FAQ's
Do I need to register for the conference?
Yes. In order to have materials, resources, and childcare available, you MUST register. Click the Register button below to proceed to the Eventbrite page. Once there click on the green register button and choose Individual or Group registration.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Brad at brad@thegroupsconference.com
Yes. In order to have materials, resources, and childcare available, you MUST register. Click the Register button below to proceed to the Eventbrite page. Once there click on the green register button and choose Individual or Group registration.
- If you are an individual: please follow the registration process on the Eventbrite page.
- If you are attending with a church: please contact the ministry leader and have them register you along with others from the church.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Brad at brad@thegroupsconference.com
What if our church doesn’t have a specific small group ministry?
Come join us! If we closely look around our church we will see groups of people connecting together in a variety of ways. For some it may be a specific small group ministry, for others it may be a Sunday School class. Regardless of how the group ministry looks in your setting, come join us!
What is the cost to attend?
FREE! Through the support of some local ministries we strive to keep the conference and childcare free to participants. Our hope is to be able to provide the conference as a service to other ministries and organizations in our community. If you are interested in donating to the conference please contact us at: info@thegroupsconference.com
NOTE: If you are planning on attending the optional Lunch Workshop, there is a suggested donation of $5/plate.
What should I bring?
Bring a Bible, notebook, and something to write with.
How are the speaker and location determined?
We have a planning committee that meets throughout the year to coordinate the different aspects of the conference.
Who is on the planning committee?
The planning committee consists of:
Our church is interested in potentially hosting, how do we learn more?
We are always looking for potential churches to host future conferences. Some things you will want to consider as a host:
If you are interested in discussing a hosting opportunity, please contact us at: brad@thegroupsconference.com
Come join us! If we closely look around our church we will see groups of people connecting together in a variety of ways. For some it may be a specific small group ministry, for others it may be a Sunday School class. Regardless of how the group ministry looks in your setting, come join us!
What is the cost to attend?
FREE! Through the support of some local ministries we strive to keep the conference and childcare free to participants. Our hope is to be able to provide the conference as a service to other ministries and organizations in our community. If you are interested in donating to the conference please contact us at: info@thegroupsconference.com
NOTE: If you are planning on attending the optional Lunch Workshop, there is a suggested donation of $5/plate.
What should I bring?
Bring a Bible, notebook, and something to write with.
How are the speaker and location determined?
We have a planning committee that meets throughout the year to coordinate the different aspects of the conference.
Who is on the planning committee?
The planning committee consists of:
- Brad Himes – The Groups Conference, Charleston
- Bill Duey – Fit-2-Serve, Mattoon
- Danah Himes – Christian Campus House, Charleston
- Jeremy Morton - Truth & Grace Fellowship, Mattoon
- Ashley West - The Fields Church, Mattoon
Our church is interested in potentially hosting, how do we learn more?
We are always looking for potential churches to host future conferences. Some things you will want to consider as a host:
- Does your facility have space for childcare?
- Are you located in the Mattoon/Charleston area?
If you are interested in discussing a hosting opportunity, please contact us at: brad@thegroupsconference.com
