Finance and Administration
Finance and Administration
Bishops Urged to Perceive God’s ‘New Thing’
In her first address as council president, Malone also spoke of how God is at work as The United Methodist Church begins a new chapter. She addressed an audience hoping to guide the denomination in dealing with big changes. Read more
Nov 5, 2024
Court Rules Against Bishop-Assignment Guidance
Details of the UMC's efforts at new organizational models – cross-jurisdictional bishop assignments and authority for jurisdictions to adapt the Book of Discipline – both were overruled by the Judicial Council. Read more
Oct 29, 2024
Church Court: Season of Church Exits Is Over
The United Methodist Church’s top court ruled that a church closure cannot be used as an alternative method of disaffiliation. The Judicial Council also struck down as unconstitutional an expansion of the church-closure law. Read more
Oct 29, 2024