General Conference
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New YouTube Video: Key General Conference Legislation
In this video we dive into four areas of legislation that are coming up at General Conference 2020/24 this year. These include Regionalizing our Denomination, Revising the Social Principles, Removing Restrictive Language, and Clergy Formation. Get the look: https://www.bonfire.com/store/um-hist… Thanks to Kim Ingram for the use of her profile picture. Taylor Burton-Edwards for these articles: Continue reading
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YouTube Video: How does the General Conference Work
We’re getting closer to General Conference, and it’s time for a new video! Join me as I attempt to explain the beauty and chaos of what happens at the General Conference. Click Here Continue reading
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YouTube: What does the General Conference Do? (Part 1)
This week’s video is part 1 of 2! I’m exploring what the General Conference does and what that might mean for local churches. Continue reading
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YouTube Channel Announcement!
Alright y’all, I’ve been working on this for a while, and now it’s time to unveil it. I’m producing a series of YouTube Videos about Methodist Things! First off, of course, is a series of videos on The UMC General Conference. These videos will come out on Thursdays and provide knowledge about What General Conference Continue reading
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Disaffiliation Rumors, Myths, and Opportunities – #11: Three General Conferences?
A version of this post first appeared on my Facebook Page on March 22nd, 2023. A UM News Article about some Judicial Council rulings. They came down in one decision. The first ruling is that we can have elections if there are vacancies in the delegations for whatever reason. The second, and more interesting thing Continue reading
Jonathan LeMaster-Smith 