Big Tent

June 30 - July 2, 2011

Indianapolis, Indiana | J.W. Marriott

Register now for the Big Tent in Indianapolis, June 30 through July 2, 2011 where nine partner conferences will be meeting under one roof, all at one time and we will all worship together.

Choose from  Clergywomen’s Leadership Institute/Young Women’s Leadership Development,  Evangelism and Church Growth Conference, Healthy Ministry Conference, National Elders Conference, National Multicultural Church Conference,  Peacemaking Conference, Presbyterian Communicators Network National Conference,  Racial Ethnic and Immigrants Convocation, World Mission Matters ... or don't choose any one conference and design your own schedule.

Registration fee: $285 / Hotel rate: $99 per night

  1. How do I register for individual workshops? thanks.

    by Jean Dodds

    June 13, 2011

  2. Morning Christian Yoga workshops... Team Sweaty Sheep... Find us at big tent with Church Development and stretch your faith!

    by Ryan Althaus

    June 5, 2011

  3. Instructions on how to make hotel reservations come with your registration confirmation. If, for some reason, you have misplaced your confirmation, contact gameetingservice@pcusa.org.

    by Kerry Rice

    May 24, 2011

  4. I've registered but couldn't know how to reserve for the hotel in the price given on the brochure. can anybody help me please? Thanks and we see you in Indy. GB

    by Georges Bitar

    May 23, 2011

  5. I'm foreign from Ghana and how can l attend the conference? because I'm also a Presbyterian in Ghana here so get back to me now. May God bless you for organize this programme

    by Catchist Henry Avenor

    February 12, 2011

  6. Any word yet on when registration will begin? We don't want to miss our chance!

    by Janet Fehlen

    February 7, 2011

  7. So when are we going to get more details about the Big Tent Event? We are working hard to get a good contingency from our Presbytery to attend, but with only 4 meetings a year, we don't have much time to talk this up unless we have some info in the next week or so.

    by Mary Anne Justin

    February 5, 2011

  8. Interested in finding out about exhibiting at Big Tent, Men's and Women's Conferences....Caucus?

    by Gene Minor

    February 4, 2011

  9. Will the National Black Presbyterian Caucus be a part of the Big Tent this year?

    by Lillie Brown

    January 22, 2011

  10. Will there be scholarship opportunities or a way to work for the opportunity to attend for those of us who are either from small churches or unemployed after seminary?

    by Marie McCanless

    January 19, 2011

  11. Is there an application process for exhibiting at Big Tent? Please put me on the notification list.....if such is being compiled. Thank you

    by Alison Young

    January 14, 2011

  12. Thanks, Kerry. What is the start time on June 30 and what is the end time on July 2? Just trying to schedule travel and plan for housing and expenses. The last/first Big Tent was so good I hope to bring lots of people to this one.

    by Steve Yamaguchi

    December 10, 2010

  13. Is the exhibitor information available yet?

    by Mary

    December 9, 2010

  14. Hi Kerry. I was blessed to spend some time at the Tentmaking conference in Mundelien Illinois yesterday---just wondering if they will also be involved in the BIG TENT EVENT. I was very very blessed to attend the BIG TENT in Atlanta so I won't miss this one to be sure!!!

    by Cathy Manthei

    November 14, 2010

  15. The web site should be availabe within the next few weeks. Until then, feel free to e-mail me at kerry.rice@pcusa.org with specific questions.

    by Kerry Rice

    November 12, 2010

  16. And children and youth will be vital participants of Big Tent too! Not only will there be child care, and chidlren's and youth programs, but older youth wioll have the option to participate in a Pathways Event that will run alongside the Big Tent. The chidlren's and youth programs will take advantage of the location - museums, the zoo, NCAA Hall of Champions and more all offer a great opportunity for easy access off-site experiences!

    by Kerry Rice

    November 12, 2010

  17. Like the last Big Tent, exhibits and workshop leadership will be limited to the six General Assembly Agencies and their ministries or covenant partners. For more information about workshops, feel free to e-mail me. Exhibit hall information will be available in January.

    by Kerry Rice

    November 12, 2010

  18. Will there be children's programs/child care?

    by Schaunel Steinnagel

    November 12, 2010

  19. I ditto what Marie says!! Is there an application process for workshops & exhibitors at the Big Tent?

    by olivia ebsary

    October 27, 2010

  20. The National Asian Presbyterian Council (NAPC) is planning to have a pre-conference set on June 29- 30. We are working on this already. Thysan Sam and Sam Tso is our chair and vice-chair, respectively. Details are forthcoming.

    by Eman Orendain

    September 30, 2010

  21. My wife and I attended the World Mission Conference in Cincinnati in 2009. At GA I asked about the nest one and was told it would be held with the Big Tent event. If this is so, please start advertising this as well.

    by Ted Settle

    September 20, 2010

  22. Is there an application process for workshops & exhibitors at the Big Tent?

    by Marie Bowen

    September 16, 2010

  23. Any details yet on those of us who might like to set up at display table? HANDS for Cambodia is interested in learning more and seeing everyone under the Big Tent! (www.handsforcambodia.com)

    by Mary Hodge

    August 31, 2010

  24. I look forward to learning the details of the 2011 Big Tent Event! Hope we can get a group to go again from my presbytery in NC!

    by Rev. Laura Lupton

    August 18, 2010

  25. Any more news? I.e. What is required to hold an event at the Big Tent? Perhaps it's been announced and I've missed it - this is the only thing that "Search" gave me for 2011 Big Tent.

    by Robert Keefer

    August 18, 2010

  26. Do we know yet which "conferences" we can expect to be included in the "Big Tent"?

    by Schaunel Steinnagel

    August 16, 2010

  27. Hi, Kerry! I have a question about the Big Tent in 2011. Is there a way that the Korean American Presbyterian Clergywomen's group can have a pre-conference like meeting right before the Big Tent to ride on the back of Big Tent? We have an annual conference and we are trying to see if we can schedule it right before to get more participants. I left my number on your voicemail, so if you would give me a call, I would really appreciate it! Thank you!

    by Yena Hwang

    July 29, 2010

  28. Just testing out this new fangled website by leaving a comment! See you all in Indy!

    by Bruce Reyes-Chow

    July 27, 2010

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