About The Clergy Conclave

Welcome to The Clergy Conclave, an annual gathering designed to unite, inspire, and empower senior ministers from various denominations and communities. Our gathering is a dynamic platform where innovative minds converge to exchange ideas, explore new leadership paradigms, enhance our skillset, and discuss strategies for addressing the complex challenges of "serving the present age".
With a thoughtfully selected lineup of plenary talks, engaging village conversations, intentional breaks to breathe, and networking sessions, we strive to build a community of healthy, well equipped clergypersons dedicated to creating positive and impactful change within their congregations and communities.
Our goal: Strengthening clergy to Strengthen congregations and communities
The Clergy Conclave is an intergenerational, interdenominational gathering of Senior Ministers for intercession, inspiration, impartation, and intentional self-care. We gather to empower one another for wholeness and impactful ministry through candid conversations, resource sharing, practical training, authentic connections, safe community, and intimate worship. Our inaugural gathering was held during Pentecost 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. “Pentecost With the Methodists” drew such a delegation that it birthed a need to address our ecumenism. “Pentecost With the Methodists” became the “Revival for the Ministers” and now, formally, “The Clergy Conclave”. To date Conclave participants have come from Baptist, AUMP, UAME, AME, AMEZ, CME, UMC, Pentecostal, Non-Denominational, and Interdenominational faith communities from nearly a dozen states.
Since that time, we have prayed together, shared in celebrations, mourned together, and been a support to one another. This is the type of village every pastor needs – a space where it’s safe to share, heal, grow, be challenged, and be restored! This is NOT a denomination. This is NOT a reformation. This IS a safe space for pastors from all walks to share community, resources, and friendship! Our goal is the holistic wellness of the preacher. We promote physical wellness, soul care, mental wellness, academic excellence, family, civic engagement, financial literacy, and BALANCE! We believe strengthened clergy help build strengthened congregations and communities.
Our schedule is designed with rest and respite in mind. While our time together is fulfilling, it is not overwhelming. There are intentional opportunities for clergy to digest the information shared, make new friends, catch up with old friends, explore the local area, and just BREATHE!

Overseer Dale D. Dennis, II

Conclave Convener/Visionary
Since 2021, "Pastor Dale" has sought to create intentional spaces for clergy to be renewed for ministry through intercession, worship, safe comraderie, resource sharing, relevant conversations, and practical training.

The Reverend Michael A. Parker, II

Host Pastor
"Pastor P" has served as the Lead Pastor of the Journey United Methodist Church (formerly United Methodist Church of the Redeemer & Bells UMC) since 2018 and has been an integral part of the Conclave since its inception.

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Includes Sessions + Materials, Clergy Appreciation Breakfast, Reception, Legends Lunch & More!
$100

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5000 Mercedes Blvd Camp Springs, MD 20746 (240) 532-5510
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TCC: Fall 2024 Gathering October 27-30, 2024

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