Legislative committee work began.
Due to the disaffiliation reality, a proposed denomination-wide budget was the United Methodist Church’s lowest in 40 years.
“This is a General Conference that must send clear signals to the local church,” said incoming Council of Bishops President Tracy Malone, “that we are keenly aware that the loss of membership and the decline of sustainability has a direct influence on the amount of funds available to support ministry.”
The proposed 2025-2028 denominational budget coming before delegates is $353.1 million — a 42% reduction from the budget delegates approved at the 2016 General Conference, the assembly’s last regular session. Under that budget proposal, about $347 million would come from the U.S. and $6.1 million from the central conferences — church regions in Africa, Europe and the Philippines.
Where are we headed? Where is God in all this? You can read the entire recap at this link.
The Peace of Christ be with you.
In Christ,
Pastor Victor
Pastor Victor
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