M4 Pastors' Conference

November 4th-5th

WHAT IS THE M4 MINISTRY ENRICHMENT CONFERENCE?

M4 is a conference for pastors, or those in ministry leadership, focusing on these four areas of ministry enrichment:

* ENCOURAGEMENT for the emotions of MINISTRY
* INSPIRATION for direction in MINISTRY
* WISDOM from those experienced in MINISTRY
* FRIENDSHIPS with men serving in MINISTRY

Our 2024 Main Session speakers, Pastor Scott Poling of Harvest New Beginnings Church in Oswego and Pat Nemmers, Lead Pastor of Saylorville Church in Des Moines, Iowa, are praying you will find your leadership skills enhanced and the burdens of your heart lifted. 

Unlike other conferences where attendees select predetermined breakout topics, M4 participants will be actively involved in setting the agenda for the Interactive Breakout Sessions based on their own personal ministry questions, struggles or difficulties they may be currently dealing with. Plus, there is an option of sitting down one-on-one with one of our main session speakers to discuss any issues in more depth. 

Plan now to join us for this much needed time of ministry encouragement and enrichment. 

Speakers

Pastor Scott Poling

Scott can relate. He knows what it's like to be the only pastor in a very small church answering the phone and opening the mail. He also knows what it's like to practice delegation and oversight of a larger staff. He understands the pressure of ministry and all the criticisms that come with it. After serving as Senior Pastor at Harvest New Beginnings for 29 years, he has gained a unique perspective on ministry and leadership which allows him to speak into pastors' lives. He speaks your language. 

Scott grew up in and around Ocean City, New Jersey and at the age of 17 received Christ as his Savior. He graduated from Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary and has been married to his wife, Carla for 33 years. They have 5 children ages 17-29, one son-in-law and three adorable grandchildren. Scott's heart is for encouraging and building up pastors and other leaders in ministry. Outside of being a pastor, Scott enjoys trail running and hiking America's national parks. 

Pastor Pat Nemmers 

Pat loves the Lord's people and His church and takes the responsibility of leadership seriously. He brings a wealth of experience as he is currently the Lead Pastor of Saylorville Church in Des Moines, Iowa, where he has served for 26 years, overseeing much growth and ministry expansion including the founding of the Engage Network, a church planting fellowship of Gospel-centered churches in the Des Moines area. Pat recently released a book on ministry entitled "Retractions: Cultivating Humility After Humiliation". He has a passion to come alongside fellow pastors to help navigate the sometimes rough patches that can come while leading a church family.

Pat grew up in Waterloo, Iowa, attended Bible college in Ankeny and serve 12 years in a church in Clarion, Iowa before accepting the call to Saylorville. Pat and his wife, Marilyn, were both widowed when the Lord brought them together in 1997 and together they have 10 children and over 30 grandchildren

Schedule

Hotels

While other options do exist, Harvest is confident in recommending the following hotels. 

Best Western Oswego

5.7 miles from Harvest

2055 Wiesbrook Rd.; Oswego, IL  60543

630-844-4700

Hampton Inn

9.5 miles from Harvest

310 E. Countryside Parkway; Yorkville, IL  60560

630-553-9805

Holiday Inn Express

9.3 miles from Harvest

577 E Kendall Dr. ; Yorkville, IL 60560

630-882-0600

FAQs

Why should I attend M4?

M4 is a conference for those who want to:

• Learn from the ministry struggles and successes of others
• Receive encouragement from the spoken Word
• Catch a vision for the future direction of your ministry
• Network with others in ministry

Who should attend M4?

M4 is geared toward pastors, but would be beneficial for any male staff or key volunteers seeking encouragement and enrichment in their ministry.

What does it cost?

Early Bird Registration (thru October 4th):  $99

Regular Registration (after October 4th):     $125

(Please Note:  Harvest sees M4 strictly as a ministry to encourage pastors. Your registration fee helps cover a portion of the costs incurred to host M4 and no profit is made by Harvest from your fee. If the cost would prohibit you from attending please contact us for possible options.)

Will refunds be available?

If you must cancel your registration we will refund your registration fee in full if you notify us no later
than 4:00pm Tuesday, October 22nd .  If for any reason Harvest cancels the conference, your fee will be
refunded in full.

What does the fee include?

2 days of ministry enrichment and encouragement

Conference notebook and general materials

Monday:  Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Tuesday:  Continental Breakfast and Lunch

What should I wear?

Dress is casual.  Wear whatever you find comfortable. 

Where is the conference taking place?

Harvest New Beginnings Church;

5315 Douglas Road; Oswego, IL  60543

(630) 554-3858

What is an Interactive Breakout Session?

Facilitated by an experienced ministry leader, participants will discuss pertinent topics with peers who understand and appreciate the challenges they face and the solutions they’ve found.  Agenda topics will be set based on the needs and interests of the group.

What is a Discussion Group?
These small groups of 5-8 will work through discussion questions provided by the Main Session speakers
and provide time to encourage, challenge, brainstorm and pray for one another as you look deeper into
the Main Session topics.

What is a One-on-One Discussion?

These appointments are optional and may be chosen during registration.  Our main session speakers sit down with attendees one-on-one for 30 minutes, allowing you time to discuss specific items that affect you and your particular ministry.  If you choose this option, you will need to complete additional registration questions. Spots are limited and will be filled based on the date of your registration.

Where can I stay?

A list of recommended hotels close to the church is provided above.  

How do I register?

Use the button below or text: HARVESTM4 to 630-554-3858