General Conference 2012 A Look Back with Delegates: Ethan Gregory and Tom Harkrider

What is General Conference?

End of “Guaranteed Appointment” The Words “Guaranteed Appointment” were never actually in the Book of Discipline However, the language that suggested guaranteed appointments for ordained elders was removed Still under review by the Judicial Council How does this change impact the local church?

Restructuring our General Agencies The Call to Action The Plans – Interim Operations Team Plan (IOT) – UMC Plan B – Plan UMC: Passed by GC on Wed, May 2 Ruled Unconstitutional by the Judicial Council at 4:30pm Fri, May 4 (The last day of GC) Only Slight Changes were made

Human Sexuality

People to Note from Central Texas Rev. Jeanie Treviño-Teddlie: Nominated as a candidate for the University Senate Rev. Dr. Tim Bruster: Elected First Alternate to the Judicial Council Rev. Dr. Mike McKee: Episcopal Candidate, Endorsed by the CTC Delegation

Looking Forward The Mission of The United Methodist Church: Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World! This is ultimately accomplished through Vital Congregations at the Local Church Level General Conference empowers Annual Conferences and Local Churches to be Vital