Meet the expert speakers and explore the transformative breakout sessions planned for the Great Lakes Annual Conference. Join us for ministry training and connection.
Help shape what’s next! We’re calling on both clergy and laity to take part in our Strategic Plan Survey, built around five key areas that guide our shared work: Cultural Formation, Discipleship Formation, Leadership Formation, Local Church Formation, and Missional Formation. Each section reflects the heart of what’s already happening and where God may be leading us next. This is your opportunity to speak into the future of our conference. Your voice will directly help equip the Strategy Team as they continue building, refining, and moving this work forward. The more voices we hear, the stronger and more aligned our mission becomes. The survey is open through May 15 , so don’t miss your chance to be part of it! As a bonus, we’ll be giving away two $50 gift cards ! The winners will be chosen at random, with one gift card going to a clergy participant and one to a lay participant, plus a little friendly bragging rights. Let’s build what’s next, together.
Are you looking to strengthen your church’s prayer life, share the Gospel more intentionally, build meaningful connections in your community, and be a source of hope? The Great Lakes Annual Conference is pleased to continue its partnership with Church Answers through The Hope Initiative —a powerful 30-day prayer journey designed to equip your congregation to share the message of Jesus Christ with confidence and boldness. Through this initiative, your church will engage your community in authentic ways—connecting with people where they live, work, and spend their time—all while remaining grounded in prayer and Scripture. Along the way, you’ll have access to a variety of videos, templates, and practical tools to support and guide your efforts. We’re offering this powerful experience at a significantly reduced cost of just $25 per church for any Global Methodist Church in the Great Lakes Annual Conference region. To learn more about how The Hope Initiative can energize your congregation, pastors can reach out to info@greatlakesgmc.org . The Hope Initiative will help pastors and church members: ✔ Develop a renewed passion and confidence for evangelism ✔ Deepen their understanding of the biblical foundation for Gospel ministry ✔ Connect more effectively with their community ✔ Engage in consistent training through a proven, repeatable process ✔ Feel equipped, encouraged, and inspired We look forward to seeing how God will move through your church in this season! You can also learn more about The Hope Initiative and other Church Answers resources HERE .
