Delegate Resources

Delegates study a petition printed in the Daily Christian Advocate during the 2008 United Methodist General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. A UMNS file photo by Maile Bradfield.

Equipping delegates for GC

To help prepare delegates for the 2028 General Conference of The United Methodist Church, United Methodist Communications and the Secretary of the General Conference provide relevant and updated information.

Learn the process to become a delegate

You may have gone through a process of discernment and would like to offer yourself for consideration to be elected as a delegate to General or Regional/Jurisdictional Conference. The Church has long desired to have new faces and fresh perspectives be part of the decision-making body, and this guide will provide some insights on what it means to hold the sacred responsibility of being an elected delegate. If you feel called to serve as a delegate, you are stepping into an important role that requires prayer, preparation, and a spirit of service.

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Delegate Count

Learn how many delegates will be elected to General Conference from each Annual Conference.

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