The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalms 32:8
This is a resource given to us by the Texas Annual Conference to help us, and other churches in the conference, through discernment.
This task force was directed to host information sessions in every district.
As you learn more through reading all we have provided here and by doing your own research, you may come across some unfamiliar terms. Use this glossary as a tool for your discernment.
The Discernment team is comprised of 20 lay people and 11 staff members. This group was chosen because they were either hired or elected to help lead our church.
Allen Atnip
Wendi Bickett
Debbie Blough
Joe Clark
Pam Davis
Valerie Depew
Christie Erwin
John Eshelman
Amy Furbee
Jeron Furbee
Juan Gonzalez
Boni Hamilton
Lynnice Hockaday
Ed Hogan
Debbie Jordan
Susan Kelley
Chuck Kemper
Jimmy Kritikos
Aris Luna
Jerry Maxwell
Chris McCollum
Tony McCollum
Trisha Morrison
Gale Parker
Lisa Phillips
Keith Roberts
Bob Ross
Billy Stewart
Rob Tysdal
Larry Thieme
Bob Tomlinson
Links to some helpful videos to help get an idea of the issues and conversations happening regarding the future of the UMC. These are in no particular order, and there are references from all points of view.
Laity Session Annual Conference 2022 – https://youtu.be/skqVjRL5BPs
United Methodist – https://youtu.be/W8hSY7N9-WQ
Global Methodist – https://youtu.be/zxmCOuGHuvs
Other Affiliation Options – https://youtu.be/zlViOwbrvJw
A Comparison of the United Methodist Church and Global Methodist Church.
United Methodist Book of Discipline
Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline – Global Methodist Church