Connectionalism is "...a vital web of interactive relationships.
We are connected
by sharing a common tradition of faith, including Our Doctrinal Standards and General Rules (¶ 104);
by sharing together a constitutional polity, including a leadership of general superintendency;
by sharing a common mission, which we seek to carry out by working together in and through conferences that reflect the inclusive and missional character of our fellowship;
by sharing a common ethos that characterizes our distinctive way of doing things."
(The United Methodist Book of Discipline 2020/2024, ¶132)
At a time of uncertainty and division, United Methodists everywhere are nevertheless gazing toward the future with hope. By looking closely at the places we experience God in our ministries today, we can discern where God is leading us into the future.
The annual State of the Church Report is a resource to help evaluate our current realities, to celebrate the momentum of our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, and to identify opportunities and challenges as we move forward in ministry.