Theme: LIVING HOPE
Scripture: Romans 15:13a

Cost: In-person Attendance (Adults) – $50

          Online Attendance – $25 (includes online workshop and zoom access 
          for Saturday morning presentations. Worship Service will be free and 
          streamed online.)

         Clergy lunch on Friday: $20

Program for children and youth:Pre-registrationis required.
Cost: $25 for youth, grades 6 and up
           Free for Children, grades 5 and below

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Denise Bell
Professor at Lexington Theological Seminary

Donald and Lillian Nunnelly Chair and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Leadership. Dr. Bell served as the Regional Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia from 2014-2023. For 35 years, she served churches as pastor, associate, senior associate, satellite pastor, interim pastor, and executive pastor. As a church leader, her enthusiasm in ministry comes from her excitement in seeing lives and churches transformed by fresh ideas and boldness. She engages with others in seeking God for a way that bridges traditional and contemporary paths to meet today’s changes and opportunities. CLICK HERE to read full bio.

Regional Assembly Workshop

Hope for the Future: Strategic Ministry Planning with Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF)

This workshop offers practical guidance for congregations seeking to plan faithfully and strategically for the future. Senior Director of Services Rev. Richard Williams will introduce accessible tools for assessing ministry needs, setting clear priorities, and aligning resources with mission. Participants will gain a hopeful, realistic framework for shaping ministries that are sustainable, responsive, and grounded in the life of their congregation. DCEF is the home of New Church Ministry.

Schedules

FRIDAY – APRIL 24th

10:00am – Registration Opens
12:00pm – Clergy Luncheon: Sponsored by the Pension Fund
  2:00pm – Workshop presented by the Pension Fund
  4:00pm – Registration open for new arrivals
                   Displays open
  6:00pm – Regional Assembly opens with dinner
  7:15pm – Pre-worship celebration: A celebration of Regional Ministries
  7:30pm – Opening Worship
  8:50pm – After Sessions (to be announced)

SATURDAY – APRIL 25th

Note: Breakfast on your own. 
8:00am – Displays open
                  Registration open
 9:00am – Morning Devotions
 9:30am – State of the Region: Rev. Sandy Messick
10:00am – Comprehensive Campaign Launch
10:45am – Break
11:00am – Morning Workshops
12:00am – Lunch (sponsored by TBA)
  1:30pm – Afternoon Workshops
  2:30pm – Pre-worship celebration: A celebration of Regional Ministries
  2:45pm – Closing Worship with communion