This spring, the Center for Clergy Excellence invites you for a time of Sabbath retreat, learning, and fellowship together as ministry leaders at Ministers’ Convocation. Come be engaged in theological and academic conversation while experiencing rejuvenation for ministry. Our theme is “The Paradox of Perfection” with an emphasis on our Wesleyan Heritage, discerning the gift of sanctification in the 21st century church. We look forward to the teachings of Dr. Rex D. Matthews, Professor at Candler School of Theology (GA) and the preaching of Bishop Sharma D. Lewis and Rev. William H. Lamar IV, pastor of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.

Create a new registration, or modify your existing registration, with payment by credit card or check using the appropriate button. At the conclusion of the registration process, there will be an option to print your registration and mail with a check to facilitate payment by your church or if you prefer not to use a credit card. Cancellation and refund policy: Through Thursday, March 22, 2018, full refunds will be given with written notice of cancellation to the Center for ClergyExcellence@vaumc.org. No refunds will be issued after March 22, 2018.

All clergy, diaconal ministers, and professional/paraprofessional certified ministers in the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church are invited. A 1.0 or .5 CEU is available for the event, depending on the number of sessions participants attend.

Continuing Education grants from $200 to $400 are available to clergy under appointment by the Virginia Conference (including full time local pastors who have completed the Course of Study, provisional members, associate members, elders and deacons). Guidelines for eligibility and funding limits as well as the Application form are available at www.vaumc.org/ClergyContinuingEducation. If you are submitting an application for grant funding, please choose Invoice as your payment method during registration.

You are encouraged to register before Holy Week to ensure lodging availability. The deadline for In-residence Registration is Easter Monday, April 2, 2018. You may register as a commuter, and secure your own lodging arrangements, after this date.