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What is the Tour de TAC? It is a total of 31 gatherings all across the annual conference to talk about starting new faith communities for years to come. It’s also a series of bicycles rides in every district across the conference. 

What is the purpose of the Tour de TAC? To contribute to our culture of starting new things all across the annual conference.  

Is this a bike ride or a series of gatherings at churches? It is both! All riders will be asked to do three things: have fun, be safe, and to let folks in their church know about the Tour de TAC meetings. 

What will happen in the meetings?  At each meeting we will talk about (1) the impact of planting in the conference; (2) our strategy for planting; (3) how everyone can support planting in the years to come; (4) how the Office of New Faith Communities wants to support your church in doing evangelism in your community.  

Who is sponsoring the Tour de TAC? The Texas Annual Conference New Faith Communities office in cooperation with all the district offices.

When will the Tour de TAC take place? September-November 2018.

When and where will the gatherings take place? Across the Texas Annual Conference. Each gathering will last no longer than an hour and a half. See below to find dates, times, and locations for the meetings.  

Who is invited to attend the gatherings? The Tour de TAC is for every United Methodist clergy and church members.

Who is invited to ride?  We want as many people as possible to join in the riding.  The shortest ride is about 15 miles. The longest is about 50!  For safety reasons, no one under 12 can be on the road and riders between 12 and 17 must have a parent/guardian riding with them.  All riders must wear a helmet and sign a waiver.  There is no charge for any ride.  All riders will get their own cool “Tour de TAC” tshirts (thank you Methodist hospital!) as long as supplies last.  If you have questions about riding, please see below to get the name and contact information for the ride coordinator for each district. 

Why should I care about these gatherings? Missiologist Peter Wagner says it best: Planting new churches is the most effective evangelism methodology known under heaven. If we are going to reach even more new people for Jesus Christ in our communities, then we must begin reaching out to the community in creative ways.

Why a bike ride? Riding bikes across our conference does together does three things. 1. It promotes interest in the Tour de TAC and church planting, 2. It promotes good health habits, 3. and it gives us a fantastic opportunity for laughter and fellowship.

Gather with us

Download the Meeting Schedule (PDF)

Ride with us

For more information about your district's rides, please contact your district ride coordinator.