As we continue forward in 2026, the Great Lakes Annual Conference Nominations Team invites you to prayerfully consider how you might share your gifts, talents, and time in service. We are seeking individuals to serve across our various teams and committees whether you have expressed interest in the past or are feeling called to step in for the very first time. A Fresh Invitation to Serve If you completed a Willingness to Serve form last year, we encourage you to submit a new form for 2026. As our conference continues to grow, so do the needs and opportunities for service. Your interests, availability, or sense of calling may have shifted, and an updated form helps the Nominations Team thoughtfully discern where each person can best serve. Nominate Someone Else We also invite you to prayerfully consider others who may be a great fit for conference leadership. Is there someone in your church or network whose gifts could strengthen our shared ministry? Sometimes people need a simple invitation or encouragement to step forward, and you can be part of that by submitting their name for consideration. How the Process Works The Nominations Team carefully reviews each submission and engages in a prayerful process of discernment to shape our ministry teams. Our goal is to build teams that reflect a variety of perspectives, experiences, and locations, while aligning individuals’ gifts with meaningful opportunities to serve. Next Steps To express your interest or to nominate someone else, please complete the Conference Team Nomination form at the link below. The form provides space to share areas of interest and skills that can support the work of our conference. We believe that when each person offers their unique gifts, our shared ministry becomes stronger and more impactful. Thank you for considering how you might serve, or how you might encourage someone else to step into their calling within the Great Lakes Annual Conference. "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10
Join us on April 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Central Time at Faithbridge Church for a special evening gathering for laity hosted by Global Methodist Church Bishop Mark Webb and Great Lakes Annual Conference Superintendent Scott Pattison. This gathering is centered on the theme "Being the Church – Living our Identity & Purpose" and is designed to encourage and equip laity as we live out our calling together. The evening is designed for laity, as clergy will already be gathered at Faithbridge that day for the Activate Clergy Conference and will hear from Bishop Webb. Come ready to connect with others, engage with meaningful teaching, and be inspired in your walk of faith. Attendance is free, but advance registration is requested to help with planning. Register online at REGISTER NOW . Faithbridge Church 10402 Northwestern Ave, Franksville, WI 53126 Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:30-8:30 pm CT
On March 6, 2026, confirmed tornadoes hit communities served by Global Methodist churches in Edwardsburg and Union City, Michigan. The Great Lakes Annual Conference is collecting funds to be sent directly to these churches to assist with response efforts. Use the link below to donate or send a check made out to: Great Lakes Annual Conference 3100 W Stones Crossing Rd. Greenwood, IN 46143 Note: please add “Michigan Tornado Relief” in the memo. While much work still lies ahead, our churches in Edwardsburg and Union City are already actively engaged in the initial phase of Disaster Response Ministry. As donations come into the conference, the Disaster Response Ministry has been able to provide gift cards to impacted individuals and families to help meet essential needs on a case-by-case basis. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus during this challenging time. More updates will follow, as future rebuilding efforts will create opportunities for project teams to offer additional support.
