TENT MAKERS SCHOLARSHIP - DUE OCTOBER 31

The Tent Makers Scholarship application is now open for the Fall Semester, and the link to the application is below. To apply, you must submit an application by Saturday, October 31, 2026 to the Rev. Nako Kellum, Conference Administrator, at nkellum@floridagmc.org. Along with the application, you must include a signed letter from your pastor recommending you for the scholarship. Applicants do not need to be a member of the Florida GMC, but they must actively attend a Florida Global Methodist Church.

Scholarships will be awarded twice a year in the late spring and early fall. At present, five scholarships will be awarded for half of a student’s tuition, up to $2,500.00. Scholarship checks will be sent directly to the trade school, not the recipient. 

Later this year, we will be encouraging local churches to take a special offering to help ensure the Tent Makers Scholarship will last well into the future and help our Florida GMC family for decades to come. 

SAVE THE DATE - 2027 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

CHURCH MULTIPLICATION

Multiplication Sightings

Multiplication is happening across the Florida GMC! We’re beginning to see more conversations about multiplying disciples, developing leaders, and planting churches. Let me introduce you to Al Perez and Hoops of Faith at First Methodist Sebring.

Twice a week, around 50 men of all ages gather in the gym to play basketball. But it’s about much more than basketball—it’s growing into a church! Through the game, they are building character, developing leaders, strengthening community, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

In July, I had the opportunity to participate in a baptism celebration for six young men who had given their lives to Jesus. It was amazing! God is using basketball to reach people across generations, and Hoops of Faith is a fresh, exciting expression of ministry.

Hoops of Faith is multiplying disciples, developing leaders, and looking forward to multiplying this ministry in communities across our state.

Have a gym? You might have the beginnings of a ministry! Reach out to Al Perez to learn more. At the very least, visit hoopsoffaith.com and pray for this ministry as it continues to grow and bear fruit.

Learn more and read about Multiplication Happenings at the button below.

CERTIFIED LAY MINISTER COURSE

CHARGE CONFERENCE REMINDER

Don't forget to complete the Church Health Report prior to your charge conference. Upon completion of your charge conference, please send the final packet to plevesque@floridagmc.org.

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Our Phone Number Has Recently Changed to:

Pam Levesque

(904) 274-0850

Florida Annual Conference of

The Global Methodist Church

11250 Old St. Augustine Road

Suite 15-114

Jacksonville, Florida 32257

(904) 274-0850