APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Begin the Appointment Process
If you are GMC clergy seeking an appointment, we welcome you to this first step in the appointment process. Once you have completed and submitted your updated profile, you will be contacted by your Presiding Elder.
Appointment Process
Whether you’re clergy or a congregation, you’ve come to right place to begin the process for an appointment. Read through our protocols so that you know what to expect.
Interview Preparation
To bring together the right fit, values, & style in an appointment, we recommend using the “Pastor Core Competencies & Dimensions” as a guide for both the congregation & clergy person.
Discover Our Districts
Review areas across the MidSouth to see our districts and connect with Presiding Elders. This can help you navigate the appointment process & make connections.
Clergy Transfer into the GMC
Are you a clergy member from another denomination & interested in joining the GMC? You can begin this process by completing this online form.
MIDSOUTH CHURCH OPENINGS
Connecting Clergy & Congregations
Important: Clergy Please Read! The Global Methodist Church uses an appointment system to place pastors at churches. Ultimately, all appointments are made by our bishop, who works in consultation with the conference cabinet.
The list below is maintained for pastors who may be considering a move. Any pastor interested in a particular church should contact the listed presiding elder, and no one else. A pastor contacting a church directly about an opening will not be appointed to that church.
Pastors interested in an appointment need to be in good standing with the Global Methodist Church. In the MidSouth Conference, this means you are already under appointment or approved for appointment by the conference’s Board of Ministry.
If you are expressing interest in a MidSouth church but are a member of a different GMC conference, please notify your current presiding elder before applying. Your presiding elder will be contacted soon after you contact the MidSouth presiding elder.
All other posted positions, not related to clergy appointment, are open for direct communication and application.
Across the MidSouth Region
The MidSouth region covers Kentucky, Middle & East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, parts of West Virginia, & some counties in North Georgia.
JOINING THE GMC
Join/Transfer as Clergy
Are you clergy in another denomination with a desire to join the Global Methodist Church? We are glad you are here. This is the application for clergy transfer from another denomination.
Candidates to Ordained Ministry
Are you discerning a call to ministry or helping someone answer the call? We have some resources provided by the Board of Ministry to help candidates, local churches, and pastors as they walk through this journey.
The very first steps in this process are to have been a member of a Global Methodist congregation for at least 1 year and to meet with your local pastor or the Presiding Elder of your church's district. We are here to help you take these next steps!
Take These First 3 Steps for Ordination:
Learn More About Ordination in the GMC & Use these Quick Links as You Move through the Candidacy Checklist
Deacon or Elder: Tools for Discernment
CLERGY BENEFITS
The Global Methodist partnership with GuideStone is pleased to provide resources to assist with common financial, benefit, and tax-related questions for ministers.
Insurance & Benefits Resources
Discover the GMC benefit in partnership with GuideStone for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
Health Insurance Questions: 844-467-4843 or info@guidestone.org
Retirement (Pension) Questions: 888-984-8433 or info@guidestone.org
Contact Us with Your Questions
GM Church Benefits Questions: 540-898-4960, option 2 or benefits@globalmethodistchurch.org
Retirement (Pension) Questions: 888-984-8433 or info@guidestone.org
Health Insurance Questions: 844-467-4843 or info@guidestone.org
HSA/FSA Questions: 800-346-2126 or for participants, participantservices@ebcflex.com, and for church employers, employerservices@ebcflex.com
HSA/FSA
Learn more about our HSA/FSA flexible spending plans.
HSA/FSA Questions: 800-346-2126 or for participants, participantservices@ebcflex.com, and for church employers, employerservices@ebcflex.com
Financial Services
The GMC partnership with GuideStone is pleased to provide resources to assist with common financial, benefit, and tax-related questions for ministers.
GM Church Benefits Questions: 540-898-4960, option 2 or benefits@globalmethodistchurch.org
TRAINING & COURSES
