Current Conferences

2009 Wee Kirk

October 19-21, 2009

“Seek the Peace/Shalom of the Community”

For pastors, CLP’s, and lay leaders of PC(USA) churches of 125 members or less.

Offering opportunities for spiritual renewal, growth, and education, this year’s conference presents speakers and seminars to equip small church leaders for ministry. A specialized track (the Barnabas Gathering, beginning October 18) for those serving their first pastorate is also available at no additional charge. The conference is a love gift from Wee Kirk’s sponsors and friends – including Presbyterians for Renewal – so fees are kept as low as possible.

The Barnabas Gathering (for pastors and their spouses serving in their first church.)
In addition to joining the main conference on Monday evening, participants will lodge and fellowship together and hear from and engage a panel of seasoned pastors – with other opportunities for specialized breakout sessions and encouragement.

Key Leaders

Featuring Rev. Hunter Farrell, NEW Director of World Mission for the PC(USA). Louisville, KY

Hunter Ferrell

Farrell, a career missionary with the PC(U.S.A.) who has served in Africa and South America – as well as on the national staff of the denomination – is the new director of the General Assembly Council’s World Mission program area. He comes to us with a vision for missional ministry and a heart for the small membership church.

For updated information on additional plenary speakers, visit Presbyterians For Renewal. Or watch for the brochure that arrives in your church’s mailbox in February, 2009!

Workshops

Each of our plenary speakers will lead a workshop of their choice! Expert leaders will also conduct workshops on such topics as:

  • Becoming a Missional Community
  • The Smaller Membership Church Reaching Out
  • Strengthening CE in YOUR Church
  • Every Member A Ministry!
  • Growing Spiritually in Community
  • Officer Training: The Real Thing!
  • Sharing What Works
  • Strengthening Christian marriages

Program Fee

PC(USA) Churches under 126 members*:

  • $75 for clergy† or lay person attending alone
  • $100 for clergy† or lay person attending with spouse.

PC(USA) Churches with 126-200 members*:

  • $90 for clergy† or lay person attending alone
  • $125 for clergy† or lay person attending with spouse.

All others: $250 each.

*up to six persons per church may come at the above rates; double occupancy is the norm.
† to be eligible, clergy must be installed pastor, stated supply, designated interim pastor, or a commissioned lay pastor.

Registration Information/Childcare

This conference will fill up quickly! Prompt registration after April 15, 2009 is strongly encouraged. Registrations postmarked prior to April 15 will not be processed. Check-in will begin at 3 PM on Monday, October 19. The conference begins with supper on Monday at 5:30 and concludes with lunch on Wednesday. Childcare is available at the conference for preschoolers only and is available during plenaries and seminars. There will be a meal charge of $25 for children, 5-11 years old. Rollaways are $10 each.

  • Download Registration Information (available at a later date)

Mail your registration form to:
Montreat Wee Kirk Conference
Attention: Debbie Detterman
8134 New LaGrange Road, Suite 227
Louisville, KY 40222

(make checks payable to Presbyterians For Renewal/MOWK)

For all registration inquiries, please contact:
Robert Palisin, Conference Registrar, at palisinbob[at]yahoo.com or call 772.341.1824.

For more information, you may email carolo[at]montreat.org to request a 2009 Montreat Wee Kirk Conference brochure via U.S. mail, or visit Presbyterians For Renewal.

Planning Team:

Raymond Anglin, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tracy Bailey, Black Mountain, NC
Randy Bremer, Fayetteville, NC
Herb Codington, Clinton, SC
Lucie Eggleston, Columbia, SC
Ernest Gardner, Cheriton, VA
Sylvia Goodman, Lynchburg, VA
Oweta Hegeman, Cordele, GA
Wayne Meredith, Madison Heights, VA; conference fundraiser
Bob Palisin, Concord, NC
Eddie Soto, Charleston, SC
Barry Tucker, Elon, VA; planning team moderator
Bryan Wenger, Ft. Pierce, FL

A Ministry of Presbyterians For Renewal, Montreat Wee Kirk Conference is Co-Sponsored by: Montreat Conference Center; the General Assembly Council, PC(USA); First Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, NC; Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA; and William Black Lodge, Montreat, NC.