Speakers for Annual Conference
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Bishop Leah Gregory
Bishop of South Georgia Confernce of the Global Methodist Church
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Rev. Jay Hanson
Conference Superintendent of the South Georgia Conference of the Global Methodist Church
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Speaker 3
To be announced 4/4/25
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Speaker 4
To be announced 4/11/25
Registration
ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER!
Are you a Delegate?
Delegates are:
Appointed clergy (and senior status clergy).
Laity elected by each church’s charge conference as defined in the BoDD.
If you are unsure if you are a delegate, please contact your pastor or email info@sgagmc.org.
The registration fee for delegates is $60 per delegate. There is no registration charge for family members of the delegate (unless they too are delegates).
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Not a Delegate?
Annual Conference is an exciting event for ALL laity and clergy in South Georgia, not just delegates!
This year, we will NOT be charging for attendees who are not delegates. That means that non-delegates and family can attend with no SGAGMC registration fee.
Check out the agenda and keep an eye out for the speakers being announced over the next months and reserve your spot. ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER!
Come Expecting
We have two ways we are encouraging everyone to come and expect God to do some great things.
#1 An Invatation to Fasting and Prayer
We have two seperate days we are inviting the entire conference to join together in a day of prayer and fasting.
Tuesday, June 10th will be one month away from the start of our annual conference.
Thursday, July 10th will be the start of the conference this evening. Some may begin to choose fasting the evening before and breaking the fast at supper before our first session.
We believe these times of prayer and fasting together are important. This will help increase our connection with God as well as our anticipation. While many may fast from food there are many ways to fast. Please consult with your pastor and medical professionals if you are new or jumping back into the practice of fasting.
#2 An Invitation to Begin Worshipping Together
Our annual conference planning teams are working hard preparing for a great conference.
Our worship team has prepared a spotify playlist of the worship songs they will be leading. We encourage you to spend some time in the following weeks worshipping God through song in this playlist. You can listen to the playlist HERE.
Annual Conference Lodging
Need a Place to Stay?
Our host Epworth by the Sea has numerous options available for accommodations as well as meals onsite. Click below to make your reservations for a hotel room or if you are staying offsite, to purchase food.
Commuting?
If you will be staying offsite, please complete the commuter registration form and fee at Epworth’s site below. You are also able to purchase meals through this form.
Sponsor Information
Sponsors are key partners in helping us have a great conference. Thank you for considering joining us.
If your organization would like to request a booth at Annual Conference, please complete the Sponsor Registration Link below. We have two levels of sponsorships. The Basic Sponsor package gives you a table in our main space. The cost is $200.
In addition to the Basic Sponsor package, you can add a Premium Sponsor Package for $1,000 which includes speaking time during a session.
For questions, please contact David at david@sgagmc.org.
Agenda
*Subject to change
Thursday, July 10
9am – 2pm Sponsor Check-in & Setup
12pm Prayer Room Opens
3pm – 4:30pm Conference Check-in (Ellie Harvey Room)
4:30pm Clergy Session
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Every Tongue (Worship) - (Strickland)
Friday, July 11
9am Every Word (Bible Study) - (Strickland)
10:30 Breakouts
12pm Lunch
1:30pm Elections/Mission Fair (Strickland)
2:30pm Free time
4:30 Business Session (Strickland)
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Every Generation (Worship) - (Strickland)
Saturday, July 12
9am Laity Session
10:30 Every Person - Ordination Service - (Stickland)
Breakout Sessions
Coming soon!
FAQs
Who is invited?
Everyone! We are excited to have opportunities for fellowship, fun, worship, and teaching for people in all areas of the church — clergy and laity — and ages — young and old.
And this year, all non-delegates have no conference fee to attend!
Who are the delegates to the business sessions?
While all can attend the business sessions, only delegates as defined by the BoDD are allowed a vote in business matters of the Annual Conference. Each church who has joined the GMC by July 1st can send one laity delegate per clergy member appointed to their church as well as their appointed clergy as clergy delegates. Again, we hope each church will send more folks to enjoy the connection, teaching and inspirational aspects of the conference.
Where can I find accommodations in St. Simons?
While Epworth by the Sea has wonderful accommodations, St. Simons offers many other opportunities if Epworth by the Sea is full or if you are looking for something different such as a rental home or beach front access. Remember to pay the Epworth Commuter fee if you choose to stay offsite by visiting the commuter link previously listed on this page.
The following five hotels are recommended for their close proximity to Epworth, but other options are also available:
Holiday Inn Express
Best Western Plus
Hampton Inn
Home2Suites by Hilton
King and Prince (waterfront option)
What is there to do on St. Simon’s Island?
St. Simon’s Island is a wonderful place to visit, from beaches to historic sites to great dining. The Golden Isles Visitor Guide provides a great start for visitors to St. Simon’s Island. The Golden Isles Map provides a quick understanding of the layout of the island including Epworth by the Sea and many popular Points of Interest.
I want to come. What do I need to do?
Every person attending the conference must register at the links on this page. For delegates, the cost is $60. For non-delegates, the conference registration is free! Again, even though there is no fee for non-delegates, all attendees must register on this page.
Can our ministry or organization exhibit at the conference?
Approved ministries and organizations will have opportunities to present or be included in the conference journal.
A table in the exhibitors area and listing in the conference journal is $200. Registration is available via the sponsorship registration button earlier on this page.
More extensive, customizable sponsorship opportunities are available, including the opportunity to speak briefly at a conference session. Please use the premium sponsor form button earlier on this page. Contact David at david@sgagmc.org for more information.
What about families and child care?
We very much desire for families and people of all ages to join us at Epworth. While we intend to have a number of specific recreational and educational activities for children (K-5th), a nursery will NOT be provided this year. Additionally, all children must be registered with the conference to attend children events. These events will be noted in the agenda in the near future.
What if I have a problem with my Epworth by the Sea reservation?
The SGAGMC has NO access to the Epworth By The Sea registration system.
We can only access your SGAGMC Conference registration.
If you have reservation questions, such as confirmation of your reservation or to modify your reservation, please contact EBTS at 912.638.8688.
Still have questions?
Email info@sgagmc.org and we will be happy to help!