Montreat Conference Center

Current Conferences

For pastors, CLP’s, and lay leaders of PC(USA) churches of 200 members or less.

The purpose of this conference is to inspire, equip, motivate, encourage, and provide rest and refreshment for pastors, CLP’s and leaders of small Presbyterian congregations. Provided at a modest cost, this conference is designed as a gift from individuals, larger congregations, and governing bodies in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Evening Panel Discussion

“Loaves and Fish: Celebrating “Success Stories” from Small Membership Churches”
Hear “success stories” from small membership churches about how THEY reached out in mission to the community or beyond, and how God used their congregation to be a blessing!
Moderator: Lucie Eggleston

The Barnabas Gathering

This is a specialized track for pastors and CLPs, along with their spouses, who are serving in their first pastoral call. The Barnabas Gathering begins ‘early’ on Sunday, October 17, 2010. In addition to joining the main conference on Monday evening, participants will lodge and fellowship together, share in devotions, hear from and engage a panel of seasoned pastors, along with other opportunities for specialized break-out sessions and encouragement.

Key Leaders

• Alice Ridgill Plenary Speaker, Organizing Pastor, The New Faith Church, Abbeville SC.
• Brian Blount Plenary Speaker, President, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA.
• Rob Weingartner Plenary Speaker, Executive Director, Outreach Foundation, Franklin TN.
• Robert Austell Worship Leader, Pastor, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Charlotte NC.
• Cathy Youngblood Worship Leader, Director of Music Ministry, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Charlotte NC.
• Robert McRae Morning and Evening Prayer Leader, Pastor, Galatia Presbyterian Church, Eagle Rock VA.

Seminars Offered

• Jesus as our Message and our Model
• Healing Prayer
• Awareness of Human Trafficking
• Children’s Education in the Wee Kirk
• Using the Arts in Worship and Ministry
• Theology and Technology
• Conflict Management
• Financial Freedom
• Lectio Divina
• Music in the Wee Kirk
• Stewardship

Conference Schedule

Monday, October 18

• Registration — 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Dinner — 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Evening Plenary — 7:00 p.m.
• Break — 8:30 p.m.
• Evening Prayers — 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 19

• Breakfast — 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
• Morning Prayers — 8:15 a.m.
• Morning Plenary — 9:00 a.m.
• Break — 10:15 a.m.
• Seminar Period 1 — 10:30 a.m.
• Lunch — 12:00 p.m.
• Free Time/Optional Seminars — 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Dinner — 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Panel Discussion — 6:45 p.m
• Break — 7:45 p.m.
• Seminar Period 2 — 8:00 – 9:15 p.m.
• Evening Prayers — 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 20

• Breakfast — 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
• Morning Prayers — 8:15 a.m.
• Seminar Period 3 — 8:45 a.m.
• Break — 10:15 a.m.
• Worship/Communion — 10:45 a.m.
• Check out time — 12:00 p.m.
• Lunch & Departure — 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Program Fee

First Time Attendees, congregation under 200 members*

• Individual $75
• Individual & spouse $100

Repeat Attendees, Congregations less than 90 members*

• Individual $90
• Individual & spouse $130

Repeat Attendees, Congregations with membership 91 to 199*

• Individual $125
• Individual & spouse $160

Honorably retired clergy, not serving a congregation $250

All rates are based on double occupancy.

*A maximum of 6 persons, including clergy and spouse, from any one congregation may attend at the above rates.
All others will pay $250 each.

Fees for Children: Meal charge $25 for children 5 to 11 years of age. Porta-cribs or rollaways are $10 each.

Registration Information/Childcare

Prompt registration is encouraged as the MOWK conference fills up quickly. In order to give everyone a fair chance, we have set a policy of processing no registrations postmarked prior to May 15, 2010.

Conference registration will begin at 3:00pm on Monday, October 18, 2010. The conference begins with supper on Monday at 5:30pm and concludes with lunch on Wednesday. Dress for the conference is casual. Emergency messages: 800-572-2257, x316.

Childcare is available for preschoolers only. This service is available only during plenary sessions and seminars.

• Download registration information. Mail your registration and fee to: Presbyterians For Renewal, 8134 New LaGrange Road, Suite 227, Louisville, KY 40222 (make checks payable to Presbyterians For Renewal/MOWK)

For all registration inquiries, please contact:
Barry Tucker, Conference Registrar, at dbtucker@gmail.com or call 434.384.1883.

For more information, you may email carolo[at]montreat.org to request a 2010 Montreat Wee Kirk Conference brochure via U.S. mail, or visit Presbyterians For Renewal.

Planning Team:

Raymond Anglin, Plantation, FL
Tracy Bailey, Black Mountain, NC
Randy Bremer, Fayetteville, NC
Moongil Cho, Raleigh, NC
Sue Cox, Montreat, NC
Lucie Eggleston, Columbia, SC
Sylvia Kent Goodman, Lynchburg, VA
Oweta Hegeman, Cordele, GA
Anne Hilborn, Waxhaw, NC
Wayne Meredith, Madison Heights, VA; conference fundraiser
Bob Palisin, Concord, NC
Eddie Soto, Charleston, SC
Tracie Stewart, Statesville, NC
Barry Tucker, Elon, VA; planning team moderator
Marlene VanBrocklin
Bryan Wenger, Ft. Pierce, FL

A Ministry of presbyterians for renewal and co-sponsored by:

• Small Church & Community Ministry Office of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
• The Montreat Conference Center
• The William Black Lodge
• First Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville NC

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