Gather with us for a special conference full of Biblical teaching, passionate worship, and encouragement from other believers across the state. From the main sessions to the breakouts, this is a time to grow in your own faith while gaining wisdom from others serving in ministry. We will have special guests Rev. Susan Kent, Rev. Jeff Kersey, and Bishop Scott Jones here to challenge us as we long to be disciples who worship passionately. BEHOLD Conference has been designed for church members, leaders, and all interested in growing in their love for God and others. The GMC of SC invites you to attend BEHOLD 2024 on August 8th - 9th at Mt. Horeb Church in Lexington, S.C.

All clergy are asked to attend the clergy pre-session with Bishop Jones on Wednesday, August 7th. Doors open at 3pm and session starts at 3:30pm.  

Registration for BEHOLD is $35 for 2-day event (meals not included).  You can add a t-shirt for $15 at check out.

Location:

Mt. Horeb Church. 1205 Old Cherokee Rd.
Lexington, SC 29072

Schedule - Subject to Change

Wednesday, August 7th

All clergy are asked to attend the clergy pre-session with Bishop Jones on Wednesday, August 7th. Doors open at 3pm and session starts at 4pm.  

Thursday, August 8th // Day 1

8:30 - 9:30 / Registration

10:00 - 11:45 / Main Session 1

12:00 / Lunch Break (offsite - not provided)

1:30 / GMC of SC Business Session Meeting

2:30 - 3:30 / Breakout 1

4:00 - 5:00 / Breakout 2

5:00 / Dinner Break (offsite - not provided)

7:00 / Main Session 2

Friday, August 9th // Day 2

7:00 / Optional “Dam” Run

9:00 / Main Hallway Open

10:00 - 11:45 / Main Session 3

12:00 / Lunch Break (offsite - not provided)

2:00-3:15 / Breakout 3

4:00 - 5:30 / Ordination Service

BREAKOUTS BEHOLD 2024 August 8th & 9th

THURSDAY

BREAKOUT 1: 2:30 – 3:30 & Breakout 2: 4:00 – 5:00

“Churches Discerning the Global Methodist Church”

Bishop Scott Jones and Rev. Elizabeth Sullivan

[West Campus, Room 820]

“Communicating the Gospel Through Media”

Carl Barnhill, Church Visuals

[West Campus, Room 860]

“Altar’d: The Transforming Power of Surrender”

Rev. Susan Kent

[West Campus, Room 861]

“Leadership Development for Staff Parish Relations”

Rev. Erik Grayson and Rev. Kelly Snelgrove

[West Campus, Room 831]

“Strategies for True Disciple Making”

Rev. Trevor Miller with guest panel

[East Campus, Student Room - 450]

“Keeping Traditional Worship Inspiring”

Melodie Griffin

[East Campus, Sanctuary Room - 300]

FRIDAY

BREAKOUT 3: 2:00 – 3:15

“Children’s Collective”

Melodie Street

[West Campus, Room 820]

“Youth Collective”

Brent Squires

[East Campus, Student Room - 450]

“Young Adults Collective”

Mike Smith

[West Campus, Room 860]

“Missions Collective”

Janis Albergotti

[East Campus, Sanctuary Room - 300]

“Lay Ministers Collective”

Cheri Yates

[West Campus, Room 861]

Hotels in the Lexington Area

Residence Inn Columbia - Columbia Northwest/Harbison

944 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063

803-749-7575

$124 +tax per night

 Book HERE by Saturday, July 6, 2024 for Group Rate.

TownePlace Suites – Columbia Northwest/Harbison

438 Columbiana Dr, Columbia, SC 29212

803-749-7552

$124 +tax per night

Book HERE by Saturday, July 6, 2024 for Group Rate.

Residence Inn – Columbia West/Lexington

803-661-6910

122 Mathias Rd., West Columbia, SC 29169

$129 +tax per night

Book HERE by Saturday, July 6, 2024 for Group Rate.

TownePlace Suites – Columbia West/Lexington

803-935-9050

2915 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169

$119 +tax per night   

Book HERE by Saturday, July 6, 2024 for Group Rate.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington

325 West Main St, Lexington, SC 29072

803-996-2000

$112 +tax per night for 7 Kings and 8 Double Queen Suites. All rooms must be booked before July 7, 2024. The special group rate will no longer be available after this date. Reserve HERE, using the code “GMC”, Or by calling the hotel directly at 803-996-2000 and providing the group's name “GMC of SC”.