BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//General Board of Higher Education and Ministry - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.gbhem.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTSTAMP:20260615T140734
CREATED:20260311T155748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T134318Z
UID:32426-1786924800-1787183999@www.gbhem.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Quadrennial Training for Boards of Ordained Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Clergy Recruitment\, Formation & Well‑Being\nGain the tools\, insights\, and strategies you need to support clergy across the full arc of ministry at the Mid-Quadrennial Training for Boards of Ordained Ministry on August 17-19 in Atlanta. \nEngage critical questions around theological formation\, clergy well-being\, and long-term vocational sustainability with fellow leaders from across The United Methodist Church. Strengthen your ability to guide and support those called to ministry\, today\, and into the future. \nRegister todayWho Should AttendThis training is for you if you serve or support a Board of Ordained Ministry\, including: \n\nMembers of Annual Conference Boards of Ordained Ministry\nBoard of Ordained Ministry Staff\nChairs of the Orders of Elders\, Deacons\, and the Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors\nLeaders focused on clergy well-being and vocational formation\n\nRegister todayKey Benefits\nConnect with peers and denominational leaders\nGain practical tools you can apply immediately in your conference and context\nStrengthen your conference’s approach to clergy support\nExplore emerging challenges and opportunities in clergy leadership and formation\nEarn 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)\n\nRegister todayThe ScheduleMonday\, August 179 a.m.-3 p.m.: BOM Staff Network Gathering   \n3 p.m.: Registration and Check-In  \n4  p.m.:  Welcome\, Introductions\, and Opening Remarks – General Secretary Roland Fernandes  \n4:30 p.m.: Opening Worship with Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai  and Communion \n5:30 p.m.: Framing the Questions\, Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai  \n6 p.m.: Evening Break  \nTuesday\, August 188:45 a.m.: Morning Devotion with Rev. Kay Woo  \n9 a.m.: Opening Plenary: Study of Ministry Report with Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai  \n10 a.m.: Break  \n10:15 a.m.: Course of Study Revision Report with Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball  \n10:45 a.m.: AUMTS Report with Dr. Sujin Pak  \n11:15 a.m.: Theological Education\, Clergy Formation\, and the Future of United Methodist Ministry Panel \n12:30  p.m.: Lunch in Grace Hall  \n1:30 p.m.: Plenary on  Clergy Well-Being Data Report\, Wespath  \n3 p.m.: Break  \n3:15 p.m.: Supporting Clergy Session \n4:15 p.m.: Ministry Grant Opportunities\, Suicide Prevention Resource\, highlight other  resources   \n5 p.m.: Evening Break   \nWednesday\, August 198:45 a.m.: Morning Devotion \n9:15 a.m.:Workshops \nNoon: Lunch \n1 p.m.: Strategy Sessions Across Annual Conferences \n4:30 p.m.: Closing Gathering: GC 2028 Legislation Discussion \n6 p.m.: Sending Forth \nWorkshopsExplore how to strengthen clergy formation and well-being across the full arc of ministry — from preparation through lifelong service.  \nTheological Education & Formation \nExamine the evolving landscape of clergy preparation\, including:  \n\nKey insights from the Study of Ministry report following General Conference 2020/2024 \nUpdates to the Course of Study revision process \nThe current state of theological education \nHow academic institutions are preparing leaders for ministry today \n\nClergy Well-Being & Sustainability \nDeepen your ability to support clergy beyond credentialing by exploring:  \n\nThe ongoing needs of clergy beyond commissioning and ordination \nStrategies you can use to support clergy at every stage of ministry \nResearch and emerging insights on clergy flourishing and sustainability \nVocational sustainability\, leadership transitions\, and long-term systems of care \nEmotional and spiritual health in today’s ministry context \nCollaborative work with Wespath and other leaders focused on long-term vocational health\n\nStrengthening Your Conference’s Impact \nGain practical insight into how to enhance support within your conference\, including:  \n\nLeadership development opportunities you can leverage \nPractical ministry tools and resources \nGrant funding initiatives \nLong-term strategies for strengthening clergy formation and support systems across annual conferences \n\nRegister todayFacilitators\, Panelists and SpeakersBishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai\nChair\, Study of Ministry Commission;\nVice President\, GBHEM Board of Directors  \nRoland Fernandes\nGeneral Secretary\, GBGM and GBHEM  \nDr. Mary Huycke\nCourageous Space Coaching & Consulting\nCentre for Creative Supervision \nDale Jones\nManaging Director\, Church Relations\, Wespath  \nBishop Sandra Steiner-Ball\nPresident\, GBHEM Board of Directors\n  \nDr. Sujin Pak\nPresident\, Association of United Methodist Theological Schools\nDean\, Boston University School of Theology \nKelly Wittich\nManaging Director\, Health and Welfare Plans\, Wespath\n \nRegister todayBecome better equipped to think holistically about clergy formation\, support\, and sustainability\, from theological education and credentialing through lifelong ministry. 
URL:https://www.gbhem.org/event/mid-quadrennial-training-for-boards-of-ordained-ministry/
LOCATION:Peachtree Road United Methodist Church\, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gbhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3-11-26-BOM-MidQuad-Training.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Rev. Amie Stewart%2C Senior Manager of Conference Relations":MAILTO:astewart@gbhem.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR