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SUMMARY:2026 Hope of the Gospel Evangelism Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wed\, May 20 \nTime: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Central Time \nLocation: Virtual Summit (link provided after registration) \nConference Host: Ieisha Hawley\, director of Evangelism\, Serve Locally | Make & Deepen Disciples\n\nFREE Registration: Info & Registration here \nThe “Hope of the Gospel” virtual summit on May 20 will help strengthen the culture of evangelism in your church and equip individual participants to share hope in everyday moments—with family\, coworkers\, neighbors\, and even strangers God places in their path. The summit will run from 10am – 5pm Eastern Time. A schedule of speakers and breakout sessions is provided on the registration page for those who can only access the event at limited times. Church leaders and anyone in your church who is motivated to see people come to faith and begin to follow Jesus is encouraged to participate. Details about the “Hope of the Gospel” Evangelism Conference on May 20 can be accessed here: https://covchurch.org/hope-of-the-gospel. Related resources for intentional evangelism in the ECC here: https://covchurch.org/make-and-deepen-disciples/intentional-evangelism.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/2026-hope-of-the-gospel-evangelism-conference/
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning for Lay Leadership Workshop
DESCRIPTION:6:45 p.m.  — Meet and Greet\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. — Training Session\nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85699532441\n \nHave you ever been nominated to serve in a position for which you have had no education or training? Have you ever served in a position of leadership and found yourself wondering “who are they going to find to replace me when my term expires?”  Because of these common experiences\, the importance of intentional leadership development and succession planning in the local church cannot be overstated! \nIn this session\, Garth McGrath (Superintendent) and Peg Cichon (Missional Vitality Liaison) with the Great Lakes Conference will discuss how to develop pools of potential leaders through preaching and intentional discipleship strategies. They will also share practical steps for spotting talent\, recruiting\, teaching\, equipping\, encouraging and empowering talented people to serve effectively in church leadership. \nEach church is encouraged to have at least two people from the Leadership Team or Church Council attend the session. Participation of the Chair of the church’s Nominating Committee would be particularly helpful. After the session\, we can set up time with you to discuss how your church can use particular resources identified in the session. \nOne of the best things about being in the Covenant is sharing in fellowship with “Mission Friends” in other Covenant churches.  Join us at 6:45 p.m. to meet and greet other Covenant Church leaders from around the Great Lakes Conference. The session will officially begin at 7:00pm.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/succession-planning-for-lay-leadership-workshop/
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SUMMARY:GLC Pastor-Spouse Fall Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register by Mail: Click here to download the Brochure\, and mail the registration form with your payment. \nRegister Online: https://www.covchurchgiving.com/p-123-fall-ministers-retreat.aspx \nRequest a Scholarship: https://tinyurl.com/glcmaretreat \nOur fall retreat this year is October 5-7 at Maumee Bay Lodge\, 1750 State Park Road\, #2\, Oregon\, OH 43616 \nThis year’s retreat will be led by a team from the Ministry Rooted Pastors. They exist to help pastors\, church leaders\, and their spouses be rooted in the love of God for the flourishing of the church and the healing of our broken world. Leading our retreat from Rooted Pastors include Pam Pangborn\, Kevin Butcher\, William Mack\, and Matt Ness. Our worship leader from Rooted Pastors will be David Simmons. For more information on their ministry\, go to rootedpastors.org. \nLearning to walk and not faint is centered upon Isaiah 40:28-31 and focuses on nurturing resilience in pastoral ministry in life. What it means to truly hope in the Lord while renewing our strength\, and continuing to walk\, even when weary and faint\, will be the focus of our time together. We will also explore the importance of being rooted in the love of God\, and how that impacts our relationships with others. Bring your spouse and join us for this time of encouragement and renewal.\nThis retreat will be a balance of worship\, teachings\, and reflective time with Jesus. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n– The GLCMA Officers
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-pastor-spouse-fall-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center\, 1750 State Park Rd #2\, Oregon\, OH\, 43616
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