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Welcoming More Local Churches to the MidSouth Annual Conference

by Rev. Amy Carlson • Published Thursday, October 3, 2024

The MidSouth Annual Conference continues to grow and this is exciting news! As a denomination, we recognize and deploy the gifts and contributions across each part of the church with particular focus on the local church as the center for mission and ministry. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe… The MidSouth Conference welcomes each of these local churches as they become an integral piece of this work in the world. We are the body of Christ reaching out across the MidSouth in mission which can already been seen in the waves of support for those in need after Hurricane Helene. This response has been a witness that we are a movement responding to the call to serve with hearts of compassion reflecting the heart of God to others during times of trouble.

In addition to the growing MidSouth region, we want to join in celebration of each new church that is added! We are blessed by your congregations’ decision to become a part of this Wesleyan movement. To facilitate this celebration and the recognition of the entire MidSouth in ministry together, we will begin announcing new churches once the application process is completed and approved. Join us in a chorus of welcome and jubilation!

Welcome to the MidSouth GMC

Cayce Church – Fulton, KY
Crutchfield Church – Fulton, KY
First Methodist Church Sweetwater – Sweetwater, TN
Luminary Church – Ten Mile, TN
Revelation Fellowship – Parkersburg, WV
Warren Chapel – Kenna, WV
Zion Cornerstone Church – Knoxville, TN

Rev. Amy Carlson

Amy was the first Director of Communications for the MidSouth, serving from 2024 to 2026 as she laid the foundation for all conference communications. She combines 20 years of marketing, advertising, and communications experience and training with a decade of immersive ministry application for living discipleship. As a leader, Amy comes alongside people and systems to help them thrive through discernment, problem-solving, creativity, and connection, fostering a culture of authenticity. Amy is also the co-founder and lead pastor of Our Story Church, a church plant in Louisville, KY, where she still serves.