General Conference Survival Guide
Step into the world of General Conference like never before with our ultimate survival guide!
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Feb 8
Get GCFA's General Conference Travel Package for Visitors
Get ready for an extraordinary experience with our exclusive GCFA General Conference Travel Package, carefully crafted just for you.
Feb 2
Ultimate Meeting Destination Guide
Embark on a journey towards flawless event planning with our comprehensive guide to selecting the ideal meeting destination Navigating throu
Jan 9
Guide to Planning Annual Conference
To ensure your annual conference is a resounding success, UMC Support’s Travel and Meeting Planning team is here to guide you through!
Aug 22, 2023
Unveiling the Success of the Transformative Clergy Wellness Retreat
The Clergy Wellness Retreat 2022 brought together a diverse community, all seeking to recenter their souls.
Jul 11, 2023
Post-Annual Conference Reflections: 10 Essential Resources to Elevate Your Planning
Now that annual conference season is over, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the successes and challenges you experienced.
Mar 9, 2023
Large Church Events: 10 Steps to Alleviate Stress & Elevate Success
Our Travel & Meeting Planning Department has created a 10-step checklist that you can begin today!
Feb 28, 2023
Do You Plan Meetings for Your Ministry? Here's the Top Trends in 2023 Coming Your Way
We’ve identified the 5 top trends that Travel and Meeting Planners throughout the UMC can expect to see in 2023.
Feb 9, 2023
5 Tips To Follow Up On Meetings
Our certified meeting planner has created a list of best practices to follow up with your attendees.
Aug 9, 2022
Five Contract Negotiating Tips for Your Next Ministry Event
An excellent contract can leave you legally and financially protected and provide you with many discounts and concessions.
Jul 14, 2022
Hybrid Event Pre-Event Checklist
If you’re reading this, you’re most likely in the final stages of planning a hybrid event! Stop, take a moment, and celebrate that.
Jul 7, 2022
Lessons In Meeting Planning
Our meeting planner recently worked on a conference that resulted in a 98% satisfaction rating. Read our case study for tips.
Jun 8, 2022
Pre-Event Checklist
Defining the objectives and goals of an event is the key to hosting a successful one.
Jun 8, 2022
Post-Event Checklist
Use this checklist to evaluate your success and to make changes for your next event.
Sep 30, 2020
10 Steps to Setting up a Successful Webinar
Give your webinar a solid foundation by taking care to properly create your virtual event.
Feb 6, 2020
Does Your Event Need a Personalized App?
How can you decide if you need an event app? Here are 6 questions you can ask yourself to determine if you need an event app.
Jul 16, 2019
Five Stats Every Venue and Event Planner Should Keep in Mind
If you are in charge of event planning for your organization, church, or a venue hosting meetings or events, read up on the latest trends.
Jan 8, 2019
Top 5 Questions about Meeting Planning
If you are about to plan a large-scale meeting or are just curious about the world of professional event planners, take a look at the top...
Oct 3, 2018
Six Things to Look for When Hiring a Meeting Planner
As United Methodists, we hold meetings and events to support our ministries and to fellowship with one another. In attempts to hold down...
Jan 30, 2018
6 Ways an Event App Helps To Save Costs
Many event planners are turning to event apps to help them communicate with their attendees, execute discussions and drive analytics.
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