational Leadership\nHistory Makers II – Advanced Training for Returning Participants\n\nBoth History Makers I & II are 3-day leadership experiences designed for clergy\, laity\, and community leaders. Participants will engage in sessions on: \n\nThe Eight Core Values of ILI: Intimacy with God\, Passion for the Harvest\, Visionary Leadership\, Culturally Relevant Evangelism\, Multiplication of Leaders\, Family Priority\, Faithful Stewardship\, and Integrity\nTransformational leadership principles applicable in church and community contexts.\nPersonal spiritual formation and missional living.\n\nTrainings will be conducted by Dr. Benjamin Bowman\, an ILI certified trainer and expert in Organizational Leadership and Christian Mission. There will be sessions led by other ILI certified leaders. Group discussions will focus on vision\, mission\, and goals for both personal growth and leadership development as well as multiplying leaders within the local church. \nExpected Outcomes: \n\nEmpowerment of clergy and laity with biblical leadership skills.\nStrengthened disciple-making and church revitalization efforts.\nIncreased collaboration and connection across the MidSouth Conference.\nA sustainable model for ongoing leadership development in the GMC context.\n\n8 Training Events Across the MidSouth (January through August): \n\nGALAX REGIONAL EVENT | Jan. 12-14th – Jordan’s Chapel\, Pulaski\, VA\nASHLAND REGIONAL EVENT | Feb. 26–28th – Cornerstone Methodist\, Ashland\, KY\nMORRISTOWN REGIONAL EVENT | March 19-21 – Covenant GMC in Middlesboro\, KY\nKNOXVILLE-SEVIERVILLE REGIONAL EVENT | May 18-20 – Kodak Methodist Church in Kodak\, TN\n\nStay tuned as we release the remaining six training event dates & locations! \nRegistration Details & Fees: Register online here. Deadline to Register is February 16th. History Makers I is $175\, plus hotel housing identified by the participant or other housing arranged by the participant. History Makers II is $150\, plus housing. \nThe cost of the lunches and dinners is included in the registration fee. Breakfast will be included in your hotel booking when available. Lunch and dinner will be provided on Monday and Tuesday\, and lunch on Wednesday by the host church. The cost is included in the registration fee. \nASHLAND REGIONAL EVENT Hotel Accommodations: For those needing a hotel\, please call the Hampton Inn\, Ashland\, Kentucky\, at 606-928-2888 and use the code ILI to get the room rate discount for this conference. When they reserve the room\, it does include breakfast. \nWeather Contingency Plan: In the event of inclement weather during the colder months\, training will be held via Zoom. The cost of the food included in the registration fee will be reimbursed to the participants. \nQuestions? Benjamin Bowman at nominations@midsouthgmc.org
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/ashland-region-international-leadership-institute-ili-leadership-training/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Methodist Church\, 2203 29th St.\, Ashland\, KY\, 41101
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Bowman":MAILTO:beninkentucky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T133937Z
CREATED:20260810T133937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T133937Z
UID:10002317-1771675200-1771689600@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this certified lay ministry course\, History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC\, which will cover\, at a survey level\, the history of the Methodist movement from John Wesley to the present\, as well as the polity (governance structure) and basic doctrine of the Global Methodist Church.\n\nIt is the objective of this course that the student will:\n\nDevelop a basic understanding of these three areas of study (history and polity of the Methodist movement\, and basic doctrine of the GMC).\nDemonstrate the ability to effectively apply knowledge of the polity of the GMC in the local congregation in the assistance of ordering its ministry.\nDemonstrate the ability to explain essential doctrines of the GMC.\nDevelop the knowledge of how to effectively pursue continued inquiry and self-study related to each of these important areas of the life of the church.\n\nDuring the classroom session\, snacks and water are provided. Students will be given a lunch break and are welcome to bring their own meals\, or go to one of the several nearby quick service restaurants. \n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status given to individuals who feel the calling to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy status. The History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC course will be considered a “Foundational” course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Rev. Daniel Fulton\n\nRequired Texts & Coursework: Textbooks & assignments will be emailed to you after registration.\n\nRegistration: Registration can be made online and the cost to attend is $20.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/history-polity-and-doctrine-of-the-gmc/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Wellspring Global Methodist Church\, 3822 MacCorkle AVE SE\, Charleston\, WV\, 25304
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260212T164729Z
CREATED:20251124T134210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T164729Z
UID:10001857-1771675200-1771689600@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Online Certified Lay Minister Course: History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online certified lay ministry course\, History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC\, which will cover\, at a survey level\, the history of the Methodist movement from John Wesley to the present\, as well as the polity (governance structure) and basic doctrine of the Global Methodist Church.\n\nIt is the objective of this course that the student will:\n\nDevelop a basic understanding of these three areas of study (history and polity of the Methodist movement\, and basic doctrine of the GMC).\nDemonstrate the ability to effectively apply knowledge of the polity of the GMC in the local congregation in the assistance of ordering its ministry.\nDemonstrate the ability to explain essential doctrines of the GMC.\nDevelop the knowledge of how to effectively pursue continued inquiry and self-study related to each of these important areas of the life of the church.\n\nOnline Course: This online course will take part in two sessions\, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28\, 12PM – 4PM EST/9AM – 1PM PST. Attendance to both sessions is required. \n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status given to individuals who feel the calling to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy status. The History\, Polity\, and Doctrine of the GMC course will be considered a “Foundational” course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Rev. Daniel Fulton\n\nRequired Texts: The required course text will be “Doctrine\, Spirit\, and Discipline” by Kevin Watson\, Zondervan Academic 2024. Students will also need to have access to the texts of the GMC Doctrine and Discipline\, as well as the Catechism\, the free online pdf versions of both are perfectly suitable.\n\nCoursework: Reflection Paper Assignment: Students will write a reflection of their reading of Dr. Watson’s text which will include a brief synopsis of the text\, and draw attention to things they learned\, as well as how they might apply what they have learned in service as a CLM. The paper will be 1.5 to 3 pages in length (double spaced\, standard font)\, and be emailed to the instructor at dfulton@midsouthgmc.org . Due Date: February 20\, 2026.\n\nRegistration: This course has a $10 enrollment fee and open to participants from the MidSouth Annual Conference and the Western States Annual Conference. When registering\, please indicate which annual conference you are affiliated so that your course completion can be communicated to the appropriate conference.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-history-polity-and-doctrine-of-the-gmc/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Fulton":MAILTO:PastorDanielFulton@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260212T164350Z
CREATED:20260120T191100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T164350Z
UID:10001869-1771057800-1771083000@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Basic Training in Disaster Relief
DESCRIPTION:Join the MidSouth Disaster Relief Committee in an upcoming Disaster Relief Basic Training on Saturday\, February 14th\, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  We will gather at Edgefield Methodist Church in Piney Flats\, TN\, to review the steps needed to become a trainer and to prepare for a disaster in your area. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nAll volunteers who need to be prepared to respond to the next disaster event to help survivors must have training. This Basic Disaster Response Team (DRT) training covers the foundational training required for a volunteer to respond to a disaster. This training will cover basic roof tarping\, cleaning flooded homes\, basic assessment techniques\, spiritual and emotional care techniques\, DRT protocols\, and more. \nThe purpose of this training is to prepare our Volunteers to do good and to do no further harm to disaster survivors. After completing this training\, participants will receive the credentials required for individuals and teams responding to disaster events.  Participants who successfully complete this training will receive credentials\, including a DRT ID badge and a volunteer t-shirt. \n\nQualifications & Preparation: \n\nAll training sessions are open to all people aged 18 years and older.  Participants must complete the following: \n\nBackground Check through Sterling Volunteers (CLICK HERE to complete the background check.\nGood deed code: mcnoh2s)\nMinistry Safe Sexual Abuse Awareness Training (For Ministry Safe training\, you can go through your local church or contact Disaster Relief Coordinator\, Rev. Suzanne Whittaker at swhittaker@midsouthgmc.org)\n\nYou will need to bring a Ministry Safe certificate of completion to the disaster relief training to show completion\, as well as a valid state ID (driver’s license) to verify that the background check process is complete. \n**PLEASE NOTE: Completing the background check and MinistrySafe training PRIOR to attending the Disaster Relief training is RECOMMENDED to receive your ID badge immediately. If you have not previously completed these requirements\, contact the Disaster Relief Coordinator\, Rev. Suzanne Whittaker\, at swhittaker@midsouthgmc.org. \n\nRegistration: \n\nThe cost of the class is $40.00 per person and includes meals\, a T-shirt\, an ID badge\, a training book\, and other items provided during the class. Register online here.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/basic-training-in-disaster-relief/
LOCATION:Edgefield\, 745 N Pickens Bridge Rd.\, Piney Flats\, TN\, 37686\, United States
CATEGORIES:Disaster Relief,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260204T121910Z
CREATED:20251016T185449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T121910Z
UID:10001832-1770456600-1770481800@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Symphony of Prayer: Nashville\, TN
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! The Nashville area has been impacted by ice\, so the upcoming Prayer Symphony event is being postponed to ensure safe travel. This event is now scheduled for Feb. 7 (previously scheduled for Jan. 31st) and will take place at the same location and time at Pennington Fellowship Church from 9:30-4:30 pm local time. \nThe purpose of the Symphony is to invite us all to grow deeper in our prayer life by experiencing and widening our prayers to include our brothers and sisters in the Persecuted Church around the world. We will also be praying in earnest for those who do not yet have a relationship with Jesus. There will be teaching on how to help your congregation become a House of Prayer\, and a blueprint for the Symphony\, so that it can be replicated in your church setting. Participants will also experience prayer\, perhaps in a new way. This will be excellent for those beginning to deepen their prayer life\, and for experienced prayer warriors alike. You do not want to miss this!! \nRegister online at no cost to attend! Same day walk-ins are welcome. Lunch included–if there are any dietary restrictions\, please contact Carolyn at midsouthprayer@gmail.com. We are sorry\, childcare is not available for this event. \nFIVE Symphony of Prayer events are happening across the MidSouth! Mark your calendars and stay tuned as registration becomes available. \n\nFeb. 07 | Nashville\, TN at Pennington Fellowship – Learn more & register HERE\nFeb. 28 | Kodak\, TN at Kodak Church – Learn more & register HERE\nMar. 21 | Bowling Green\, KY at Christ Church – Learn more & register HERE\nApr. 25 | Nicholasville\, KY at Nicholasville Methodist Church – Learn more & register HERE\nMay 30 | Waverly\, WV at Crossroads Church – Learn more & register HERE\n\nOUTLINE OF SYMPHONY OF PRAYER 2026 \n\nSYMPHONY: “FALL ON YOUR KNEES”\nTWO PARTS:\n\n10:00 – 12:00 PM | MORNING SESSION: CONCERT OF PRAYER – Pray individually\, with a partner\, and in huddles (2 pairs of partners). Participants will be together in the sanctuary with this segment extremely structured.\n12:00 – 1:30 PM | LUNCH BREAK\n1:30- 2:30 PM | AFTERNOON SESSION: EVANGELISM FOR NATIONS & AT HOME – Prayer will be informal and intense\, with instructions if needed\, or prayed from the heart\, which can be done silently or aloud. Audience of one – God. Prayer for nations with one room for one nation:  Thailand\, Slovakia\, Russia\, Peru\, and Hungary\n2:30 – 2:45 PM | AFTERNOON BREAK\n2:45 – 4:00 PM | PRAYER FOR LOST – Prayer will be for those who do not know Jesus well\, with given instructions if needed\, or prayer from the heart.\n4:00 – 4:30 p.m | HALLELUJAH TIME! Share thanksgivings & praise.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/symphony-of-prayer-nashville/
LOCATION:Pennington Fellowship Church\, 2745 Pennington Bend Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference,Lay Ministry,Prayer,Training,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dr. Carolyn Mash King":MAILTO:midsouthprayer@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260212T164452Z
CREATED:20260103T223120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T164452Z
UID:10001865-1770453000-1770478200@midsouthgmc.org
SUMMARY:Basic Training in Disaster Relief
DESCRIPTION:Join the MidSouth Disaster Relief Committee in an upcoming Disaster Relief Basic Training on Saturday\, February 7th\, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  We will gather at Trinity Hill Methodist Church in Lexington\, Kentucky\, to review the steps needed to become a trainer and to prepare for a disaster in your area. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nAll volunteers who need to be prepared to respond to the next disaster event to help survivors must have training. This Basic Disaster Response Team (DRT) training covers the foundational training required for a volunteer to respond to a disaster. This training will cover basic roof tarping\, cleaning flooded homes\, basic assessment techniques\, spiritual and emotional care techniques\, DRT protocols\, and more. \nThe purpose of this training is to prepare our Volunteers to do good and to do no further harm to disaster survivors. After completing this training\, participants will receive the credentials required for individuals and teams responding to disaster events.  Participants who successfully complete this training will receive credentials\, including a DRT ID badge and a volunteer t-shirt. \n\nQualifications & Preparation: \n\nAll training sessions are open to all people aged 18 years and older.  Participants must complete the following: \n\nBackground Check through Sterling Volunteers (CLICK HERE to complete the background check.\nGood deed code: mcnoh2s)\nMinistry Safe Sexual Abuse Awareness Training (For Ministry Safe training\, you can go through your local church or contact Disaster Relief Coordinator\, Rev. Suzanne Whittaker at swhittaker@midsouthgmc.org)\n\nYou will need to bring a Ministry Safe certificate of completion to the disaster relief training to show completion\, as well as a valid state ID (driver’s license) to verify that the background check process is complete. \n**PLEASE NOTE: Completing the background check and MinistrySafe training PRIOR to attending the Disaster Relief training is RECOMMENDED to receive your ID badge immediately. If you have not previously completed these requirements\, contact the Disaster Relief Coordinator\, Rev. Suzanne Whittaker\, at swhittaker@midsouthgmc.org. \n\nRegistration: \n\nThe cost of the class is $40.00 per person and includes meals\, a T-shirt\, an ID badge\, a training book\, and other items provided during the class. Register online here.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/disaster-relief-basic-training/
LOCATION:Trinity Hill Methodist Church\, 3600 Tates Creek Rd.\, Lexington\, KY\, 40517
CATEGORIES:Disaster Relief,Missions,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Suzanne Whittaker":MAILTO:swhittaker@midsouthgmc.org
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