GEORGE WHITEFIELD PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE '25

What is happening
The George Whitefield Program is conducting its annual Summer Fellowship Conference June 16 - 20 in Dayton, TN. The Conference is for GWP evangelists; Christian men interested in joining the GWP; and Christian men considering vocational evangelism or interested in expository preaching.
This year there are two tracks being offered:
- Transitioning into vocational evangelism taught by Bill Adams. Details and to register: Vocational.
- Expository preaching taught by Heath Pucel. Details and to register: KYFITT.
Contact Bill Adams with your questions and if you are interested in joining the GWP:
SFOI Live interview with Heath Pucel
Event Info
Conference Location: Birchwood Community Center - Birchwood, TN (30 minutes north of Chattanooga, TN)
Dates: June 16 - June 20, 2025.
- Arrive: Monday, June 16, Noon for registration.
- Depart: Friday, June 20, Noon after closing session.
Conference Schedule:
The time slots are the same for both tracks. Everyone comes together for the “Evening Session” which is a joint worship service.
Monday, June 16
- Registration: Noon – 2:00 PM
- Afternoon session: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Dinner break: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Evening session: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, June 17 – Thursday, June 19
- Prayer: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
- Morning session: 9:00 AM – Noon
- Lunch break: Noon – 2:00 PM [includes lunch and prayer]
- Afternoon session: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Dinner break: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Evening session: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, June 20
- Prayer: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
- Closing session : 9:00 AM – Noon
Registration info:
Registration info:
Who can attend: This event is for men only.
Cost:
- Conference Cost : $400 / person.
- Meals: Included.
- Accommodation cost: Included.
Payment Deadline: June 9 (1 week prior to event)
DonorBox Payment Link: GWP Payments
Next steps:
- If this is your first outreach event with SFOI, click on the logo below to read through the steps to register.
- If you are a returning evangelist, send an email to info@sfoi.org indicating that you want to register for this event.
- Once you register and are approved you will receive further information including but not limited to an event waiver and payment information. You will also be asked to submit a bio and picture to be posted on the event pages.
Accommodation, Meals & Airport Pick-up:
Accommodation, Meals & Airport Pick-up:
Accommodation: Local Airbnbs.
- Check-in: Monday, June 16, 3:00 PM
- Check-out: Friday, June 20, 10 AM
Address: 3 different locations. 20 minutes from Birchwood Community Center.
- 1167 Charles Road, Decatur, TN 37322
- 2035 White Oak Road, Dayton, TN 37321
- 375 Lake Forest Drive, Birchwood, TN 37308
Meals:
- Monday: Dinner.
- Tuesday - Thursday: 2 meals per day. Lunch and dinner.
- Friday: Lunch.
- Note: For men bringing their families the extra cost is meals. Meals are $60 / person for 4 evening meals.
Airport Pickup: Yes, forward your itinerary to info@sfoi.org
Travel: Book Your Travel
- New feature: book your flights; car rental, etc. via SFOI's partnership with Hotel Planner.
- You can also call: 888-973-5987 to check for unpublished airfare rates.
Prayer:
Please pray daily for the Chattanooga Civil Magistrate based on 1 Timothy 2:1-7.
- Prayer is the foundation of the SFOI and praying for the Civil Magistrate has allowed the outreaches to operate smoothly over the years. So this is a must.
- Prayer time: SFOI has a weekly prayer time which is held Monday evenings at 7:00 PM EST. Click on the link to get details about the weekly prayer meeting:
- Prayer Call
Exhibitors:
H & E Publishing - a Canadian evangelical publishing company located out of Peterborough, Ontario; Restoration House - church in Swift Current; ShareWord Global - ShareWord Global shares the good news of Jesus Christ with the whole world, not just by being evangelists, but by mobilizing evangelists;
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
If you have not previously participated in an SFOI outreach, and you have questions about how SFOI works, then visit these pages to help you understand the work of the ministry:
- About SFOI
- SFOI Vision and Mission statements
- What to expect
- SFOI Distinctions
- The Gospel, the Goal and Expectations of SFOI
- Why SFOI emphasizes open air preaching
- Other Frequently Asked Questions
GWP Evangelists attending '25
Ministry Reports

Group photo of the attendees of the 2025 GWP Fellowship Conference:
Front (from left to right):
Chuck Peters, Tom Cabral, Nick O'Berry, Heath Pucel (presenter), David Day Sr.,Tom Brewer
Back (from left to right):
Richard Walker, Ben Gonzales, Stirling Long, Will Dieterich, Matthew Cochran, Doug Renz, Dan Davis, Joe Hinson
Not in the photo: Rev. Bill Adams (presenter)
Photos of a couple of evangelists delivering sermons to their peers during the GWP Fellowship Conference.
Bill Adams, Joshua Chavez and Joe Hinson giving teachings during the GWP Fellowship Conference.
Times of worship during the GWP Fellowship Conference lead by Joe Hinson.
Richard Walker and Tom Cabral listening and taking notes during the GWP Fellowship Conference.
Photos of the evening sessions where families joined in!