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Fellowship of Associate Pastors and Local Pastors

 

If you are an Associate Member or a Local Pastor (full or part-time), we invite you to become involved with the Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors. There are no annual dues or fees, just information sharing and fellowship. Ask us about the details, we'll be happy to talk with you.

 

The Purpose of the Fellowship ...

• To provide for regular gatherings of associate members and local pastors for continuing in the relationship to Jesus Christ and The United Methodist Church.
• To encourage theological exploration in vocational identity and leadership.
• To provide opportunities for study, fellowship and times of spiritual renewal.
• To instill a sense of belonging to the larger fraternity of fellow pastors of The United Methodist church.
• To enable the creation of relationships among members that allows support and trust.
• To hold accountable our constituents in their relationship to Jesus Christ, The United Methodist Church and the “Fellowship”.
• To be an advocate for our constituents and important issues affecting their ministry.

What We Do:

The Reunion at Mt. Union – celebrating the new class of graduates at Licensing School

The Annual Meeting at Annual Conference

Annual Spiritual Retreat at Lakeside

Join with the Order of Elders and Deacons at the Fall For All Clergy Retreat