The charge conference is the basic governing body of each United Methodist local church and is composed of all members of the church council. All members of the charge conference must be members of the local church. The charge conference must meet at least once per year. The charge conference directs the work of the church and gives general oversight to the church council, reviews and evaluates the mission and ministry of the church, sets salaries for the pastor and staff, elects the members of the church council, and recommends candidates for ordained ministry. (umc.org)
Once the charge conference is scheduled, the church will receive a letter from the DS outlining which forms are required for submission at charge conference and forms that should be completed and kept on file. Please direct all questions regarding forms to Melissa Thacker.
Required Forms (for all districts)
- Minutes of Charge Conference
- Annual Charge Conference Attendance
- Annual Charge Conference Local Church Officials List
- Report of the Pastor
- Statement of Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Child Abuse Policy
- CLM Annual Report
- Lay Servant Annual Report
Other Forms
- Fund Balance Report
- Annual Charge Conference Audit Report
- Report of the Trustees
- Report of the Finance Committee
- Report of the Deacon
- Report of the Admin Council
- Local Church Men's Ministry Survey
- Family Information Form
- Historian Report
- VIM Report
- McMurry Ambassador Form
- NAM Representative Form
- Extension Ministry Form
- Parsonage Inventory
Forms Related to Pastor Compensation
For compensation forms regarding appointments that are half-time or less, please contact Melissa Thacker or Anna Marshall.