When and How do we Join the GMC?

Q: If we disaffiliate, how soon do we notify GMC that we want to be a part, and who do we contact? As soon as we decide that we want to be a part of GMC? Even if the paperwork is not completed with UMC? What is the procedure? What are the qualifications for being accepted as a member of GMC?

A: Disaffiliation from the UMC and affiliation with the GMC are, of course, two different decisions and do not need to be made at the same time. Some churches do that, but others are pausing after the disaffiliation vote to prayerfully decide if they wish to join the GMC or another denomination or remain independent. Once a church decides to join the GMC, it should complete the application which is found on the MidSouth GMC website (www.midsouthgmc.org). Select “Apply” > Then Click on the respective application (Clergy or church).

A church can apply to join the GMC and include the official date it wishes to be received (i.e., July 1, 2023, after disaffiliation is completed with the vote at Annual Conference and become official June 30, 2023).