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General Conference 2012. A Look Back with Delegates: Ethan Gregory and Tom Harkrider. What is General Conference?. End of “Guaranteed Appointment”. The Words “Guaranteed Appointment” were never actually in the Book of Discipline
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General Conference 2012 A Look Back with Delegates: Ethan Gregory and Tom Harkrider
End of “Guaranteed Appointment” • The Words “Guaranteed Appointment” were never actually in the Book of Discipline • However, the language that suggested guaranteed appointments for ordained elders was removed • Still under review by the Judicial Council • How does this change impact the local church?
Restructuring our General Agencies • The Call to Action • The Plans • Interim Operations Team Plan (IOT) • UMC Plan B • Plan UMC: • Passed by GC on Wed, May 2 • Ruled Unconstitutional by the Judicial Council at 4:30pm Fri, May 4 (The last day of GC) • Only Slight Changes were made
People to Note from Central Texas • Rev. Jeanie Treviño-Teddlie: Nominated as a candidate for the University Senate • Rev. Dr. Tim Bruster: Elected First Alternate to the Judicial Council • Rev. Dr. Mike McKee: Episcopal Candidate, Endorsed by the CTC Delegation
Looking Forward • The Mission of The United Methodist Church: Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World! • This is ultimately accomplished through Vital Congregations at the Local Church Level • General Conference empowers Annual Conferences and Local Churches to be Vital