What happens with the three conferences in the episcopal area?
This is perhaps one of the most exciting elements of the self-determination process that is now underway. United Methodists in those conferences will decide what happens to the conferences. They have a unique opportunity to look at mission, ministry, and their calling to make disciples of Jesus Christ. They have an opportunity to develop a vision of future ministry with the possibility of dramatically reshaping United Methodist ministry in the two states. The College of Bishops believes this opportunity is a gift from God, coming at an opportune moment in the life of the church. They have made their decision early in the quadrennium to maximize the time available for visioning and planning.
