MidSouth Denomination
The Methodist Fabric of Connection
by Rev. Amy Carlson • Published Monday, September 16, 2024
A Preparation Guide for General Conference
As we approach the 2024 Convening General Conference, we are asking the question… What does it mean to be connected? The various conference gatherings can seem far removed from our daily lives in the local church though the reality of Methodist connection is that we are in mission together and what happens at each level across the Global Methodist Church is meant for making us stronger in holiness and stronger in mission.
Join the MidSouth Communications Team over the coming few weeks. We will share daily more info about the Methodist Connection, help prepare & inform you, and bring the 2024 Convening General Conference to the congregations of the MidSouth.
Check back regularly by visiting the MidSouth Linktree, Facebook, or Instagram pages. Updates will be posted daily and all shared here on this page.
Your Resources for 2024 General Conference
(Posts are listed from newest to oldest. Continue scrolling down to see all of the previous materials shared for your preparation & participation.)
Countdown Day 3 Prepare – Use this quick guide to scheduled sessions for live streaming. Times are in Central Standard Time (CST) as Costa Rica does not observe daylight savings.
IMPORTANT NOTES: All times listed on these guides are subject to change. To ensure accuracy, please double check the schedule at sotheworldwillknow.org and check the General Conference Facebook Event page.
Countdown Day 3 Witness – Bishop Scott Jones & Bishop Mark Webb express the witness & joy of the Holy Spirit in the GMC & encourage trust as we come into this time of conferencing.
After reading, sit in prayer. How might the Spirit be speaking to you about this fabric of connection & trust? Read that piece HERE
Countdown Day 2 Engage – We’ve provided a quick guide for Beginners or, for the experts, a material resource regarding the petitions submitted. These are proposed legislation for action by the delegates. Learn more HERE
Countdown Day 2 Prepare –
1.) Mark your calendar! General Conference begins soon, Sept. 20-26
2.) Check out the full schedule to bookmark sessions you are interested in watching. Worship & plenary sessions are open to the public. See the schedule HERE
3.) BONUS: Save this link to take part in LIVE STREAMING of General Conference HERE
Countdown Day 2 Witness – Rev. Walter Fenton explores authentic connectionalism & the local church.
After reading, sit in prayer. What might the Spirit be speaking over the local church, the denomination, & your participation? Read that piece HERE
Countdown Day 1 Engage – We are learning about all things related to Delegates to General Conference and the legislative committees they serve. We elected our MidSouth Delegates at the 2024 Annual Conference in June, but maybe you don’t quite understand what it is all about or maybe you simply want to learn more. Read more HERE
Countdown Day 1 Prepare – Take this time to save these links & get familiar with these resources.
1.) Download the 12-Day Prayer Guide HERE
2.) Save this link to take part in LIVE STREAMING of General Conference HERE
3.) Join the GMC Facebook Event for Frequent Updates HERE
4.) Bookmark & Check Out the General Conference Website HERE
Countdown Day 1 Witness – Bishop Webb shares the connectional history of Methodism & what it means to trust again.
After reading, sit in prayer. Is there anything the Spirit may be saying to you about being connected? Read that piece HERE
Our GUIDE MAP to the 2024 Convening General Conference explores 3 things (Witness, Prepare, Engage) each day to connect you and the local church with the upcoming Conference. Learn more about the map HERE
What is the Methodist Fabric of Connection? Rev. Amy Carlson, MidSouth Director of Communications, invites you to journey in preparation of General Conference. Join the connection & watch HERE
Rev. Mike Powers, the President Pro-Tempore of the MidSouth, shares a prayer for the upcoming General Conference. Read the prayer HERE
Guests and panelists ask questions, share answers, and provide insight in preparation to General Conference in Costa Rica. Listen to the Q&A Discussion HERE
