Connectional Funding For Churches
Connectional funding is addressed in ¶ 349 of the Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline.
All local churches are asked to contribute a percent of their operating income to the funding of the general church and to their conference. Among a number of things, these funds are used to cover the costs required for organizing the church, to recruit and train its leaders, to incubate and support its growth in challenging locations all around the world, and to invest in planting new churches and revitalizing existing ones. In one way or another, the funds are to support the entire connection in fulfilling the Global Methodist Church’s mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly.
For the MidSouth Provisional Annual Conference
The Connectional Funding Rate for the MidSouth Provisional Annual Conference is 1.5% of the previous year’s operating income.
For the Global Methodist Church
The General Church Connectional Funding rate is currently at 1% of adjusted gross revenue.
The MidSouth Provisional Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church is a non-profit tax-exempt organization under IRS Code § 501(c)(3). All contributions to the MidSouth Provisional Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by applicable laws. Contributions are received with the understanding that the SMidSouth Provisional Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church has complete discretion and control over the use of such contributions. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your gift.