Annual Conference 2024 – Incoming CMC

May 18, 2024

Annual Conference is a collaborative one-day gathering for Free Methodist leaders from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California (FMCSC) and the Pacific Coast Japanese Conference (PCJC). This year, we will focus on the theme of “Wholeness: Fostering Community & Creative Engagement” as we nurture a thriving ecosystem for growth, shared leadership, and creative collaboration between our conferences and churches.

Incoming Leaders
The Free Methodist Church is committed to raising up new leaders within the church that seek to build new congregations, grow ministries that impact communities, and train the next generation of leaders serving with them.

Elders
After completing the Ministerial Candidate process and engaging in thorough discernment with mentors and the Ministerial Education & Guidance Board, the Free Methodist Church acknowledges this journey through ordination – a testament to God’s calling for service within the church. We embrace these newly ordained Elders and pray for divine blessings in their ministries.

Conference Ministerial Candidates
The Conference Ministerial Candidate (CMC) process provides an opportunity to discern God’s calling, obtain educational training, and gain practical experience that reveals each candidate’s unique gifts and talents. We welcome these incoming Ministerial Candidates and pray for their progress and development throughout this process.

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Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.pulse.ly/jygb5sm3kv
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“If You Stay Long Enough…” | Bishop Kenny Martin on Christian Unity
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Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.pulse.ly/fexsw2qxh7
Read more about staying at the table: https://fmcsc.pulse.ly/mrnwx8ug7b

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“Someone’s Gonna Have to Lay Our Blades Down” | A Message for the Church
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Bishop Kenny Martin shares a powerful message about choosing family over division. Watch as he explains why staying at the table is crucial for Christian unity.

Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.pulse.ly/gvrjb7q7x4
Read more about staying at the table: https://fmcsc.pulse.ly/3tpevjtfma

#StayingAtTheTable