The Connectional Table

The mission of the Connectional Table is the mission of The United Methodist Church, which is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Connectional Table continues to follow the vision and direction of the Council of Bishops. We believe our mission and vision calls us to remain steadfast in our denominational focus on increasing the number of vital congregations worldwide and strengthening ministries in the Four Areas of Focus.
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A Letter from the Connectional Table
Following their spring meeting, April 4-7, 2018, the Connectional Table shared a message of hope in a letter to the people of The United Methodist Church Read More
Our Work

Our Work
We focus energy and resources on increasing vital congregations by developing principled Christian leaders, creating new places for new people, engaging in ministries with the poor, and improving global health. Read More

Worldwide Nature of the Church
The Connectional Table has convened key conversations to better understand how our Church is configured in the many places where United Methodists are gathered. Read More

Vital Congregations and Four Areas of Ministry Focus
Vital congregations make disciples and bear the fruit of faithful mission and ministry by engaging in the Four Areas of Focus. Read More
About Us

About the Connectional Table
The Connectional Table discerns and articulates the vision for the church, stewarding the mission, ministries, and resources as determined by General Conference and in consultation with the Council of Bishops. Read More

Structure and Membership
The Connectional Table includes 59 members, both lay and clergy, elected from U.S. jurisdictional and overseas conferences as well as representatives from the Council of Bishops, agencies and caucuses. Read More

Members 2017-2020
Members of the Connectional Table represent a broad cross-section of the church, including lay and clergy members from around the world. ' } Read More
News and Press Releases
Connectional Table board meeting to focus on the vision for a worldwide church
The 64-person Connectional Table will hold its next board meeting April 4-7, 2018, focusing on its central purpose — the discernment and articulation of the vision of the church. Read More
Connectional Table Announces New Chief Connectional Ministries Officer
The Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai has been appointed Chief Connectional Ministries Officer of The Connectional Table, effective January 22, 2018. Read More

Valdez Barker to leave role as Chief Connectional Ministries Officer of the Connectional Table
The Rev. Dr. Amy Valdez Barker will be leaving the Connectional Table to accept the position of Executive Director for the Global Missions Connections at the General Board of Global... Read More
Continuing Conversation

Conversation: Worldwide Nature of the Church
The Connectional Table and the General Conference Commission hosted a conversation about the theology of a global church that seeks to do mission in the different locations. Read More
Christian Conferencing on Human Sexuality
The Connectional Table hosted a series of three online conversations on human sexuality, our mission and United Methodist church law. View

Blog: About the Connection
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