Some plant seeds, some water them, but only God makes them grow
Bishop Lynn Thrush
The pastor of pastors and provider of spiritual and administrative oversight to our seven-state-wide conference.
951-897-2247
Autumn Retreat
Adults, ages 50 and up, are invited annually to a themed retreat with plenty of time for relaxation and fellowship.
DeLaine Niesley
937.248.1762
Cared for While Leading
CFWL offers soul-care for our pastors in through small group gatherings, written materials, and one-on-one contact.
Fan into Flame
Our pastors are invited to periodic Zoom gatherings featuring guest speakers and timely, meaningful ministry topics.
GLC Calendar
This calendar provides event information including links, contact info, and a daily prayer rotation for our pastors & congregations. Submit specific prayer requests to Pastor Vicki.
Outreach Grants
The BIC Foundation partners with growing congregations through a matching grant program to help jumpstart new outreach initiatives and ministries.
Refresh
Each September, our pastors, credentialed leaders, and spouses are invited to an all expense paid fall retreat. The location rotates among the seven states of our conference.
Dyan Garner
bicgreatlakes@bicus.org
937.510.8160
Shalom Society
Shalom exists to spread holistic ministries of reconciliation that embrace both personal salvation and the duty to love our neighbors, especially the marginalized and oppressed.
Administrative Assistant
Dyan is not only the Bishop's assistant, but a key manager of many GLC events. She is also wealth of information for all things GLC.
Dyan Garner
bicgreatlakes@bicus.org
937.510.8160
Annual Meeting
GLC pastors and delegates meet annually to conduct conference decision‑making and strengthen shared ministry support.
Children's Discipleship
Providing fantastic resources for all our conference's pastors, congregations, and children's lay-leaders.
Generational Discipleship
​Creating intentional space in for all generations to connect, interact, learn, lead and grow together in the church.
Memorial Holiness Camp
An intergenerational family retreat with cabins, campfires, games, music, worship, and fun learing events for children, teens, and adults.
Post-Pastoral Ministry
After faithfully serving the church for many years and entering retirement, our pastors continue receive soul care and the opportunity to connect.
The Seed
GLC's news & ministry resource hub. Working in conjunction with the bishop's office, it seeks to keep our conference conected, equipped, and continuiously up-to-date.
Theologian in Residence
Our Theolgian in Residence with equipping us with theological writings & classes, as well as overseeing our pastoral credentialing process,