Fuel the Fire Conference 2026

Fuel the Fire Conference is on Sunday, September 13, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at Troy First United Methodist Church (6363 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48098). It will feature workshops, fellowship, and worship. Every congregation can benefit from workshops on creative community outreach, energizing worship, engaging small groups, empowering collaboration, and other areas of ministry. The afternoon will end with a celebration of worship featuring the Rev. Olu Brown as the speaker.

Conference Details

Title: Fuel the Fire
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: Troy First United Methodist Church (6363 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48098)
Cost: Free

Conference Schedule

3:00–3:10 p.m. | Welcome
3:15–3:50 p.m. | Workshop Session 1
3:50–4:10 p.m. | Fellowship and Refreshments
4:10–4:50 p.m. | Workshop Session 2
4:50–5:00 p.m. | Break
5:00–6:00 p.m. | Worship with the Rev. Olu Brown

Workshops and Speakers

Workshop titles will be enhanced in the coming weeks.

Energizing Worship

Collaboration
Rev. Dr. Myra Moreland and Rev. Chad Parmalee

Creative Community Outreach
Rev. Carolyn Brown

Engaging Small Groups
Rev. Zack Dunlap

Distinctive Ministry: Ministry in Your Unique Context
Rev. Lydie Ngoie

Connecting People with Christ
Rev. Dr. Wayne Price and Rev. Lydie Ngoie

Difference Making Mission and Vision
Rev. Dr. Wayne Price and Rev. Lydie Ngoie