Global Episcopacy Committee
Purpose & Role
The Global Episcopacy Committee (GEC) ensures that the episcopacy of the Global Methodist Church remains faithful, effective, and accountable to the Book of Doctrines and Discipline (¶605).
The Committee’s work centers on three key responsibilities:
- Overseeing the Election of Bishops
The GEC coordinates and supervises the episcopal election process, ensuring that all proceedings align with church order, fairness, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. - Supporting the Ministry of Bishops
Acting as the episcopacy’s human-resources and governance body, the Committee provides administrative and relational support to bishops throughout their service. - Processing Complaints with Integrity
The GEC receives and reviews complaints involving bishops in accordance with the Judicial Practice and Procedures of the Global Methodist Church—always in a spirit of truth, fairness, and reconciliation.
“Our goal is not bureaucracy, but accountability rooted in grace and good order.”
Who We Are
Members of the Global Episcopacy Committee are elected by the
General Conference of the Global Methodist Church.
To ensure balance and diversity of experience, up to four additional members may be appointed by the Connectional Council, maintaining a representative mix of lay and clergy voices.
Committee Composition:
- Elected members from the General Conference
- Up to 4 additional appointed members by the Connectional Council
- Equal balance of clergy and laity
(List of members to be added once confirmed.)
How We Serve
The GEC meets
regularly throughout the year, maintaining direct communication with bishops and the conferences they serve.
Our work includes:
- Monitoring and resourcing episcopal leadership
- Reviewing episcopal performance and health
- Providing confidential consultation and guidance
- Administering the episcopal election process
- Receiving and processing complaints within church discipline
Through this ongoing work, the Committee fosters a culture of integrity and accountability that sustains the health of the Church’s leadership.
Submitting a Concern
The Global Episcopacy Committee is committed to upholding both accountability and due process within the episcopacy.
If a concern or complaint arises regarding a bishop, it should be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the
Judicial Practice and Procedures of the Global Methodist Church.
Please review all relevant disciplinary procedures before submitting a complaint.
To submit a formal complaint:
globalepiscopacycomm@globalmethodist.org
(Confidentiality and proper procedural review are maintained at every stage.)
Related Resources
Documents related to the episcopal election process and governance procedures are hosted on the
General Conference website.
Please visit that site for:
- Episcopal Election Guidelines
- Candidate Nomination Process
- Judicial and Disciplinary Procedures
Visit General Conference Resources
Contact
Global Episcopacy Committee (GEC)
globalepiscopacycomm@globalmethodist.org
For questions, procedural guidance, or formal submissions, please use this shared email address.