Charge Conference
What is a Charge Conference?
A Charge Conference is the annual meeting where each local church connects with conference leadership. It’s a vital time for accountability, planning, and celebration of all God is doing in local congregations. During Charge Conference, we:
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- Worship together as a District
- Approve leadership
- Approve pastoral compensation
- Celebrate and pray over candidates for ministry and certified lay ministers
- Celebrate spiritual growth and discipleship in your congregation
¶ 438. THE CHARGE CONFERENCE. 1. Within the pastoral charge the basic unit in the connectional system in the Global Methodist Church is the charge conference. The charge conference shall therefore be organized from the church or churches in every pastoral charge and shall meet at least annually.
2. The membership of the charge conference shall be all members of the church council or other equivalent body of the local church who are professing members of the Global Methodist Church, together with retired ordained ministers and retired diaconal ministers who elect to hold their membership in that charge conference, and any others as may be designated in the Book of Doctrines and Discipline. If more than one church is on the pastoral charge, all members of each church council shall be members of the charge conference. – BOOK OF DOCTRINES & DISCIPLINE
Charge Conference Schedule
District 5
Sunday, November 1
4pm
Smyrna Dallas
Rev. Dr. David Campbell is presiding
District 1
Sunday, November 1
3pm
Chatsworth GMC
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 2
Sunday, November 1
6pm
Bethel, Morganton
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 3
Sunday, December 13
3pm
Faith Methodist
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 4
Sunday, November 1
3pm
Canton FMC Chapel
Rev. Laura Hamby is presiding
District 5
Sunday, November 1
4pm
Smyrna Dallas
Rev. Dr. David Campbell is presiding
District 5
Sunday, November 1
4pm
Smyrna Dallas
Rev. Dr. David Campbell is presiding
District 6
Sunday, November 15
3:30pm
Covenant Church, Smyrna
Rev. Laura Hamby is presiding
District 7
Sunday, October 18
5pm
Manchester
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 8
Sunday, October 25
6:30pm
Center Point Methodist, Temple
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 9
Sunday, October 25
3pm
New Hope Hampton
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 10
Sunday, November 8
5pm
Skyland
Rev. Dr. David Campbell is presiding
District 5
Sunday, November 1
4pm
Smyrna Dallas
Rev. Dr. David Campbell is presiding
District 11
Sunday, October 4
4pm
Pleasant Valley
Rev. Robin Parr is presidjng
District 12
Monday, November 23
6pm
FMC Greensboro-Lake Oconee
Rev. Dr. Steve Dodson is presiding
District 13
Sunday, November 15
3pm
St. James
Rev. Robin Parr is presiding
District 14
Sunday, November 8
5:30pm
Pierce Memorial
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 15
Sunday, December 6
2:30pm
Harlem
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 5
Sunday, November 1
4pm
Smyrna Dallas
Rev. Dr. David Campbell is presiding
District 16
Sunday, December 6
5pm
Macedonia Methodist, Thomson
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 17
Sunday, November 15
4pm
Woodlawn GMC, Elberton
Rev. Dr. Steve Dodson is presiding
District 18
Sunday, November 22
3pm
Toccoa
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 19
Thursday, October 29
6:30pm
Ebenezer Jefferson
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
District 20
Sunday, November 22
6pm
Bethel
Rev. Andy Postell is presiding
Not sure of your district? Get the map here.
Quick Links & Essential Resources
How to Prepare for Your Annual Charge Conference
1. Review and Download
- Start by downloading the Charge Conference Checklist and general resources. This will help you track deadlines, required forms, reports, and vital next steps.
2. Complete Required Forms
- Finalize and submit your Charge Conference Report.
- Complete and send in required finance forms: Compensation, Housing Allowance, and Connectional Funding Worksheets depending on your pastor’s housing situation.
3. Lay Ministry Documentation
- If you’re welcoming a new candidate for Lay Ministry, fill out the initial report.
- If renewing certification, complete the Certified Lay Ministry Renewal document.
4. Study the Schedule
- Check your district’s date and location in the Charge Conference Schedule. Make sure to share with your congregation and leadership so everyone can participate.
5. Submit On Time
- All forms and reports should be submitted prior to your scheduled Charge Conference date. Late submissions may impact approval processes.
Why This Matters
Charge Conference is not just procedural—it’s pivotal for congregational life and leadership development. It ensures:
- Clarity in mission and ministry vision
- Transparency in finance and clergy support
- Connection to the larger mission of the North Georgia GMC
- Celebration of church health and spiritual growth
When churches care for the details, the movement strengthens, and each congregation flourishes.
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