District Conference
2026 District Conference Schedule
July 12-13, 2026
Leadership Development: Equip, Develop and Build
Conference Notebook
The notebook will be fully digital this year. Download your copy here: Link Coming Soon!
Link to Live Stream
Sunday’s Power Rally and the Ordination Service on Monday night will be viewable online: Link Coming Soon!
Offering
Sunday night’s offering will be designated towards our El Salvador partnership. Donate Here: Link Coming Soon!
Kids Day Camp Registration
Parkway is providing a camp for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade from 9am-5pm during Monday’s business session. Register your child(ren) here: Link Coming Soon!
Speakers
Session 1
Melody Smith serves as Lead Pastor of The Gathering, a multi-site church based in Parkersburg, WV, where she was born and raised. Driven by a deep passion for helping people encounter Jesus and discover their God-given gifts and calling, Melody has built a ministry that reaches across communities and crosses barriers. Under her leadership, The Gathering has grown to four locations. The church is committed to serving those facing poverty, addiction, homelessness, and other barriers to the Gospel. Melody is the founder of Jesus Frees Us and the visionary behind River Road Network, a church multiplication initiative that equips and empowers believers to use their gifts to expand the Kingdom of God. She serves as Shenandoah District's West Virginia Director and on the DBA.
Session 2
John Opalewski is a graduate of Oral Roberts University. He is an ordained minister, and author of four books. John has served as an associate pastor, multi-site campus pastor, and lead pastor, and has held multiple leadership roles in the business world. John's experience as a leader in both the church and business arenas has made him a sought-after international speaker, coach, and consultant. John, and his wife Laura, founded Converge Coaching in 2013. Converge Coaching's mission is to help pastors get and stay healthy so they can lead better, longer, and have more fun along the way.
Session 3
Brett Clubb is the Executive Development Leader at Waymaker Church and the Executive Director of Waymaker Institute, a leadership training initiative that equips leaders for the church, community, and nations. He also leads the Ten2 Network, which resources and develops leaders and church plants beyond their commissioning. His work centers on forming healthy leaders who cultivate healthy churches and movements. In addition to his vocational roles, Brett guides churches through a holistic consulting process that integrates spiritual formation, strategic clarity, and operational strength. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Liberty University, teaching the next generation of ministry leaders. Brett's ultimate passion is to leverage his pastoral heart and a visionary framework to help leaders faithfully steward what God has entrusted to them.
Worship Team
