Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  Can I bring my spouse?
A.  PALCON is conference designed for clergy. Due to limited housing on most campuses, only ministers whose mates are also clergy are eligible to attend PALCON. (Point Loma Region is the exception. PLNU region has invited all clergy and spouses to attend.)

Q. Is it possible for me to attend a PALCON on a different region?
A. Yes. We certainly want to encourage the partnerships and networking of each educational region, but you may attend the PALCON of your choice.

Q. Are there any discounts available?
A. Clergy Development is not offering discounts.

Q. If there is more than one minister attending from our church can our office administrator register all of us with one payment?
A. Yes. A group registration is available. Each person will need to have his/her own email address to register. The registration program will provide instructions after the first minster has registered.

Q.  I am not bivocational. Can I sign up for one day?
A. The bivocational day experience is designed to support those who can only attend due to secular employment. It is our hope that a most clergy will attend the entire conference.

Q. I will not utilize campus housing. Will there be an adjustment in the registration fee?
A. The registration fee cannot be adjusted. Those who register for PALCON are free to select off campus housing at their own expense.

Q. Is this a “Nazarene only” event?
A. This year the USA/Canada Region has opened up registration to the Churches of Christ in Christian Union. Feel free to invite other clergy to join you.

Q. When is the registration deadline?
A. In order to provide the highest quality of services of meals and amenities registration deadlines are two weeks prior to each PALCON.

Q. What happened to make this PALCON so affordable?
A. In 2004 the registration for the 4-day conference was $355. In 2010, the national steering committee recommended a 3-day conference. Clergy Development has underwritten a large portion of the expenses so that each participant can experience an affordable and meaningful conference for $179.

Q. Who were the leaders who shaped PALCON 2010?
A. A steering committee shaped and guided the approach to the 2010 emphasis.

Each region selected one pastor, one district superintendent and one university representative. Included in the discussion were representatives from the Nazarene Bible College, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and one university president.

The 3 representatives from each region gave leadership to each regional PALCON. As a result, each event is different and has been shaped by the regions.

Q. Can I pay by check?
A. Yes. Please call the PALCON office to make arrangements to pay by check.

Q. What is the cancellation policy?
A. Clergy may receive a 100% refund of their registration fee by cancelling no later than one week (7 days) prior to the event start date. If cancellation is necessary, this can be done online by selecting the “Unregister” key located in the banner of “My Registration”.

A partial “25% Refund” is available 1-6 days prior to the event.
Explanation: Due to contractual agreements with conference services all meals and lodging expenses must be paid by the PALCON office to each university/college. PALCON must guarantee the “number of persons” based upon registrations 7 days prior to the conference. If cancellation is necessary during this window of time (1-6 days prior to start date of each event), please email or call the PALCON 2010 office.

There can be no refunds after each PALCON event begins. Be sure to call the PALCON office if you have any questions.

Q. I will not be able to attend this PALCON. When will the next one be held?
A. PALCON is not on a revolving schedule. In the last 15 years there have been 3 events. (1995, 2004 and 2010)

Q. Are discounts available?
A. There are not discounts available for PALCON 2010. Unfortunately we can not offer discounts for those who commute or eat meals off campus. The registration cost for the conference is $179.00 for full conference and $49.00 for bivocational day per person.