July 11-13, 2024

Epworth By The Sea

You are CALLED.

“Jesus went up on a mountainside and CALLED to him those he wanted, and they CAME to him.”
— Mark 2:13

Disciples come when Jesus calls. You have been called. We have been called.

You have been called:

to come to Jesus
to follow Jesus
to become like Jesus
to show others Jesus

We have been called:

to care for one another
to BE the church
to equip the saints
to send out servants

Our response to God’s call is how God chose to let the world know Him.

Calling is a core concept in our Christian faith. God initiates. God invites. We respond. A failure on our part to hear and respond to God will not ultimately thwart God’s work, but it does rob us of the joy of participating with God in his redemptive plan.

This calling is not just to clergy or church staff, but to the whole people of God — the Laity (laos) who are "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession," charged to "declare the praises of Him who has called us out of darkness and into His wonderful light." (1 Peter 2:9) As God’s people, we are a called people!

Christ is counting on you to hear and respond to His calling on your life. It is time for us to return to a culture of calling where hearing God is normal and expected and where we once again inspire and encourage each other to joyfully respond to God’s call on our lives.

Come discover your CALLING with us.

Registration

ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER!

Are you a Delegate?

Delegates are:

  1. Appointed clergy (and senior status clergy).

  2. Laity elected by each church’s charge conference as defined in the TBoDD.

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 charge for family members of the delegate (unless they too are delegates).

OR

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!

Would you like to sponsor our event?

The SGAGMC has a number of opportunities to sponsor this year’s Annual Conference. Sponsor tables will be available for $200 and include inclusion in the conference journal.. Other opportunities are available including customized options — contact us at info@sgagmc.org.

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 and purchase food.

Agenda

*Subject to change

Thursday, July 11

  • 9am – 12pm     Vendor Check-in & Setup

  • 1pm                 Prayer Room Opens

  • 1pm – 5pm       Conference Check-in

  • 3pm – 6:30pm  Recreation by the River

  • 5:30pm             Cook Out Dinner

  • 7pm                Called to Come to Jesus — Sarah Helder

Friday, July 12

  • 8am Breakfast & Prayer Room Opens

  • 9am Called to Care for One Another — Clergy & Laity

  • 10:30am Time with General Conference Delegation

  • 11:00am Called to Be the Church — Michelle Johnson

  • 12pm Lunch

  • 1pm Ordinand Meeting w/Bishop & Rehearsal

  • 1:30pm Called to Equip the Saints — BREAKOUT #1

  • 3:30pm Called to Support the Church — Business Session

  • 5:30pm Dinner

  • 7pm Called to Show the World — Matt Reynolds

Saturday, July 13

  • 8am Breakfast & Prayer Room Opens

  • 9am Called to Equip the Saints — BREAKOUT #2

  • 11:00am Called to Send — Ordination Service

  • 12:00pm Lunch

Breakouts

Breakout information coming in May!

Conference Presenters

  • Bishop Scott Jones

    GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE GMC, AUTHOR

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  • Rev. Jay Hanson

    PESIDENT PRO TEMP OF THE SGAGMC

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  • Rev. Dr. Jeffrey W. Frymire

    DIRECTOR OF THE JAMES EARL MASSE CENTER ON COMPELLING PEACHING

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  • Sarah Helder

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  • Michelle Johnson

    EXECUTIVE PASTOR AT SKIDAWAY ISLAND METHODIST CHURCH

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  • Rev. Dr. Matt Reynolds

    PRESIDENT & FOUNDER OF SPIRIT & TRUTH

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  • MORE COMING SOON!

    Additional Speakers will be released over the following months!

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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 .

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 for in the exhibitors area (co-located with the registration area in Strickland Auditorium) 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. Contact us at info@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 and youth, a nursery will NOT be provided this year. Additionally, all children and youth must be registered with the conference to attend children and youth 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.

For more information.

Email us at info@sgagmc.org — or use the following form.