The Dakotas Conference is on an intentional Journey Toward Vitality to become a more adaptive, more fruitful, more faithful expression of the kingdom of God. The vision is for every congregation to become a more vital expression of the scriptural imperatives to grow in love of God and neighbor, reach new people and heal a broken world.

The Conference presents three upcoming opportunities to live out the passion about the shared mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Why use technology for worship?

A one-day workshop focused on using technology to enhance preaching and worship for laity and clergy will be held on February 27, 2016, 10am to 4pm at Jamestown First UMC (115 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND). The workshop will involve examples and small group planning.  The instructor is Rev. Brandon Vetter, Legacy UMC, Bismarck, ND.  Click here for details  

Alan Hirsh, Founder of Forge Mission Training Network

Hirsh will speak on March 2nd and 3rd, 2016 at the Sherman Center, DWU campus, Mitchell, SD.  Hirsch is the founder of the Forge Mission Training Network and author of “The Forgotten Way.”  He will speak with clergy and laity about the concept of Apostolic Genius as a way to understand what caused the church to experience exponential growth and impact at various times in history, interpreting it for use in our own time and place.  Register for this event by contacting Bea Stucke by e-mail or calling 605-990-7791.  Click here for more information

Developing a Breakthrough Prayer Initiative

A one-day workshop to be held on two dates in two locations:  Saturday, March 19, 2016,10:30am-3:30pm, on the DWU Campus, Sherman Center, Mitchell, South Dakota, and on Sunday, March 20, 2016, 2:30pm-7.30pm at Jamestown First UMC in Jamestown, North Dakota. The presenter will be  Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey, Director of Missional Church Consultation Initiatives.

This workshop will focus on creating a breakthrough prayer initiative in each congregation. Participants will be inspired by testimonies of how the Spirit is moving in churches that have engaged in breakthrough prayer, and participants will leave with an action plan for developing a breakthrough prayer initiative in their own churches.

A team is a requirement for ANY church wishing to attend. The team must include Lead Pastor as well as at least 5 unpaid leaders. Please contact the Dakotas Conference Office, Bea Stucke by phone 605-990-7791 or e-mail.  Click here for more information