Our Work

Our Work, Our Vision

We see a worldwide United Methodist Church driven to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. To live more fully into this vision, we are working toward deeper connections throughout the church, greater local authority, and more equitable sharing of power and representation around the world.

Key Questions:

What do United Methodists need to do to become a worldwide movement?
What blocks the church from becoming a worldwide movement?
What does is mean to be connectional around the world?
Where are we united?
Where are we divided?
What is the future role of the church in the U.S. and the church outside the United States?
What needs to be done to put United Methodists around the world on an equal footing with one another?
What must happen to overcome racism, classism, and the remnants of colonialism that still exist in the church?
What needs to be done to deal with cultural differences between United Methodists in different parts of the world?
What role should bishops play in a worldwide United Methodist Church?
What is the best role for General Conference in a worldwide United Methodist Church?
What should be the role of the Jurisdictional Conferences in the U.S. and conferences outside the United States?
What should the relationship be between the United Methodist Church and the wider Methodist family around the world?