2025 District Rallies
District Rallies and EQUIP Sessions are designed to strengthen and encourage local congregations. Each rally includes worship, a speaker, and necessary business for the district. EQUIP Sessions provide focused breakout time on specific areas of ministry with practical methods that are bearing fruit across the conference, highlighting the many ways God is at work. Both settings emphasize fellowship, encouragement, and local connections.
Participation is not limited to the host district. Churches from other areas are welcome if a session could benefit their ministry. Rallies and EQUIP Sessions are open to the public, and neighboring congregations are encouraged to take part.
As the Global Methodist Church, our mission is to be a resource for spreading scriptural holiness across the globe. These gatherings are another way to equip God’s people for the work the Lord has set before us.
Save the Dates
Sunday, October 19, 2pm
Indianola First Methodist Church
205 2nd Street, Indianola, MS 38751
Speaker: Hugh Griffith
EQUIP Sessions:
• Hugh Griffith
• Jim Whitfield — Church Safety & Security
Delta South District
Sunday, October 19, 3pm
Ripley First Methodist Church
302 S Main Street, Ripley, MS 38663
Speaker: Mark Nail
EQUIP Sessions:
• Jill Shaw — Spiritual Gifts & God’s Calling
• Cristen Barnard — Praying Culture
• Tim Prather — Disciple-Making Culture (Box & Circle)
New Albany District
Sunday, October 26, 3pm
The Refuge 16 Church
602 Grants Ferry Road, Brandon, MS 39047
Speaker: Bradley Edwards
EQUIP Sessions:
• Robert McCormick — Building a Discipling Culture
• Todd Marion — Finance Committee / Legacy Giving
• Barry Male & Jim Genesse — Pastor-Parish Relations Committee
Madison District
Sunday, October 26, 4:30pm
Covenant Church
4223 Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian, MS 39305
Speaker: Lauren Porter
EQUIP Sessions:
• Ron Kitchens — Global Methodist Q & A
• Tommy Jennings — Taking Your Small Group to the Next Level
• John Branning — Legacy Endowments
Meridian District
Sunday, November 2, 3pm
Lewis Memorial Methodist Church
111 Taylor Ave, Calhoun City, MS 38916
Speaker: Neville Vanderburg
EQUIP Sessions:
• Katherine Rodgers — African Missions
• James Petermann – Disaster Relief
• Neville Vanderburg — The GMC Appointment System
Grenada District
Sunday, November 2, 3pm
Amory First Global Methodist Church
107 3rd Street S, Amory, MS 38821
Speaker: Lauren Porter
EQUIP Sessions: No EQUIP. Hugh Griffith and Tim Prather will talk to everyone.
Amory District
Sunday, November 2, 3pm
Caswell Springs Methodist Church
18601 MS-63, Moss Point, MS 39562
Speaker: Bobby Morris
EQUIP Sessions:
• Brian Scott — Becoming an Acts 1:8 Missional Church
• Cheryl Prather — Becoming a Disciple-Making Church
Gulf Coast District
Sunday, November 9, 3pm
Wesley Church
2010 W Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38801
Speaker: Trey Lambert
EQUIP Sessions:
• Cheryl Prather — Becoming a Disciple-Making Church
Northeast District
Sunday, November 9, 3pm
Hazlehurst Methodist Church
127 Caldwell Drive, Hazlehurst, MS 39083
Speaker: Lauren Porter
EQUIP Sessions:
• Robert McCormick — Introduction to Replicate
• Brian Scott — Mission Mobilization
Notes: There will be a special time for fellowship and refreshments.
Natchez District
Sunday, November 16, 3pm
St. John’s Methodist Church
1001 Grand Blvd, Greenwood, MS 38930
Speaker: Ben Butler
EQUIP Sessions:
• Cheryl Prather — Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
Notes: Special offering — Campus Ministry. Youth praise band leading worship with a few hymns.
Delta North District
Sunday, November 16, 3pm
Williamsburg Methodist Church
17 Sunset-Williamsburg Road, Collins, MS 39428
Speaker: Lauren Porter
EQUIP Sessions:
• David Shumaker — Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
• Brian Scott — Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church
Hattiesburg District
Sunday, November 23, 3pm
Aldersgate Methodist Church
1050 North Pkwy, Jackson, TN 38301
Speaker: Chris Cooksey
EQUIP Sessions:
• Cheryl Prather & Charlie Harper — Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
• Jesse Long - Church Safety & Security
West Tennessee District
Sunday, November 23, 4pm
Hernando Methodist Church
1890 Mt. Pleasant Road, Hernando, MS 38632
Speaker: Lauren Porter
EQUIP Sessions:
• Eddie Bromley - Creating a Discipling Culture
• Jim Whitfield - Church Safety & Security
• Kyle Wilson - Church Tech and Media