Convocation & Pastors' School

Registration is now open for the 2026 Convocation & Pastors' School to be held October 12-13, 2026. Our theme is Our Calling to Fulfill. This year, Duke Divinity School commemorates 100 years of equipping those whom God continues to call into ministry. Join us for presentations and workshops as we cast a vision for a future committed to our United Methodist roots, ecumenical fellowship, and mission of reconciliation for the church, the academy, and the world. We are excited about our plenary sessions exploring God's call to us. A Lifetime of Calling featuring Bishop Will Willimon Cultivating a Culture of Call featuring UMC Bishops Thomas Bickerton, Hope Morgan Ward, Gregory V. Palmer, and Sandra Steiner Ball The Calling of Theological Education featuring leaders in theological education, Heather Hartung (Association of Theological Schools), G. Sujin Pak (Boston University School of Theology), and Javier Viera (Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary) Duke Divinity School's Calling in Its Second Century featuring Duke Divinity School Dean Edgardo Colón-Emeric and Belmont University President L. Gregory Jones You can learn more about the event including the breakout sessions at our website. Register before August 31 to lock in an early bird discount.