The highest legislative body in The United Methodist Church. The voting membership consists of an equal number of clergy and lay delegates elected by the annual conferences. General Conference convenes every quadrennium (four years) to determine the denomination's future direction. It is the only body that can speak officially for the denomination.
Source: Sharing God's Gifts Glossary of United Methodist Terms
Learn more:
- Read Why United Methodist General Conference? History and highlights on UMC.org.
- Check out our General Conference page.
