Changes made to the Book of Discipline presents us with yet another “new normal,” says Bishop David Wilson in a new video to the Great Plains Conference. The difference this time — unlike the pandemic, national politics and wars across the Atlantic Ocean — is we have an opportunity to help shape what that new normal looks like.

Bishop Wilson has provided a new video to the conference explaining again the changes enacted by the General Conference in April and earlier this month. He shares again what protections have been put in place for pastors and churches who choose to follow more traditional mindsets. And the bishop celebrates the freedom the legislation that passed provides for everyone in The United Methodist Church.

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Frequently Asked Questions

As another resource for local churches, download and view a frequently-asked-questions document that may help explain some of the nuances of the actions of the General Conference.