Councils & Commissions

The Connectional Council serves as the chief missional and administrative body of the Global Methodist Church between sessions of the General Conference. It’s our denominations’ leadership team responsible for helping guide the Church’s direction, implement its vision, and coordinate ministry efforts at the general church level.

The Conferences Commission exists to support the strategic growth and organization of the Global Methodist Church around the world. It makes recommendations to the Assembly of Bishops, the Connectional Council and the General Conference regarding the creation, structure, or modification of annual conferences. 

The Ecumenical Relationships Commission serves to strengthen the Global Methodist Church’s ties with the broader Christian community. This commission brings recommendations to the Assembly of Bishops and the Connectional Council regarding the Church’s participation in councils, networks, or associations of Christian bodies, as well as covenants or potential unions with other denominations. 

The Finance, Administration, Pensions, and Benefits Commission exists to support faithful stewardship, integrity, and transparency at every level of the Church’s connection. Appointed by the General Conference and reporting to the Connectional Council, the Commission serves the entire denomination by providing financial oversight, legal support, and guidance in matters of pensions, benefits, and recordkeeping.

The General Conference Commission is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of the Global Methodist Church’s General Conferences. It also determines the number of legislative committees, oversees the assignment of materials to delegates and recommends updates to the Plan of Organization and Covenant for Our Life Together. 

The Kingdom Advancement Commission exists to equip and support local churches, annual conferences and the General Church in fulfilling the mission of the Global Methodist Church. Given its broad scope, the Commission operates through three focused subcommittees: 

1. Church Multiplication

2. Missional Mobilization

3. Disaster Response

The Ministry and Higher Education Commission is responsible for implementing standards across all forms of ordained and lay ministry within the Global Methodist Church. This includes certifying educational programs for training lay ministers, deacons, and elders. 

The Connectional Council on Appeals (COA)  serves as the highest judicial body within the Global Methodist Church.

Its purpose is to ensure that the actions, legislation, and governance of the Church remain consistent with the Book of Doctrines and Discipline (BDD) — the foundational guide for doctrine, polity, and practice in the denomination.