Gateway Conference has adopted the Mission wording of the Free Methodist vision frame as presented by Bishop Cowart at our March Leadership Summit. Gateway has worked this mission for many years and will continue to do so with renewed energy and leading by the Spirit of God.
“IGNITING A SPIRIT-FUELED MOVEMENT THAT CATALYZES
THE MULTIPLICATION OF LEADERS AND CHURCHES”
As you have grown accustom to our M.O.V.E ( Mission Assessment, Organize the Data, Visioneer a New Future, and Engage the Plan) approach in district meetings, we now shift to the similar strategy to implement. The YOUR NEXT BREAK-THRU strategy is highlighted by FMCUSA. (STEPS: Capture Reality, Consider possibilities, choose one, create road map, celebrate wins) You can expect our district meetings to encompass a devotional, one of the Next Break-Thru steps each meeting, prayer and care. Your District Leader will be in touch to set up your May and June meetings.
It is obvious that many of our Gateway churches have gained knowledge and acumen on how to navigate our new ministry reality and are robustly following the Spirit of God. We must continue to lean on our connectional methods, our calling, and our study. As we do so diligently, the Kingdom of God will continue to expand in our region. I thank and praise God with you for the ministry fruit we are harvesting!
You say, don't you, 'In four more months the harvest will begin?' Look, I tell you, open your eyes and observe that the fields are ready for harvesting now! – John 4:35
On the Adventure with you,
Supt. Ben
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The Church Planting Initiative is excited to partner with church planters who are engaging in new, innovative approaches to church planting in the 21st century.
Each year, we will select qualified church planters to be a part of our fellows’ program. As a fellow, you will be a part of a one-year cohort with other planters from a variety of contexts and backgrounds. You will receive grant funding of up to $5,000, enjoy free resources, and receive regular coaching calls from an expert in a contextually appropriate area.
If God is calling you to plant a church and you are in the first 1-3 years of planting a new church and desire to become a church-planting fellow, then we invite you to apply for our next cohort of Church Planting Fellows!
Deadline is June 4th, 2022
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Local Church Inititative Grant Letter of Inquiry due May 31st
To further the goals of the Free Methodist Church USA and Gateway Conference, you are invited to submit a proposal that advances the opportunity for local churches to begin new initiatives that support these goals. Specifically, the Conference desires to support initiatives that engage the local church in the life and lives of the community in which they serve.
PROCESS, DEADLINE AND EXPECTATIONS:
- A letter of inquiry (one page) must be received by the Superintendent by May 31 to begin the process. The Superintendent will ascertain if the inquiry meets the Grant criteria and vision for the conference.
- June 5 - Request for Proposal (RFP) is sent to selected inquiries
- Completed proposals must be received in the Conference office (either via email or standard mail) by July 5. *Incomplete grant requests will NOT be considered. Confirmation of receipt of proposal, as well as request status, will be sent to the address and contact on the application form.
- SDFGC will review proposals from July 5-August 5 and send recommendations to the BOA Chair and Superintendent for dispersal to the BOA for approval or denial.
- September 1 – notification of awards sent
- Dispersal of grant awards will occur in January; grant cycle will be one calendar year unless multi-year awards are made.
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Asbury Seminary Shepherd's Fund available for Retired Clergy who attended Asbury (or a spouse)
The Asbury Seminary Shepherd’s Fund is a retired clergy benevolence fund that has been set up by a generous friend of the seminary who deeply wishes to bless the people who have served God sacrificially through the years and who have experienced medical needs that cause a strain on their finances. If eligible, each alumnus and/or spouse can receive up to $10,000 in assistance, which is renewable yearly.
Who is eligible for this fund?
In order to qualify for this fund, you must meet all three of the following criteria:
1. You must be an alumnus of Asbury Theological Seminary or the spouse of an alumnus.
2. The alumnus must be retired.
3. You must have medical costs that place a strain on your finances (this fund is generous; you do not have to be destitute).
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Durley Camp and Retreat Center
Spring Work Day
Saturday, April 30, 2022
9am-2pm
Lunch and Drinks provided, Gift card giveaways and more!
Contact Sarah Vanderkwaak at 618.367.5684 or [email protected] for more information on the work day or to scheduled another time to give of your time to Durley Camp!
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Men's Advance
May 13-14, 2022
Living Hope FMC
435 Head Lane
Hannibal, MO
This event is the perfect chance to come together as the men that we are called and created to be in order to be re-energized and ready to lead in our marriages, families, churches, and workplaces. The speaker this year is Ben Tolly. Ben is currently serving as the Superintendent of the Gateway Conference of the Free Methodist Church. He brings many years of pastoral experience to the table!
If you have ANY questions at all, be sure to reach out by email to [email protected], OR on Facebook Messenger!
Must be 13 or older to attend.
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Greenville University Band and Audio Recording Camp
June 15-17, 2022
$250.00 per Camper
Form a worship band or learn to use state of the art music recording technology
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2022 Calendar:
April 22-Durley Camp and Retreat Center Lunch By The Lake
April 30-Spring Work Day at Durley Camp & Retreat Center
May 13-14, Men's Advance, Living Hope FMC, Hannibal, MO
May 31-Local Church Grant Initiative Letter of Inquiry Due
Durley Camp & Retreat Center Summer Camp Schedule:
June 4-Day Camp (Grades K-2)
June 4-10-Durley Family Camp Week
June 13-17-Young Teen 1 (Grades 6-9)
June 20-24-Young Teen 2 (Grades 6-9)
June 27-30-Guide Camp (Grades 4-6)
July 6-8-Trailblazer Camp - (Grades 2-4)
September 2-4-Senior Teen Weekend (Grades 9-12)
June 15-17-Greenville University Worship Band and Audio Recording Camp
June 27-July 1-FMYC, Colorado State University
Looking ahead to 2023:
April 15, 2023-Gateway Conference Leadership Summit, Greenville FMC, Greenville, IL
July 24-28-FMCUSA General Conference, Hilton Orlando, FL
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“IGNITING A
SPIRIT-FUELED MOVEMENT THAT CATALYZES
THE MULTIPLICATION OF LEADERS AND CHURCHES”
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Gateway Conference - FMCUSA
1501 Chicago Drive, Greenville, IL 62246
618.664.2353
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