Events & Gatherings
Upcoming gatherings and opportunities to connect
Welcome to the Global Methodist Church Events Page
Here you’ll find a events happening across the denomination, ranging from conference-wide gatherings and training opportunities to regional and leadership events. These events are organized by the annual conferences, regional leaders, and, in some cases, other affiliated groups.
Please note that this page highlights events at the conference or denomination level.
For local church activities in your area, we recommend contacting your church directly.
For more details about any of the events listed below, please reach out to the organizers using the contact information provided in each listing.
2026 General Conference
August 30-September 5, 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa
2024 Convening General Conference
Watch the Replays
So the World Will Know was the 2024 Convening General Conference of the Global Methodist Church—a historic gathering where delegates and leaders from around the world came together to engage theological, operational, and practical topics shaping the life of the church.
This event marked a defining moment for our connection, offering teaching, inspiration, and shared discernment across every level of the denomination. If you missed a session or want to revisit key moments, this library of replays gives you access to the messages, conversations, and resources that continue to guide our mission.
regional & Conference EveNts
Here you’ll find a variety of regional gatherings and activities happening across the Global Methodist Church. These events are organized by the annual conferences, regional leaders or other affiliated groups. We are pleased to share them here to help connect you with opportunities in your area.
For details beyond what is provided below, we encourage you to reach out directly to the event organizers.
Contact information, if provided, is included in the event descriptions.
Journey to a Safer Ministry
Free Webinar Series
Starting in August, the Journey continues as follows:
October 27th | Creating Background Check Strategy – Part 1
November 17th | Creating Background Check Strategy – Part 2
The
Journey series is free; register for upcoming webinars at MinistrySafe.com/Webinars.
The goal is to address all major topics related to
child sexual abuse prevention and
reporting.
In Spring of 2026, the webinars covered:
Recognizing the Risk: Understanding the Grooming Process
Building the System: Creating an Effective Child Safety Framework
Protecting Kids from Kids: Understanding and Preventing Peer Sexual Abuse
Policies That Protect: Writing and Implementing Effective Policies & Procedures
All prior webinars were
recorded and are
available to view at your convenience at MinistrySafe.com/Webinars.
Beyond These Walls Conference
February 25-27, 2027
The Woodlands Methodist Church
2200 Lake Woodlands Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Beyond These Walls is a gathering for pastors, ministry leaders, mission leaders, and every believer who longs to see the Church fully alive to the Great Commission.
Hear from influential voices from across the Church and around the world who are passionate about seeing the Gospel advance. This is more than a conference. It is an invitation to lift your eyes, rediscover God’s heart for the world, and ask what could happen when ordinary believers are empowered to live on mission everywhere God sends them.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Our keynote speakers bring years of frontline experience, fresh perspective, and a shared conviction that the Church was created for mission. This year's conference features an amazing line up of Keynote Speakers: Todd Ahrend, Bishop Erika Crawford, Tim Fox, and Ed Stetzer,
Register
HERE
Cost is $129 per person through November 1, 2026.
Group discounts and refund details are available at
www.beyondthesewalls.com
For questions, contact: contact@beyondthesewalls.com
The Celebration Women's Ministry National Conference will be in Houston, TX from April 2 - 3, 2027 at the Sheraton North Hotel.
Visit our website to lean about our line up of great speakers. Our conference will be a time of powerful worship and an opportunity to connect with women from around the world.
JESUS, is the theme - the Name Above Every Name, Philippians 2:9.
The Sheraton North, offers free shuttle service to and from Bush IAH airport, making travel to the event venue convenient.
The conference begins at 9:00 am on Friday and concludes at 5:00 pm on Saturday. Lunch on Friday is included in your registration fee.
Now is the time to take advantage of the Early Bird registration special.
For more information and to register, visit our website celebrationministries.org/nc27 .
We encourage you to share this event with the ladies in your local churches.
PAST ANNUAL CONFERENCE EVENTS
June 18 - 21, 2025
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH
For annual conference details, go to their event page here!
June 24 – 28, 2025
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC
For daily schedule, and other conference details, click
here
June 25 – 27, 2025 – BEHOLD
Mt. Horeb Church
Lexington, S.C.
For conference details and to register, click
here!
