Quadrennial Spiritual Gathering and Training, Southeastern Jurisdiction of United Methodist Men, August 10-12, 2007, Lake Junaluska

Going into the World! Recharge Your Batteries and Become Fishers of Men!

The Southeastern Jurisdiction United Methodist Men are excited to invite and welcome men and their families from the Tennessee Conference to the quadrennial gathering of United Methodist Men of the Southeastern Jurisdiction, the weekend of August 10 – 12, 2007. The site for this gathering of church men from 14 annual conferences across our nine states is the beautiful Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina.

Please join men from across the southeast as we recharge our batteries, deepen our dedication to discipleship, and get into the Word so we can go into the world as fishers of men.

Leaders for the 2007 SEJ Event:

Bishop J. Lawrence McCleskey--"Getting into the Word"

Bishop McCleskey became the resident bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference in 2004. Elected to the episcopacy in 1996, Bishop McCleskey served from then until 2004 as the Episcopal leader for the South Carolina Conference. His assignment to the Charlotte area returns him to the conference of which he was a clergy member and District Superintendent. Bishop McCleskey presently represents the Council of Bishops on the denomination’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, and he is a member of the board of trustees of Duke University. He has led biblical study tours in Israel, Jordan, Greece, Turkey and Italy.

Rev. David Adams--"Action Begins with You"

The newly elected General Secretary of the General Commission on United Methodist Men, Rev. Adams is a recipient of the G Ross Freeman Award for innovative ministry with men. He was one of the pioneers in the reorganization of “MENistry” as a layman serving as a District Vice President and the Tennessee Conference President. He also served as national treasurer for UMMen and a Director of the Division on UMMen within the General Board of Discipleship.

Rev. Dr. Richard Winn--"One Truth, Many Voices"

The Senior Pastor of Ben Hill United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Dr. Winn leads one of the major African-American resource centers in the United States. Dr. Winn, who has served for more than 30 years as a pastor, is a leader within the Atlanta Area Boy Scouts of America, inspiring men, both young and mature, with a vision and understanding of the richness of perspective and grand diversity.

Bishop Marion Edwards--"Going Into the World"

From 1996 to 2004, Bishop Edwards served as the Episcopal leader of the North Carolina Conference, after serving as a District Superintendent and pastor in the South Georgia Conference. Upon retirement, Bishop Edwards accepted the position as Bishop-in-Residence at LaGrange College. Bishop Edwards provided leadership in the Russian Church Initiative and was instrumental in the creation of the Russian Seminary in Moscow. His hands-on hurricane disaster relief work and his passion for continuous mission truly resonate with men who strive for greater discipline as disciples of Jesus and leaders of the church.

AND . . .

Paul Saik--Conference Music

A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Paul Saik began playing piano at age 3 and spent much of his youth performing in church. An accomplished vocalist, Paul is armed with a passion for sacred music and a desire to reach others with the powerful message of Christ’s love. Although he enjoyed tremendous success in opera, Paul released his first CD of sacred music, I Choose Jesus, in 2004. His 2005 release, Songs Of Inspiration, features some of the finest sacred music ever written.

Registration:
Before June 10 – Only $40.00 per family
June 10 – August 5 -- $55.00 per family
August 6 – On-Site -- $75.00 per family

Further Information and resouces:

To download a descriptive folder in PDF format to hand out to the men of your congretation

http://sejumm.registerme.cc/SEJUMM-Flyer.pdf

To download a registration form in PDF format

http://sejumm.registerme.cc/SEJUMM-Registration.pdf

For housing options and rates

http://sejumm.registerme.cc/lodging.htm

For updated information and details of the family program go the Gathering's homepage at:

http://sejumm.registerme.cc/

or contact:

Mack B. Parker, Conference Chairman
Telephone Number: 919-255-3353
Fax Number: 919-231-8285
Email: mparker130@nc.rr.com