“All persons ordained as clergy in The United Methodist Church upon election to full membership in the annual conference shall be members of and participate in an Order appropriate to their election. An order is a covenant community within the church to mutually support, care for, and hold accountable its members for the sake of the life and mission of the church. These orders, separately or together, seek to respond to the spiritual hunger among clergy for a fulfilling sense of vocation, for support among peers during this stressful time of change in the Church, and for a deepening relationship with God.” ¶306 The Book of Discipline 2016
Chair, Division of Elders - David Graybeal
Chair, Order of Elders - Sharon Bowers
Chair, Division of Deacons, Diaconal Concerns and Professional Certification - Rebekah Fetzer
Chair, Order of Deacons - Stephanie Parrott
“Each annual conference may organize a Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members. All licensed local pastors and associate members may be members of and participate in the Fellowship. The Fellowship will provide mutual support for its members for the sake of the life and mission of the church.” ¶323 The Book of Discipline 2016
Co-Chairs, Division of Local Pastors and Associate Members
Co-Chairs, Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members