# Great Lakes Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church ## Pages - [Connectional Funding](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/connectional-funding) - [Home](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/): Supporting approximately 300 local Global Methodist churches in making disciples of Jesus Christ. - [Leadership](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/leadership) - [Schedule](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/ac26-schedule) - [Board of Ministry](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/bom) - [Kingdom Ripples](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/kingdomripples) - [Legislation](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/legislation) - [Governance & Policies](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/governance---policies) - [Financial Reports](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/financials) - [Teaching, Training, & Tools](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/teaching-training-tools) - [Calendar](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/calendar) - [How to Join](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/applications) - [Submit a Story](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/submit-a-story) - [Our Region](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/our-region): Great Lakes Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church | IL, IN, MI, WI - [Conference Team Nomination Form](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/conference-team-nominations-form) - [News](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/blog) - [Lodging Options](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/lodging-options) - [Test Page](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/test-page) - [Contact](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/contact) - [Annual Conference | June 2024](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/ac24) - [Employment](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/employment): Great Lakes Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church | IL, IN, MI, WI - [Student Ministries](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/student-ministries) - [Forms](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/forms) - [Church & Clergy Profile Forms](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/church---clergy-profile-forms) - [Convening Conference | October 2023](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/cc23) - [Presiding Elders](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/presiding-elders) - [Staff](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/staff) - [FAQs](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/faqs) - [Annual Conference | June 2025](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/ac25) - [Our Churches](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/our-churches) - [Annual Conference | June 2026](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/ac26) ## Español - [Hogar](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx) - [Informes financieros](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/financials) - [Nuestras Iglesias](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/our-churches) - [Cómo unirse](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/applications) - [Conferencia de convocatoria | Octubre 2023](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/convening-conference-october-2023) - [Formularios de perfil de la iglesia y el clero](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/church-clergy-profile-forms) - [Contacto](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/contact) - [Voluntad de servir](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/willingness-to-serve) - [Enviar una historia](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/submit-a-story) - [Calendario](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/calendar) - [Enseñanza, formación y herramientas](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/teaching-training-tools) - [Noticias](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/blog) - [Conferencia anual | Junio 2024](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/annual-conference-june-2024) - [Junta de Ministerio](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/board-of-ministry) - [Nuestra Región](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/our-region) - [Financiamiento conexional](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/connectional-funding) - [Gobernanza y políticas](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/governance-policies) - [Liderazgo](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/es-mx/leadership) ## Blog Posts - [Meet GLAC's Contracted Team Members](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/meet-glac-s-contracted-team-members) - [Great Lakes Laity and Clergy Elected to Commissions and Committee](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/great-lakes-commission-and-council-elections) - [Great Lakes Welcomes Bishop Jerry Kulah](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/introducing-bishop-jerry-p-kulah) - [GLAC Welcomes Two New Staff Members](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/glac-welcomes-two-new-staff-members) - [Great Lakes Annual Conference Announces One New District and Revised District Lines](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/great-lakes-annual-conference-announces-one-new-district-and-revised-district-lines) - [School of Lay Ministry Courses Now Open](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/school-of-lay-ministry-courses) - [We're growing! Explore two new opportunities to join our team.](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/we-re-growing-explore-two-new-opportunities-to-join-our-team) - [Venezuelan Earthquake Relief](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/venezuelan-earthquake-relief) - [2026 Engage Missions Conference](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/2026-engage-missions-conference) - [Forming Leaders and Stewarding Our Blessings](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/forming-leaders-and-stewarding-the-blessing) - [Annual Conference Recap: Dave Ferguson](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/annual-conference-recap-dave-ferguson) - [Annual Conference Recap: Bishop Mark Webb on the Call to Multiply](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/annual-conference-recap-bishop-mark-webb): Annual Conference Recap: Bishop Mark Webb on the Call to Multiply - [Annual Conference Recap: Scott Pattison](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/annual-conference-session-recap-scott-pattison) - [A Movement That Multiplies, Even in Business Sessions](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/a-movement-that-multiplies-even-in-business-sessions) - [Annual Conference Devo for June 12, 2026](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/annual-conference-devo-for-june-12-2026) - [Annual Conference Devo for June 11, 2026](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/annual-conference-devo-for-june-11-2026) - [Annual Conference Devo for June 10, 2026](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/annual-conference-devo-for-wednesday-june-10) - [Main Speakers for the 2026 Annual Conference](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/plenary-speakers-for-the-2026-annual-conference) - [Pre-Conference Devo 2026](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/pre-conference-devo-2026) - [Know Before You Go - Annual Conference 2026](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/know-before-you-go-annual-conference-2026) - [2026 Great Lakes Annual Conference Breakout Speakers & Sessions](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/annual-conference-breakout-speakers-2026): Great Lakes Annual Conference Breakout Speakers & Sessions 2026 - [We Need Your Help with the Strategic Plan Survey](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/we-need-your-help-with-the-strategic-plan-survey) - [30 Day Prayer Challenge](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/30-day-prayer-challenge) - [Step Into Service: Opportunities to Serve in the Great Lakes Annual Conference](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/nominations) - [Bishop Mark Webb Invites Laity to an Evening of Teaching & Fellowship](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/bishop-mark-webb-invites-laity-to-an-evening-of-teaching-fellowship) - [Help with Michigan Tornado Relief](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/help-with-michigan-tornado-relief) - [Annual Conference Housing Options](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/annual-conference-housing-options-and-updates) - [Discover Scouting Ministry: Faith, Fun & Fellowship for Every Age](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/discover-scouting-ministry-faith-fun-fellowship-for-every-age) - [GENERAL CONFERENCE 2026: An Update from the Great Lakes Delegation](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/general-conference-2026-an-update-from-the-great-lakes-delegation) - [Love Kids? We Need You at Annual Conference](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/love-kids-we-need-you-at-annual-conference) - [The Church as a Disciple-Making Movement: 2026 Annual Conference Pre-Conference Training](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/the-church-as-a-disciple-making-movement-2026-annual-conference-pre-conference-training) - [Transforming World Missions: 2026 Annual Conference Pre-Conference Training](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/transforming-world-missions-2026-annual-conference-pre-conference-training) - [Bishop Mark Webb to Visit GLAC Churches Once Again for Time of Teaching](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/bishop-mark-webb-to-visit-glac-churches-once-again-for-time-of-teaching) - [It's Time to REKINDLE: A Day and a Half Retreat That Will Transform Your Ministry](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/it-s-time-to-rekindle-a-day-and-a-half-retreat-that-will-transform-your-ministry) - [Forming for the Future: Two Strategic Contract Roles Now Open](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/forming-for-the-future-two-strategic-positions-now-open) - [Great Lakes Annual Conference Receives Support from a $800,000 Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Strengthen GLAC Churches](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/great-lakes-annual-conference-receives-support-from-a-800-000-grant-from-lilly-endowment-inc-to-strengthen-glac-churches) - [A Call to Stand Together: Year-End Appeal for Oasis Conference](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/a-call-to-stand-together-year-end-appeal-for-oasis-conference) - [Pattison Announces Stan Pegram as Interim Dean of the Cabinet](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/pattison-announces-stan-pegram-as-interim-dean-of-the-cabinet) - [GLAC Welcomes New Office Manager Carol Perry](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/glac-welcomes-new-office-manager-carol-perry) - [2025 Charge Conference Forms Available Now](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/2025-charge-conference-forms-available-now) - [Bishop Mark Webb to Visit Great Lakes Annual Conference Churches for Time of Teaching](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/bishop-mark-webb-to-visit-great-lakes-annual-conference-churches-for-time-of-teaching) - [Know Your Community, and Serve with Purpose](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/know-your-community-and-serve-with-purpose) - [Great Lakes Missional Partners: Making a Difference Around the World](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/great-lakes-mission-partners-making-a-difference-around-the-world) - [GLAC Leaders Meet for Inaugural Champions Summit](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/glac-leaders-meet-for-inaugural-champions-summit) - [Great Lakes Annual Conference Enters Implementation Phase of Strategic Plan](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/great-lakes-annual-conference-enters-implementation-phase-of-strategic-plan) - [GLAC Announces Two New Staff](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/glac-announces-two-new-staff) - [Lilly Endowment Inc. Grant to Strengthen GLAC Local Churches](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/lilly-endowment-inc-grant-to-strengthen-glac-local-churches) - [Great Lakes Committed to Better Serving Illinois Churches Through District Realignment](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/great-lakes-committed-to-better-serving-illinois-churches-through-district-realignment) - [Flood Relief Update from the MidTexas Annual Conference](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/flood-relief-update-from-the-midtexas-annual-conference) - [GLAC Announces Strategic Staff Restructuring to Strengthen Local Church Support](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/glac-announces-strategic-staff-restructuring-to-strengthen-local-church-support2) - [Thank You, Melissa](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/thank-you-melissa) - [Continuing to EQUIP Great Lakes Churches: A Partnership with Church Answers](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/continuing-to-equip-great-lakes-churches-a-partnership-with-church-answers) - [From the Pulpit to the Pits](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/from-the-pulpit-to-the-pits-great-lakes-pastor-chris-roberts-ministers-at-230-mph) - [GLAC Prepares for General Conference Delegate Elections](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/glac-prepares-for-general-conference-delegate-elections) - [Forming for the Future: GLAC Strategic Plan Ready for Conference-Wide Unveiling](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/forming-for-the-future-glac-strategic-plan-ready-for-conference-wide-unveiling) - [Annual Conference Update: Reports and Legislation Now Available](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/annual-conference-update-reports-and-legislation-now-available) - [Join Us for a Missions Meet and Greet at Annual Conference](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/join-us-for-a-missions-meet-and-greet-at-annual-conference) - [Introducing the New Great Lakes Swag Store!](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/introducing-the-new-great-lakes-swag-store) - [Remembering His Faithful Servants: Memorial Service Information Request](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/remembering-his-faithful-servants-memorial-service-information-request) - [Expanding Our Reach: Church Planting Opportunities at Annual Conference Session](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/expanding-our-reach-church-planting-opportunities-at-annual-conference-session) - [Help Shape the Future of Global Methodist Women's Ministries in the GLAC](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/help-shape-the-future-of-global-methodist-women-s-ministries-in-the-glac) - [Prayer Initiatives Before and During the Annual Conference Session](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/prayer-initiatives-before-and-during-the-annual-conference-session) - [GLAC Moves to Refinement Phase of Strategic Planning Process](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/glac-moves-to-refinement-phase-of-strategic-planning-process) - [How a 30-Day Prayer Challenge Can Transform Your Church's Bold Witness](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/how-a-30-day-prayer-challenge-can-transform-your-church-s-bold-witness) - [2025 Great Lakes Annual Conference: Registration Now Open!](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/great-lakes-annual-conference-2025-registration-now-open) - [GLAC Partners with Methodist Foundation of Mississippi for Investment Management and Stewardship Education](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/glac-partners-with-methodist-foundation-of-mississippi-for-investment-management-and-stewardship-education) - [Assist with Flood Relief Efforts in the MidSouth](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/assist-with-flood-relief-efforts-in-the-midsouth) - [Invitation to Serve: Great Lakes Annual Conference Seeking Willing Hearts and Hands](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/invitation-to-serve-great-lakes-annual-conference-seeking-willing-hearts-and-hands) - [Great Lakes and Ethiopia Nazrawiyan Annual Conferences Formalize Missional Partnership](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/great-lakes-and-ethiopia-nazrawiyan-annual-conferences-formalize-missional-partnership) - [Key Annual Conference Forms Go Live](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/key-annual-conference-forms-go-live) - [Transform Your Leadership Journey: An Invitation to ILI](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/transform-your-leadership-journey-an-invitation-to-ili) - [Reimagined GLAC Website Enhances User Experience](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/reimagined-glac-website-enhances-user-experience) - [Strategic Planning Initiative to Chart Future Course](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/strategic-planning-initiative-to-chart-future-course) - [CLERGY: Registration Open for Activate Clergy Gathering](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/clergy-registration-open-for-activate-clergy-gathering) - [LAITY: Spring Course Registration for School of Lay Ministry Remains Open](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/laity-spring-course-registration-for-school-of-lay-ministry-remains-open) - [Navigating the New Path to Ordination](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/navigating-the-new-path-to-ordination) - [Free “Planting Healthy Churches” Training Offered in Illinois](https://www.greatlakesgmc.org/free-planting-healthy-churches-training-offered-in-illinois)