118th Holy Convocation – Church Of God In Christ, Inc.
May 4, 2026
Dear Holy Convocation Delegates,
I pray that this communication reaches you in great health and spiritual prosperity.
On Friday, May 1, 2026, we eagerly anticipated the opening of registration for the 118th Holy Convocation – Church of God in Christ, Inc. This sacred gathering is one of the most significant moments in the life of our Church, and we recognize the importance of ensuring a seamless and positive experience for every delegate.
Unfortunately, we experienced unexpected technical disruptions with our third-party registration provider, eShow Corporation. These issues resulted in extended wait times and limited system access, preventing many of you from completing your registration as planned. Please note that this outage impacted clients across their portfolio.
After careful assessment, we decided to temporarily suspend registration to protect the integrity of the process and ensure that all delegates have a fair and efficient opportunity to register.
First and foremost, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this situation caused. We understand the importance of opening day registration—especially as it relates to securing preferred housing and finalizing travel plans—and we regret that your experience did not meet the standard of excellence we strive to provide.
We have been in direct communication with senior leadership at eShow Corporation, who have acknowledged the issue, identified the root cause, and implemented corrective measures. Additional system enhancements are also being deployed to strengthen performance and reliability. Based on these actions, we are confident that the platform will operate as expected moving forward.
Please note the following important updates:
- Registration will officially reopen on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Noon) CST.
- All registrations completed successfully on May 1 will be fully honored. If your registration was processed, you should have received a confirmation email with housing information, if selected.
- Housing remains available across ALL official Holy Convocation hotel properties. Inventory continues to be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and we encourage you to complete your registration promptly once the system reopens.
We are committed to delivering an exceptional Holy Convocation experience and appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work through this matter. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Louis, Missouri, for what we believe will be a powerful and Spirit-filled Gathering of the Saints.
Respectfully and in His Service,
Christopher L. Payton
Director, Office of Conferences, Events & Travel
Church of God In Christ, Inc.