Tools for Ministry is a transformative training event for both laity and clergy.  Join us for wonderful learning opportunity featuring workshops designed to spark fresh ideas, expand ministry beyond church walls, and prepare you for impactful leadership. Whether you’re looking to deepen your faith or explore new ways to serve, come and be inspired, equipped, and empowered for God’s work in the world. 

Each Tools for Ministry day features resources created by local and conference leaders. When you click the registration link you’ll get find a list of each day’s unique offerings with workshop descriptions.

 West — Feb 28, 2026, Salem UMC: Manheim, 140 N. Penn Street, Manheim, PA 17545:  Register here

South-East  —  Mar 7, 2026,  Palmer Theological Seminary at Eastern University, 1300 Eagle Rd Wayne, PA 19087, McInnis Building Register here

North — Mar 14, 2026, Asbury United Methodist Church in Allentown, 533 Springhouse Rd, Allentown, PA 18104 Register here  

While there are similarities in the sessions offered across districts and regions, there are also many unique sessions offered only in one region or another.  Laity and clergy are invited to attend across districts and regions – especially if the event on their given district conflicts with other church or family calendar commitments. 

Such unique sessions include: 

“Many Minds, One Body: Neurodiversity in Educational Ministries” on West
“The Problem of Pain – Knowing When to Refer” on West
“Beyond a Smile: Living out Radical Hospitality” on West
“The Importance of Church Auditing” on South-East
“Immigration & Social Justice as Minsitry” on South-East & West
“Caregiver Selfcare and Mental Health” on South-East
“Why Faithful Churches Feel Stuck” on South East
“Planning Worship All Year: Prayer, Sacraments and Resources for the New or Occasional Leader” on North
“Telling the Story: Speaking Preaching and Good News” on North
“Orientation to Ministry” on South-East and West 
“#UNSTOPPABLE United Women in Faith” on North & West