In many
Methodist Churches
Methodism, also called the Methodist movement, is a group of historically related denominations of Protestant Christianity whose origins, doctrine and practice derive from the life and teachings of John Wesley. George Whitefield and John's br ...
, the Charge Conference, also known as the Pastoral Charge, is the smallest unit of organisation with respect to the hierarchy of the denomination.
Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Connection
In the
Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Connection, the pastoral charge is responsible for receiving new members (as well as excommunicating members), calling its own pastor, granting
licenses to preach, recommending local preachers to the
Annual Conference
A conference is a meeting of two or more experts to discuss and exchange opinions or new information about a particular topic.
Conferences can be used as a form of group decision-making, although discussion, not always decisions, are the main pu ...
, electing officers and trustees, among other tasks.
Evangelical Wesleyan Church
In the
Evangelical Wesleyan Church
The Evangelical Wesleyan Church, formerly known as the Evangelical Wesleyan Church of North America, is a Methodist denomination in the conservative holiness movement.
The formation of the Evangelical Wesleyan Church is a part of the history of ...
, the charge conference is presided over by the pastor of the local church.
It determines the membership of that society.
United Methodist Church
In the
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church (UMC) is a worldwide mainline Protestant denomination based in the United States, and a major part of Methodism. In the 19th century, its main predecessor, the Methodist Episcopal Church, was a leader in evangelical ...
, the charge conference meets at least once a year and is responsible for recommending candidates for
holy orders, establishing salaries for the pastor and staff, and evaluating the ministry of that parish church.
See also
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Conferences in Methodism
The following is a list of the :wikt:conference, conferences in many Methodist Churches, such as The United Methodist Church and Evangelical Wesleyan Church.
Conferences
There are several kinds of conferences in Methodism:
*General Conference (Me ...
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Annual conferences within Methodism
An annual conference is a regional decision-making body within various Methodist denominations. Conferences are a key characteristic of the connectional system of government in Methodism. Annual conferences are composed primarily of the clergy ...
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General Conference (Methodism)
The General Conference, in several Methodist denominations, is the top legislative body for all matters within the denomination.
Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Connection
With regard to the membership of the General Conference of the Allegheny Wes ...
References
External links
Book of Discipline: The Charge Conference(United Methodist)
Church organization
Methodism
Charges
Charge or charged may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Films
* ''Charge, Zero Emissions/Maximum Speed'', a 2011 documentary
Music
* ''Charge'' (David Ford album)
* ''Charge'' (Machel Montano album)
* '' Charge!!'', an album by The Aqu ...
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