The Kingdom of God
Where
Riverton Church 55 E Strasburg Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630
When
Thursday to Saturday
May 29 - May 31
Annual Conference Speakers
Prepare to be uplifted and inspired with various Virginia leaders joining us for our 2025 Annual Conference. Explore the diverse perspectives and spiritual insights shared by our lineup of respected clergy and laity.
John Bright
Presiding Elder
David Lowe
Virginia GMC Presiding Elder
Brandon Nichols
Assistant Conference Superintendent
Mark Webb
Bishop
Greg West
Conference Superintendent
Event Schedule
2025 Virginia Annual Conference Schedule
Our Schedule includes insightful speeches, interactive trainings, Annual Conference Business and fellowship opportunities for you at the 2025 Virginia Conference.
Thursday May 29
Day 1 Theme: Children of the King
Registration TBD
TBD
Prayer Room OpensTBD
Yunho Eo
TBD
Praise and Worship:Receiving Forgiveness
Concert of Prayer: Walking in Faith Sanctuary
John Bright
TBD
Lunch TBD
TBD
Praise Music TBD
TBD
TBD
Clergy Session TBD
TBD
TBD
Laity Session - Bible Study: The Lord’s Prayer Sanctuary
TBD
Conference Business Session Sanctuary
TBD
TBD
Supper Local Resturants
Find a friend to have supper with! Eat there or bring it back for evening worship!
Praise and Worship Sancuary
TBD
TBD
Friday May 30
Day 2 Theme: Citizens of the Kingdom
Registration TBD
TBD
Prayer Room OpensTBD
Yunho Eo
TBD
Praise and Worship
Concert of Prayer: Walking in the Spirit Sanctuary
John Bright
TBD
Delegate Election for General Conference Sanctuary
Bishop Webb
TBD
Lunch TBD
TBD
Praise and Worship TBD
TBD
State of the Conference Sanctuary
Greg West, and Brandon Nichols
Sacramental Theology David Lowe
TBD
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Christian Identity: What it means to be an adopted child of God TBD
TBD
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What is the Bible? TBD
TBD
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Supper Local Resturants
Find a friend to have supper with! Eat there or bring it back for evening worship!
Praise and Worship Sancuary
TBD
TBD
Saturday May 31, 2025
Day 3 Theme: Ambassadors of the Kingdom
Prayer Room OpensTBD
Yunho Eo
TBD
Praise and Worship
Concert of Prayer: Walking in the World Sanctuary
John Bright
TBD
Entire Sanctification: TBD
TBD
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Priesthood of All Believers: healthy expectations of lay clergy partnership TBD
TBD
- TBD
Wesleyan Connectionalism TBD
TBD
- TBD
Lunch TBD
TBD
Time with Bishop Webb Sanctuary
Bishop Webb
TBD
What does it mean to be an Ambassador of the Kingdom: Practical Sanctification Workshop:TBD
TBD
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Jesus in the Public Square: Faithful Apologetic Engagement TBD
TBD
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Practical Witnessing Workshop TBD
TBD
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Ordination and Commissioning of those calledSanctuary
Bishop Webb
Celebration Fellowship Hall
Ordinands and their family and close friends are invited to the fellowship hall for a celebration with cake and beverages.
May 27
Ordinand Training TBD
Bishop Mark Webb, Tom Thomas, Greg West, and Brandon Nichols
TBD
May 31
Ordinands Gathering TBD
Bishop Mark Webb, Tom Thomas, Greg West, Brandon Nichols, and Presiding Elders
May 31
Ordination Sanctuary
Bishop Webb
May 31
Celebration Fellowship Hall
Ordinands and their family and close friends are invited to the fellowship hall for a celebration with cake and beverages.
Event Venue
Riverton Church, Front Royal, VA
Located in Front Royal Virginia Riverton is the location of this years Annual Conference Gathering! There are many hotels and local restaurants located near the church. The church has adquate parking and accessibility for everyone to attend the Annual Conference.
Event Accessibility Accommodations
If you are in need of accommodations for the 2025 VA Annual Conference Gathering please contact us at communications@gmcvirginia.org.
Accessibility at Riverton
Coming Soon!
Parking at Riverton
There is plenty of parking at Riverton Church.
Details coming soon!
There is a drop off and pick up zone near the registration area for those with limited mobility. If you need additional assistance to and from the parking lot please contact us.
Hotels
Here are some nearby hotels
Coming Soon!
Restaurants
Friday Supper is on your own! Consider trying one of these local places.
Gallery
Check our gallery from the recent events
Volunteer at the Annual Conference
Volunteering at the VA GMC Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to play an integral role in fostering a sense of community and service within the Global Methodist Church right here in Virginia. As a volunteer, you'll have the chance to contribute to the smooth operation of the conference, whether it's by assisting with registration, guiding attendees to around the building, or providing logistical support behind the scenes. Your dedication and commitment to service will not only enrich the conference experience for all participants but also embody the spirit of Wesleyan hospitality and fellowship. Join us in making a difference and shaping the future of the Virginia Global Methodist Church Annual Conference.
To volunteer contact David Bean today!
Ministry Partners
Ministry Partners will be coming soon!
Coming Soon!
F.A.Q
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How do I nominate a Delegate for the GMC General Conference?
Clergy delegates will recieve a form to complete to nominate themselves or someone else as a delegate to the GMC General Conference. If you are Clergy delegate and you do not receive an email by May 1st please contact Brooke Bailey.
We are in the process of gathering Lay Delegate information to be able to email out the lay nomination form. Once we have this information from churches we will email the lay nomination form out at a later date. Please be in prayerful consideration on who you wish to nominate.
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Who is allowed to vote for Delegates to the GMC General Conference
Only church delegates (laity) and GMC clergy are allowed to vote. If you are a clergy and have questions about your specific voting status please contact us as soon as possible.
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Who is allowed to come to the VA GMC Ordination on May 31st?
Anyone who wishes to attend the Spring 2024 Ordination class of the VA GMC can be present. We encourage all conference attendees to stay for the ordination service if they are able to celebrate the ordinands for answer the call God has placed on their lives.
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I am being ordained, who am I allowed to bring up with me?
Each ordinand may have up to two elders as sponsors, and their spouse and children, if applicable, to stand with you for the laying on of hands. Of course, please invite your family, friends, and church folk to the service.
Families of ordinands will not have reserved seating so please have anyone coming up with you come early to get a seat that will work for them.
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I am in need of a disability accommodation for this event how can I make my request?
If you have an accommodation need please contact Brooke Bailey. We will try to accommodate your needs with a reasonable accommodation.
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Is there a designated section for voting and non-voting members?
Yes. There will be a designated section that will be roped off for voting members to sit. Other attendees are welcome to be present during the vote in other areas of the sanctuary.
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What food is going to be available at the GMC Annual Conference?
The Virginia GMC will be providing the following food and beverages at the 2024 VA GMC Annual Conference Gathering:
- Lunch both days
- Snacks both days
- Drinks for meals
- Ordination Reception food and drinks
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I have a food allergy what are my options?
If you have a food allergy that will need to be accommodated please contact Brooke Bailey.
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I have a child being brought with me will childcare be provided?
Yes! Childcare will be provided at the conference event, HOWEVER all children must be pre-registerd on your registration form in order for you to use childcare. All children who are not pre-registered will NOT be allowed to use the childcare option.
This is so that we have the proper number of attendees in the childcare for the children that will be there.
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What hotel arrangements are available?
The conference is working on making arrangements with hotels !
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I only want to come for one day is that possible?
Yes! You can register for just 1 day of the conference, of your choosing. If you need assistance registering please contact the gathering team today!
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Is Supper being provided at the conference?
Supper is not being provided by the conference. A plan meal break is being scheduled between 5-7pm for you to go out and get food. You can bring food back or enjoy it at the restaurant. We encourage you to fellowship with conference attendees!
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Am I allowed to bring food or drinks into the conference?
Yes! You are allowed to bring in outside food and drinks as you wish. We require that you do not bring glass into the facility for safety and that you dispose of food and drink containers in the recycle bins as needed.
Registration Options
Look at our registration options based on your role at the conference and how many days you wish to attend!
Non-Delegate
$45
- Snacks and Beverages All Days
- Lunch All Days
- Name Badge
- Bag of Information
- Trainings
Church Delegates & Clergy
$45
- Snacks and Beverages All Days
- Lunch All Days
- Name Badge
- Bag of Information
- Trainings
- Voting Information
Registration and Checkin At The Event
Once you arrive at Riverton you will go to the registration desk. At the registration table you will recieve your name tag and all materials you will need for the conference day(s). Once registered you can proceed into Riverton Church to get adjusted to the building and fellowship with others until the days events begin.
Contact Us
Need assistance with something, please contact us today!