Conference Membership
Our Conference Community
The Free Methodist Church in Southern California thrives through the active participation of its diverse membership. This section provides resources and information about the people who make up our conference community – from pastoral leaders to dedicated lay members.
Incoming Leaders
Each year, we celebrate new leaders joining our conference through ordination and appointment. This section highlights those being ordained at Annual Conference 2025 and newly appointed conference ministerial candidates taking significant steps in their ministry journey.
Ministerial Members
Our conference ministers include ordained elders, conference ministerial candidates, and appointed leaders serving across Southern California. The ministerial directory provides information about our pastoral leadership and their appointments.
Special Appointments
Many Free Methodist ministers serve beyond local church settings in specialized roles and ministries. This section shares updates and greetings from those serving in educational institutions, chaplaincy, mission organizations, and other special appointments.
Annual Conference Delegates
Delegates represent their local churches at Annual Conference, participating in important governance decisions and bringing insights back to their congregations. This section lists current delegates by church and provides resources to help them prepare for their responsibilities.
In Memoriam
We honor the legacy of conference members who have completed their earthly journey and entered eternal rest. This section commemorates those who have shaped our conference through faithful service and celebrates their continuing impact on our ministries.
Conference Boards & Committees
The work of our conference is guided by several key leadership bodies that provide governance, strategic direction, and ministry oversight. These boards and committees include both clergy and lay representatives who serve together to advance our mission.
Board of Administration (BOA)
The primary governing body of the Annual Conference that sets policy, provides strategic oversight, allocates resources, selects leadership, and directs ministry focus.
Finance Committee
Provides financial oversight, ensures resource stewardship, manages budget development, administers assets, and guides financial planning for the conference.
Nominating Committee
Oversees the process of identifying, vetting, and recommending qualified candidates for conference leadership positions and committees.
Ministerial Education & Guidance (MEG)
Oversees ordination processes, develops pastoral leadership, establishes educational standards, creates accountability frameworks, and implements restoration procedures.
Ministerial Appointments Committee (MAC)
Manages minister placement, matches pastors with churches, monitors ministry progress, develops leadership, and makes strategic appointments.
Kingdom Multiplication Group (KMG)
Guides church planting, leads church revitalization, develops ministry initiatives, creates growth strategies, and plans for sustainability across the conference.
Active Participation
Annual Conference 2025 offers multiple ways for all members to engage with our shared mission and vision:
- Attend plenary sessions to hear reports from conference leadership
- Participate in worship that spans generations and celebrates our diverse community
- Connect with others serving in similar ministry contexts
- Learn about ministry opportunities across Southern California
- Support conference initiatives through prayer, participation, and resources
We encourage all conference members to take full advantage of this gathering as we witness God’s work across generations and prepare for His continued leading in our future.