Events & Receptions
✱ – INVITATION ONLY
Sunday, May 17
4:30-6:30 pm The Gospel for the City: Urban Ministry in The Wesleyan Church
College Wesleyan Church
From the beginning, the Wesleyan movement has proclaimed a gospel that transforms both hearts and communities. Today, more than 80% of Americans live in urban areas—and that number continues to rise. To reach the people, we must love and serve the city.
Join us for this two-hour gathering to elevate urban mission in The Wesleyan Church. We’ll share a Venezuelan dinner and hear from Wesleyan leaders and people on the frontlines.
4:45pm Fraternal & International Delegate Dinner ✱
Barnes Student Center, Century Dining Room
7:45-9pm Ice Cream Social
Outdoor Commons
Sponsored by Wesleyan Investment Foundation
8-9pm Mountain Plains DBA/Delegates Meeting ✱
Barnes Student Center, Century Dining Room
8-9pm Wesley Seminary Alumni Pickleball Night!
Pickleball Courts (Wildcat Drive, near baseball field)
A gathering for Wesley Seminary alumni to connect with fellowship and fun!
8-9pm Wesleyan Worship Leaders Gathering
Barnes Student Center, Bedford Banquet Room
Come connect, refuel, and get inspired with fellow worship leaders from across the Wesleyan family! Join us for a time of encouragement, shared wisdom, and Spirit-filled community that will ignite your passion for leading worship.
Monday, May 18
6-7am Prayer Walk
Chapel, Foyer
6-7am Stretch & Move Session
Recreation & Wellness Center, Intramural Gym
This is an early morning stretch and pray session to encourage physical health for our pastors and church leaders.
7am Prayer
Chapel, Lo’s Loft
11:30am-1pm Conexion de Lideres Hispanos
Barnes Student Center, Bedford Banquet Room
11:45am-1pm Northeast District Delegates Luncheon ✱
Barnes Student Center, Baldwin – Blue Marble Bistro
11:45am-1pm GODWORX Luncheon
Barnes Student Center, Baldwin – Reserved Tables
All are welcome!
6:30-7pm General Superintendent & District Superintendents Meet Up ✱
Barnes Student Center, Leedy Banquet Room
8:30-10pm Great Lakes Region Reception ✱
College Wesleyan Church
8:30-10pm IWU Alumni Dessert Reception
Barnes Student Center, Baldwin – Teter Café
Walk down Memory Lane through photos and memorabilia from IWU’s earliest days to today. Reconnect with familiar faces and rediscover the moments that helped shape your journey. And receive a special gift as our thank you for being part of the IWU story.
8:30-10pm Pacific Southwest District Reception
Barnes Student Center, Henry West Banquet Room
8:30-10pm SWU Alumni Reception
Barnes Student Center, Century Dining Hall
Fellowship with one another and hear exciting updates from our President, Dr. Barker.
8:30-10pm World Hope International Dessert Reception
Barnes Student Center, The Commons
Come join World Hope International Staff and friends, and hear from our new CEO, Rev. Jenn Petersen. Enjoy dessert and learn how you can help bring hope in hard places through clean water, protection and global health.
Tuesday, May 19
6-7am Prayer Walk
Chapel, Foyer
6-7am Stretch & Move Session
Recreation & Wellness Center, Intramural Gym
This is an early morning stretch and pray session to encourage physical health for our pastors and church leaders.
7am Prayer
Chapel, Lo’s Loft
7-8am IBWC Breakfast ✱
Barnes Student Center, Bedford Banquet Room
11:45am-1pm General Treasurer's Luncheon ✱
Barnes Student Center, Bedford Banquet Room
11:45am-1pm Immigrant Connection Luncheon
Barnes Student Center, Baldwin – Teter Café
8:30-10pm Keep Calm and Carry On: Making Sense of Chaotic Culture - Dr. Steve Lennox
Barnes Student Center, Leedy-Bedford Banquet Room
Learn the background, receive counsel and respond biblically to today’s upside-down world of sexual ethics.
8:30-10pm Learn S'More About World Hope
Outdoor Commons
Enjoy ‘smores around the campfire and learn ‘smore about World Hope International!
8:30-10pm Penn York District Reception
Barnes Student Center, Henry West Banquet Room
8:30-10pm Retiring Officers Reception
Barnes Student Center, The Commons
8:30-10pm Houghton University Alumni & Friends Reception with President Lewis
Century Dining Room, Barnes Student Center
Wednesday, May 20
6-7am Prayer Walk
Chapel, Foyer
6-7am Stretch & Move Session
Recreation & Wellness Center, Intramural Gym
This is an early morning stretch and pray session to encourage physical health for our pastors and church leaders.
7am Prayer
Chapel, Lo’s Loft
11:45am-1pm Champions of Missions Luncheon
Barnes Student Center, Baldwin – Teter Café
Schedule of Events*
Sunday, May 17
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch
1–4:20 p.m. Pre-conference Workshops
1–6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
1–6:30 p.m. Registration Open
4:30–6:00 p.m. Dinner
6:30–7:45 p.m. Opening Worship 🅑
7:45–8:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
7:45–8:45 p.m. Registration Open
7:45-9:00 p.m. Events & Receptions
Monday, May 18
6:30-8:00 a.m. Breakfast
7:00 a.m. Prayer
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00-8:15 a.m. Devotional Moment
8:15-11:45 a.m. 1st Business Session 🅑
9:00 a.m. State of the Church Address — Council of Three 🅑
9:30 a.m. Recognition of Fraternal and International Delegates 🅑
9:45-10:15 a.m. Session Break, Exhibit Hall Open
10:30 a.m. Recognition of General Superintendents Emeriti 🅑
11:00 a.m. Election of General Superintendent 🅑
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch, Exhibit Hall Open
1:00-5:30 p.m. 2nd Business Session 🅑
2:00 p.m. Election of General Officers 🅑
3:15-3:45 p.m. Session Break, Exhibit Hall Open
5:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner, Exhibit Hall Open
7:30-8:30 p.m. Worship 🅑
8:30-10:00 p.m. Events & Receptions
Tuesday, May 19
6:30–8:00 a.m. Breakfast
7:00 a.m. Prayer
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00–8:15 a.m. Devotional Moment
8:15–11:45 a.m. 3rd Business Session 🅑
9:45–10:15 a.m. Session Break, Exhibit Hall Open
10:15 a.m. Area Caucus Meetings
9:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00–5:30 p.m. 4th Business Session 🅑
2:00 p.m. Election of General Board 🅑
3:15–3:45 p.m. Session Break, Exhibit Hall Open
5:00–7:00 p.m. Dinner, Exhibit Hall Open
7:30–8:30 p.m. Worship 🅑
8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Events & Receptions
Wednesday, May 20
6:30–8:00 a.m. Breakfast
7:00 a.m. Prayer
8:00–8:15 a.m. Devotional Moment
8:15–12:00 p.m. 5th Business Session / Close of 15thGC 🅑
10:30 a.m. Installation of General Officers and Board 🅑
11:00 a.m. Commissioning 🅑
12:00 p.m. Adjournment 🅑
12:00 –1:00 p.m. Lunch
All times Eastern Daylight (EDT) — 🅑 Broadcast via Livestream
*Schedule subject to change.
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