ANNUAL CONFERENCE
May 31 - June 1, 2019
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General Info
Dear Pastors, Delegates, and Conference Attendees,
In an effort to simplify Annual Conference reservations, we are asking that you carefully read this information. Please use our easy online registration. If you are planning to stay at a motel off site, please read and follow the procedure for reserving motel rooms in town. Details regarding the housing, meals, childcare, children's activities, agenda, and schedule are listed below.
Registration begins 8:00 am in the Chapel/Recreation building (gym). Conference convenes after breakfast at 9:00am. on Friday morning. You may check in and register on Thursday evening. Some activities may be planned for Thursday evening, but the main sessions of annual conference begin on Friday, May 31st.
We are looking forward to seeing you! If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Terry Hankins
Conference Registrar
Sky Lodge Christian Camp
Phone: 608-297-2566
Fax: 608-297-7080
E-Mail:
Please register by May 1, 2019
Pastors, Please pass this information on to your delegates in a timely manner.
David Kendall
Reverend David W. Kendall, an elder ordained in the Great Plains Conference, has servant-led the Free Methodist Church as Bishop since his election in May 2005. He oversees E. Michigan, Gateway, Great Plains, Mid-America, North Central, N. Michigan, Ohio, S. Michigan, Wabash, Africa Area Annual Conferences and more as he partners with the Board of Bishops.
Dr. Kendall (Ph. D, Union Theological Seminary; M. Div, Asbury Seminary; BA Spring Arbor) pastored sixteen years in both Great Plains and S. Michigan Conferences before being elected Superintendent in 1999. He has also served as adjunct faculty of Central Christian College and Greenville College. Bishop Kendall's primary passions are communicating the Scriptures as God's word in faithful and relevant ways to our world today and assisting God's people to be truly the church in the 21st Century.
Dr. Kendall enjoys writing and is a contributing editor to Light & Life, a regular contributor to Illustrated Bible Life, and author of God's Call to be Like Jesus: Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World. Bishop Kendall and his wife Lavone reside in Indianapolis, IN and have three married daughters.
Mike Hopper
Born in Ft. Wayne, IN, Supt. Mike Hopper accepted Christ as a child, and sensed a call to ministry while at Greenville College. As a teen, he participated in Bible Quizzing, and later served for 15 years as our denominational Bible Quiz Director. Following graduation from Greenville College and Asbury Theological Seminary, he pastored Free Methodist Churches in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and Minnesota. In addition, he has been a law enforcement chaplain.
Mike and his wife Janet (also an ordained elder) have been married for 34 years and have three children and have two grandchildren. In his free time, Mike enjoys swimming, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his family. Mike has a shepherd's heart and administrative gift and enjoys serving God with the North Central Conference team. Mike has served as superintendent for two years.
PLEASE NOTE: You should receive a confirmation from our office within 3 days after faxing or 5 days after mailing your registration. If you do not, please call 608-297-2566 or email to confirm we received your registration. Thanks
Housing Info
Housing is supplemented up to $22.00 per pastor/delegate, per night. (Pastors and delegates traveling over 100 miles will also receive the 1housing supplement for Thursday night).
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Dormitory housing at Sky Lodge: (Bunk beds, bring bedding and towels) $21.50 per unit. (Conference covers the $21.50 per night).
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Couples/Family housing at Sky Lodge: (Bring Towels for motels, bring bedding and towels for cabins). $53.50 - $72.50 per night, per unit. (Conference covers $22.00 of the above cost, per night).
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Camping Sites: $24.50 and up per site (Conference covers camp site).
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Area Motels: $80-$100 per night. Please call the motel directly to make your reservation. Pay for your room at the motel and receive a reimbursement from the conference treasurer. (Conference covers $22.00 of motel cost, per night).
Area Motels:
Hilltop: 608-297-2090 (2 miles from camp)
Kozy Rest: 608-297-2488 (1½ miles) - website
Tween The Lakes Motel: 608-297-8715 (2 miles) - website
Crossroads: 608-589-5151(8 miles) - website
Pioneer: 608-296-2135 (15 miles) - website
Sandman: 608-296-2565 (15 miles)
Best Western: 608-742-2200 (30 miles) - website
Ridge Motor Inn:- 608-742-5306 (30 miles) - website
Super 8: 608-742-8330 (30 miles) - website
Comfort Suites: 608-745-4717 (35 miles) - website
Meal Info
Meals for Pastors and Spouses
Meals provided for pastors and their spouse include:
Thursday- Supper (for pastors and spouses traveling over 100 miles, or members of boards that meet on Thursday afternoon.)
Friday - Breakfast, lunch, & supper.
Saturday -Breakfast and lunch.
Meals for Delegates
Meals provided for delegates include:
Thursday - Supper (for delegates traveling over 100 miles, or members of boards that meet on Thursday afternoon.)
Friday - Breakfast, lunch, & supper.
Saturday - Breakfast and lunch.
2018 Meal prices for spouse of delegates, children, and visitors
Adult prices (11 and over)
Breakfast - $6.10
Lunch - $8.05
Supper - $8.00
Children (ages 6-10)
Breakfast - $3.90
Lunch - $4.95
Supper - $4.10
Children (ages 4-5)
Breakfast - $1.10
Lunch - $1.60
Supper - $1.35
Children (3 and under)
FREE
Note: Visitors, spouse of delegates, and children are welcome at Annual Conference, but will need to make reservations, and purchase meals and housing. Conference supplement for housing and meals will not be provided for these individuals.
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Agenda
Thursday May 30
300 PM Early Registration
300 PM Ministerial Education and Guidance Board Meeting
530 PM Dinner
730 PM Pastoral Families - Ice Cream Social with Supt Mike & Janet
Friday, May 31
730 AM Pre-Conference Prayer - East Room
800 AM Breakfast
800 AM Registration
900 AM Welcome and Worship
920 AM Morning Address - Bishop David Kendall
1000 AM NCC Business
Nominating Orientation
Testimonies of God's Working: Videos of Potential Elders
Report of Board of Administration Actions
Report of the Board of Stewardship & Finance
1100 AM Collect General Ballot
1105 AM Break
1120 AM Call Back to Order
Report of the Board of Ministerial Education & Guidance
1150 AM Group Photo
Noon Lunch
100 PM Worship
115 PM State of the Work Report - Supt Mike
200 PM Church Planting and Revitalization
215 PM World Missions Director - Gerry Coates
220 PM Free Methodist Foundation - Chris DeBacker
225 PM Olive Branch Mission - La Forice Nealy
230 PM Making Disciples Who Make Disciples - Brett Hilgemann
330 PM Break
345 PM Break Out Sessions
Pastors meet with Superintendent - Cottonwood
Delegates meet with Patrick Coakley - Chapel Rec
Pastors' wives with Janet Hopper - East Room
445 PM Dinner
600 PM Ordination Service - Marquette Church
Worship Music
Ordination Message
Presenting Ordinands
Ordination
730 PM Ordination Reception & Fellowship Time - Chapel Rec
Saturday, June 1
730 AM Pre-Conference Prayer - East Room
800 AM Breakfast
900 AM Worship Music
920 AM Morning Message - Bishop David Kendall
1000 AM NCC Business
Testimonies of God's Working
Christian Camping
Youth & Children Ministries
Hispanic Ministries Update
1027 AM Break
1040 AM Making Disciples Break-Out Seminars
Discipleship Around the World - Gerry Coates
Discipleship for Youth - Dale Kaufman
Discipleship for Children - Bethany Abbott
1125 AM World Missions
Highlights of Upcoming General Conference
Prayer for General Conference Delegates
Prayer for Bishop David and Lavone Kendall
Bishop Concludes with Appointments
Noon Lunch