Eighth Conference Table

A team of representatives from the Florida Conference cabinet presented "Connecting for Transformation," the cabinet's restructuring proposal, at the latest gathering of the Florida Conference's Conference Table Jan. 30 at St. John's United Methodist Church here. The Rev. Dr. Anne Burkholder, director of connectional ministries, also presented a proposal to eliminate the Conference Council on Ministries (CCOM) and replace it with a new Conference Equipping Network.

Calling the two proposals "works in progress," Burkholder said the cabinet and CCOM were not looking for approval, but feedback. "Your input is coming at a vital stage of the work the cabinet is doing."

Both proposals will have to be presented to the Florida Annual Conference for approval.

Regional Meetings to Interpret Restructuring Proposals

Bishop Tim Whitaker and Dr. Anne Burkholder, Director of Connectional Ministries, will hold meetings in five locations in the Florida Conference in order to interpret proposals for new structures for Districts and the Conference Council on Ministries. The meetings are open to all persons. Lay Members of the 2004 Florida Annual Conference are urged to attend. Before coming to a meeting persons are asked to read the proposals.

To learn more about change and restructure in the Florida Conference please view the streaming videos by Bishop Whitaker,  Orlando DS Jeff Stiggins and Director of Connectional Ministries Anne Burkholder, click here.

Click here for First Proposal Regarding Redistricting
Click here for Second Proposal Regarding Conference Council on Ministries

Meetings are schedule from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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