Upper Midwest Global Methodist Church

10/21/2026

Congratulations and Blessings to these New Appointments in the Upper Midwest.

10/18/2026

**Bold Witness: Rev. Dr. Travis Stevick**

There is something powerful about hearing the stories of what God is doing in the lives and ministries of others.

As part of our Bold Witness series, we're highlighting Rev. Dr. Travis Stevick and his video interview series, "What You Have Seen and Heard". Through conversations with clergy and lay leaders across the Global Methodist Church, Travis is helping us connect beyond our local churches, across state and conference lines, and hear how God is at work in different communities and ministries.

These conversations remind us that we're part of something bigger than our own congregations and that we can learn from, encourage, and inspire one another through sharing our stories.

We encourage you to follow Travis, watch his interviews, and consider starting conversations of your own!

Watch the interviews here: https://www.youtube.com//podcasts

10/15/2026

Save the Date!

Join us for a 2026 General Conference Recap with the Upper Midwest Conference delegation!

This will be a time of singing, prayer, and sharing as our delegates reflect on their experiences at General Conference. All are invited to join us!

Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Marion Methodist Church
5050 REC Dr., Marion, IA

Can't make it in person? We've got you covered! The event will also be livestreamed on our Conference YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIUq0W7V_b9fGnG_MEMo0w

We hope you'll join us, whether in person or online!

10/09/2026

Bold Witness | Investing in Future Ministry Leaders

A barbecue with a purpose!

Supporters of the John Wesley Global Methodist Endowment Fund recently gathered at Living Faith Global Methodist Church for food, fellowship, and a shared mission—raising more than $9,000 to support the fund's work!

Established in 2022, the fund helps men and women pursue God's call to pastoral ministry by providing scholarships for theological education. Through generous gifts and faithful partnerships, they're investing in the next generation of Global Methodist leaders.

Thank you to everyone who gave, served, and helped make this event a success. What a wonderful example of the Church working together to make disciples for generations to come!

Do you have a Bold Witness to share? Tell your story so we can celebrate what God is doing across the Upper Midwest Conference!
https://form.jotform.com/242467999461171

09/25/2026

09/13/2026

One month away - Proclaim! Asbury Theological Seminary Preaching Conference • October 13-14, 2026 • Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucy

Ignited by Scripture. Fueled by the Spirit. Sent to Proclaim!

Hosted by the Beeson International Center for Preaching and Leading at Asbury Theological Seminary, Proclaim! Asbury Preaching Summit 2026 is a two-day gathering designed to renew your voice, deepen your preaching, and strengthen your ministry.

Learn from Bishop Bob Hayes, Rev. Dr. Steve DeNeff, Rev. Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines, and other trusted Christian leaders as we explore how to preach faithfully, communicate Scripture clearly, and serve the Church in a changing world.

Experience Scripture-centered preaching, practical breakout sessions, meaningful worship, and fellowship with fellow leaders who understand both the weight and the joy of proclamation.

👉 Learn more and register at the link: asbury.to/proclaim

09/07/2026

Amazing opportunity in South Africa. We were able to watch the second water well the Upper Midwest funded through our offering at Annual Conference being drilled. Thank you to every person and church that supported this project.

09/06/2026

Enjoy this second highlight video from such a Spirit-filled conference!
Sometimes words aren’t enough to describe what God has done, so we hope these images will speak for themselves!
As we look back on these powerful moments, we pray that the fire of the Holy Spirit we experienced here will spread throughout every GMC congregation around the world.

Because we truly are a Global Church!

09/04/2026

The theme of this General Conference is “The Beauty of Holiness.”
So, we asked Methodist leaders a short but important question: What is holiness?
Their answers may inspire you to draw closer to Christ and discover the beauty of a life fully devoted to Him.