Preaching in the Spirit 2026

This conference is co-sponsored by the Virginia Conference of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) and the Francis Asbury Society (FAS).

WHEN: November 5-7, 2026
WHERE: Magnolia Methodist Church, 1764 Wilroy Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434
COST: $169 ($149 until July 31)
SPEAKERS: Keith Boyette, Bill Kierce, and a mystery presenter

Tentative Conference Schedule (subject to change)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

• 1:00pm Gathering and Worship
• 1:30pm Introduction to the Conference (Bill Kierce)
• 2:00pm Preaching Workshop & Sermon (Keith Boyette)
• 5:30pm Dinner and Fellowship

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

• 8:30am Opening Worship
• 9:00am Preaching Workshop & Sermon (Bill Kierce)
• 12:15pm  Lunch Break
• 2:00pm Panel Discussion
• 3:00pm Preaching Workshop (Mystery Presenter)
• 5:15pm Dinner Break
• 7:00pm Worship Service & Preaching (Mystery Presenter)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

• 8:30am Opening Worship
• 9:00am Resources for Preaching
• 9:30am Presenter Q&A (Boyette, Kierce, & Mystery Presenter)
• 10:45am  Closing Worship & Holy Communion