2009 East Coast Pastors Conference (Sept. 8-11) | Presbyterians For Renewal - Missional Leadership for Presbyterian Congregations

2009 East Coast Pastors Conference (Sept. 8-11)

"Devoted to the Apostles’ teaching, the fellowship & breaking of bread, and prayer."

Join us for the 10th Annual East Coast Pastors' Conference!

When: September 8-11, 2009

Where: North Myrtle Beach, SC

Download the brochure with registration form.

Conference Schedule

ECPC begins with introductions and worship at 4pm Tuesday afternoon and ends with communion on Friday morning.

MORNINGS
Each morning will begin with a continental breakfast on the church campus. Opening worship and teaching with a practical emphasis will follow. Small group reflection on the teaching will complete the mornings. Lunches will also be served on the church campus after small groups.

AFTERNOONS
Each afternoon is free for recreation. Choose from many options (see below).

EVENINGS
Each evening will be different this year with a group dinner planned only for Tuesday. Several optional group activities will be offered Wednesday evening to provide a taste of the local atmosphere. Our group will reconvene Thursday evening at 8pm when the focus will again return to worship and teaching to fill your soul and challenge you.

Recreation

Recreation is an important part of the conference. All afternoons are free for relaxing with your colleagues. You may choose to play tennis, fish off the local pier, or hit the beach. Beach volleyball and basketball are available. The church is within walking distance from these options. Another popular choice is golf. Golf will be available at excellent courses on Tuesday-Friday afternoons at approximately $25 per round (green fees and cart included). Complimentary group lessons are also available from Master Life Professionals. A recreation pre-registration form will be sent after initial registration is received.

Spouses & Family

ARE WELCOME! Reasonable housing and recreation amenities can make this week a great family vacation. Spouses will be included in the programming. Children are also welcome.

There is a $25 fee for children 5-10 years of age to cover meals. Children under 5 are free.

Childcare (birth—4 years old) is also available during meetings and worship. You must indicate on registration form when you will use the childcare ministry.

Leaders

Glenn McDonald

Glenn McDonald is senior pastor of Zionsville Presbyterian Church in suburban Indianapolis, a congregation he helped organize in 1983. The church has grown from about two dozen adults to more than 2,000 members, and is notable for its small groups, ministry teams, and decentralized style of ministry, which prioritizes lay leadership. ZPC was recently identified as one of America’s 300 Excellent Protestant Churches in a study funded by the
Lilly Endowment.

Glenn and his wife Mary Sue are Indianapolis natives and are parents of Mark (30), Katy (27), Jeff (24) and Tyler (21). He is an avid spelunker, movie buff, and amateur astronomer. Glenn holds a degree in biology from Purdue University and received his Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.

Glenn has been a consultant for a number of governing bodies and congregations in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and other mainline denominations, and was part of the national teaching team for Evangelism Connections ‘98. He
is the author of The Disciplemaking Church: From Dry Bones to Spiritual Vitality (2004); Living Beyond the Sanctuary: Discipleship in the Real World (2008); and co-authored Imagining a Church in the Spirit with Ben Campbell Johnson (1999).

Robert Austell

Robert Austell is the pastor of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. A graduate of Davidson College and Princeton Seminary, Robert is a life-long musician and songwriter. He is also married to Heather and the dad of three girls. Robert will provide our music leadership for the conference.

Paul Detterman

Paul Detterman is currently serving as Executive Director for Presbyterians for Renewal. He is a church musician as well as a pastor, a frequent conference leader in worship and church renewal.

Registration

Cost: $175 Individual, $225 Couple

$25 deposit is due with your registration form.

Registration fees include listed meals & snacks. Housing is not included and should be secured by participants. Housing options are listed below.

Download the brochure with registration form.

Registration Deadline: August 3, 2009

Facilities

All meetings will be held on the campus of:
Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church
410 6th Avenue South
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Phone: 843.249.2312

Lodging
Lodging reservations should be made by participants. Conferees may choose from the following options or make their own arrangements. You must mention the conference to receive any of the special rates listed below:

Condos & Guest Houses: (30% off Internet Rate)
Contact Elliott Realty; 800.525.0225 or visit the website: www.elliottrealty.com. This option provides a great opportunity for pastors to form a group to share a beachfront house.

Best Western Ocean Sands Resort:
1525 S Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach; 843.272.6101
Oceanfront $80/night +tax

Comfort Inn:
1755 Hwy 17N, North Myrtle Beach; 843.249.2490
Inland near the church $50/night + tax

Quality Inn & Suites:
1601 Hwy 17N, North Myrtle Beach; 843.272.6153
Inland near the church $80/night +tax