Discerning and Articulating the Vision
The purpose of the Connectional Table (CT) is to discern and articulate the vision for the church and to steward the mission, ministries, and resources of The United Methodist Church as determined by the actions of General Conference. The CT works in consultation with the Council of Bishops.
“As part of the total mission of the church, the CT is to serve as a steward of the vision and resources for mission and ministry, provide fiscal responsibility, and establish policies and procedures to carry out the mission of the church” (BOD, ¶904).
The Connectional Table
Provides a forum for understanding and implementing the vision, mission and ministries of The UMC in consultation with the Council of Bishops and consistent with the actions of General Conference;
Enables the flow of information and communication;
Coordinates the program life of the church with the mandates of the Gospel, The UMC’s mission and global needs;
Evaluates the missional effectiveness of program agencies and connectional structures and recommends changes for denominational effectiveness;
Provides leadership in planning and research to evaluate needs and plan strategies;
Collaborates with the General Council on Finance and Administration to develop budgets.
Reviews and approves special offerings and church-wide appeals.
