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The United Methodist Church does not have a central headquarters or a single executive leader. Duties are divided among bodies that include the General Conference, the Council of Bishops and the Judicial Council.
United Methodist leaders often speak of the denomination as "the connection." This concept has been central to Methodism from its beginning. The United Methodist structure and organization began as a means of accomplishing the mission of spreading scriptural holiness.
Use this graphic to teach local church leaders and members about the organization of their denomination and the unique roles and responsibilities of each body/entity. Download free infographic. The United Methodist Church is a connectional denomination made up of many parts.
Agencies provide resources and services that equip local congregations and provide a connection for ministry throughout the world. These organizations (councils, boards, commissions, committees, divisions or other units) can be found at all levels of the connection (churchwide, regional and local).
With a total of over 12 million members worldwide and over 6 million members in the US alone, the UMC is one of the world’s largest Christian denominations and ranks as the largest mainline Protestant denomination in the US.
27 mar 2021 · Organizational charts : general agencies of the United Methodist Church, May, 1991 by United Methodist Church (U.S.). General Council on Ministries
8 maj 2021 · Organizational charts of the general agencies of the United Methodist Church by United Methodist Church (U.S.). General Council on Ministries, 1981, [General Council on Ministries, United Methodist Church] edition, in English
