[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Page Header” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” background_image=”https:\/\/ac25.fmcsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2410001-delegates-header.jpg” background_blend=”multiply” z_index=”1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”2410001-delegates-header” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”Breadcrumbs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”40px||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”rgba(238,237,236,0.3)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dmpro_breadcrumbs bc_home_icon=”on” bc_separator_icon=”E||divi||400″ bc_separator_color=”#FFFFFF” bc_item_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” admin_label=” Breadcrumb Module” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” items_text_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_text_color=”#FFFFFF” active_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” active_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dmpro_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Page Header Content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”3cc57acf-ad91-4575-a23a-6b40837925f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Page Header Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Annual Conference delegates serve as the vital link between local churches and the broader conference community. These elected representatives carry the perspectives, concerns, and wisdom of their congregations into our shared decision-making processes.<\/p>\n
The delegate role embodies the Free Methodist commitment to shared governance between clergy and laity. This balanced approach ensures that both pastoral leadership and congregational voices shape our conference’s direction and decisions.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”a825bfa2-a1b5-4ece-a6ea-81ea7c7b0aec” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/membership\/” button_text=”Back to Membership” admin_label=”Page Primary CTA” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”7c0bd19a-d30e-4b15-ba1e-f794aac46854″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#EEEDEC” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ac25.fmcsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2410001-delegates-hero.jpg” title_text=”2410001-delegates-hero” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”3cc57acf-ad91-4575-a23a-6b40837925f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”29f94106-470b-4140-b0f8-5f0a4f083d11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Conference delegates fulfill several important functions in our connection:<\/p>\n
Each church selects delegates according to the representation formula established in our governance documents, ensuring proportional representation based on congregation size.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”29f94106-470b-4140-b0f8-5f0a4f083d11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Use the directory below to identify the delegates representing your church. Feel free to connect with these individuals to share perspectives or ask questions about conference matters.<\/p>\n
If you’re interested in serving as a delegate in the future, speak with your local pastor or church board about the selection process at your church.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_de_mach_archive_loop post_type_choose=”members” loop_layout=”2706″ is_main_loop=”off” posts_number=”-1″ custom_tax_choose=”delegate_status” include_taxomony=”ac25-delegate,ac25-representative,ac25-reserve-delegate” sort_order=”acf_field” acf_sort_field=”field_607a1a8078db5″ sec_sort_order=”acf_field” sec_acf_sort_field=”field_608054ee415b2″ columns=”3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_de_mach_archive_loop][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"