Lay Leader Resources
Links to webinars, recordings, and other helpful tools for the laity of the Florida Conference.
Updated March 25, 2023
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2023 Conference Wide Training Webpage
The Conference offered Local Church Training via Zoom over seven consecutive weeks in February and March 2023. The meetings were not recorded, but silde decks and additional resources were made available. You can find them on the webpage here.
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“Mid-Term State of the UMC” Address by Bishop Bickerton
In a “Mid-term State of The United Methodist Church Address” on March 2, 2023, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, president of the Council of Bishops, called members to “be the architects of a renewed, revived and reclaimed United Methodist Church.” Watch the video presentation, read the transcript and find more resources here.
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What does The UMC need from its future leaders?
Posted 10-26-22 from the Council of Bishops. Several Bishops of The United Methodist Church came together to offer their thoughts on the gifts and graces needed for anyone who takes on the important responsibilities of the office of bishop in this critical season of church life. View the video here.
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FAQ Re: Disaffiliation Insurance Requirements
FAQ document addressing questions that have arisen regarding the insurance requirements of the Disaffiliation Agreement of the Florida Conference. Read the FAQ here.
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Resources on Disaffiliations
News Articles, statements and FAQs on disaffiliations occurring in light of the launch of the GMC. Updated regularly. More here.
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Projected Appointment Changes for July 1, 2022
Bishop Kenneth Carter and the appointive cabinet of The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church, in consultation with the clergy and authorized lay leaders of the local churches, announce the following projected appointment changes, to take effect July 1, 2022. Click here for more.
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Continuing UMC Livestream with Alex Shanks
Alex Shanks shared about the Continuing UMC at St. Johns UMC Winter Haven on April 19. You can view the Facebook Video here.
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Continuing UMC Laity Webinar - 3/20/22
Alice, Derrick and Molly hosted a brief webinar on the latest on the postponed General Conference. You can watch the video and download the slide deck. FAQs from the presentation can be downloaded here.
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AC22 Lay Member Training - 3/19/22
Alice and Derrick led an hour-long training for local church lay leaders and lay members to Annual Conference. You can watch the presentation and also download the slide deck.
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Lay Leaders Webinar - 1/27/22
As we move with great hope and anticipation towards the start of the new year, Alice, Derrick, and Molly hosted a webinar for all local church Lay Leaders in the Florida Annual Conference on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.The agenda included the 4Ps of Laity Leadership, areas of focus for our Annual Conference, the new laity communication platform and a brief update on General Conference,Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference and Florida Annual Conference. Click here to watch the webinar.