Global Nature of the Church Archive
This section contains articles published prior to the 2012 General Conference regarding United Methodist global nature. It is not currently updated. For current articles please see our Issues section.
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Prepping for General Conference, African Style
North Katanga Conference from the Democratic Republic of Congo prepares to come to Tampa for the 2012 United Methodist General Conference as church leaders, not as beggars. more »
Apr 19, 2012 by Bob Walters in Global Nature
A UMNS photo by John C. Goodwin.
Worldwide UMC Committee Offers Key Steps for 2012 General Conference
The committee to research the worldwide identity of The United Methodist Church offer proposals for changing hearts and minds on the UMC's global nature. more »
Jan 3, 2012 by Compiled by United Methodist Insight in Global Nature
UMNS Photo by Ronny Perry
What the Bishops Endorsed for New UMC Structure
The Council of Bishops has endorsed the Call to Action restructure plan coming before the 2012 General Conference. more »
Jan 10, 2012 in Call to Action/Connectional Table Restructure (2 Comments)
UMNS Photo by Bilha Alegria
Ethnic Caucuses Reject Proposed Structure
The five racial-ethnic caucuses of The United Methodist Church reject the proposed restructure of the denomination as damaging to racial-ethnic ministries. more »
Nov 30, 2011 by Heather Hahn in Call to Action/Connectional Table Restructure (1 Comments)
Pan-Methodist Agreement Coming Before Delegates
UMNS Photo by Mike DuBose
Delegates will vote on full communion with historically black Methodist churches during the 2012 General Conference
Ethnic Groups Offer Ideas for Vital Church
A UMNS photo by Mike DuBose
Racial-ethnic caucuses offer their suggestions for achieving vitality in The United Methodist Church.
Black Leaders Air Concerns
UMNS Photo by Amy Forbus
Black Methodists for Church Renewal airs concerns about the effects of Call to Action and the Connectional Table restructure on racial and ethnic communities.
Native American Task Force Raises Structure Concerns
Native American United Methodists fear the proposed Call to Action will undermine their ministry
