“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
- Acts 1:8
Speakers:
The Spirit & Truth Team
(Matt Reynolds, Maggie Ulmer, and Emma Winchester)
+ Special Guests, Bishop Mark Webb, Pete Bellini, and John Wayne McMann
Conference Schedule:
Friday
7:00-9:00pm Session 1 - Matt Reynolds
Saturday
9:00-10:30am Session 2 - Emma Winchester
10:45-12:00pm Session 3 - Pete Bellini
12:00-1:30pm Lunch on your own
1:30-2:45pm Session 4 - John Wayne McMann
3:00-4:30pm Session 5 - Maggie Ulmer
Host Location:
Stillwater Church
6911 Frederick Pike
Dayton, OH 45414
Bishop Mark Webb
Bishop Webb continues to serve the Global Methodist Church and was one of the two original bishops that helped to build the newly formed GMC.
Pete Bellini
Dr. Bellini is the Professor of Church Renewal and Evangelization at United Theological Seminary. He is a prolific author and speaker.
John Wayne McMann
John Wayne is the Lead Pastor at First Methodist Church in Conroe, Texas, just north of Houston. He is a passionate leader committed to church renewal.
Special Pre-Conference Opportunity for pastors and spouses (Available only in Dayton)
Dan and Erin Gildner
Dan is the Lead Pastor of Grace Church Perrysburg, and an elder and Board of Ministry Chair in the Global Methodist Church. He has a passion to shepherd shepherds and has invested research in burnout and clergy resilience. Erin has a heart for intercession, marriages, the global church, and creating space for Presence-centered encounters.
Healing for Shepherds
Schedule: Friday, March 21 from 2:00-5:00pm
Cost: $20
Registration: Use normal conference registration and add the pre-conference option.
This unique space prior to the Conference, led by Dan and Erin Gildner, is for pastors and spouses to come into the presence of God in worship, Scripture, healing and prophetic prayer. We anticipate God using these 3 hours to rebuild and refresh pastors and spouses for the next season of life together. We encourage clergy to bring their spouses with them if possible for this special time.
What is a Spirit & Truth Conference?
At Spirit & Truth we long to see the church fully alive! We exist to help equip a global movement of local churches to become empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission. A Spirit & Truth Conference is a gathering for believers to get equipped and seek the powerful presence of the Lord together. It’s a chance to learn from respected leaders about ways to spark a new movement of back-to-the-basics, Spirit-filled, missional Christianity.
What is the theme at this year’s Spirit & Truth conference?
In Dayton we will focus in on Spirit-filled living and evangelism. How do we cooperate with the Holy Spirit everyday to become missionaries right where God has already planted us? Together we will learn what it means to be filled and sent by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses for Jesus Christ.
What is the schedule?
The conference begins at 7:00pm on Friday night. Doors will open at 6:15pm for walk-in registration. The conference runs on Saturday from 9:00am through about 4:30pm.
How much does it cost?
$59 (Note: There is limited seating, so register soon!)
If I’m coming from out of town, where should I stay?
There are tons of lodging options near the host church, Stillwater Church, located at 6911 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH 45414.
Here’s what some people who attended past Spirit & Truth conferences shared about their experience:
“This gathering of people is one of the few events I've attended where priority is given to a true, life-changing encounter with the power of the Holy Spirit. It's not about speakers or information. When we come hungry to glorify the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, that kind of encounter with the Living God changes us.”
“Following a season of heavy burdens and weariness as a lay leader and church staff member, Spirit & Truth Conference is where I found rest for my soul. I had been unable to pray, quiet my mind, and worship rightly for months. Holy Spirit met me at the conference and freed me to worship and receive rest and refreshment. Praise the Lord!”
“While labeled a conference, this is more an annual gathering of sons and daughters who stop from the everyday life of ministry to listen, to sing, to be, to laugh, to cry and mostly to join with others and continue the ancient battle cry, ‘Come, Holy Spirit!’”
“If you have the opportunity to go—go. And encourage others to go with you. You will experience God’s presence, love, healing and the church family in such a mighty way. Come hungry.”
“Spirit and Truth is a time to be in the presence of God with others and to see the Holy Spirit change lives!”
“Before attending I felt like a dry sponge but off the out pouring of the Holy Spirit and the praise, worship and prayer, I fell refreshed and ready to soldier on for Christ.”
