The 2008 Mississippi Conference of the UMC, began its legislative session on June 8 in Jackson, Mississippi. Guided by the theme “Arise, Shine, Magnify” members from across Mississippi gathered to discuss budget items, changes to the conference structure, “direct billing” of pastors insurance premiums, as well as many other administrative items. The Annual Conference ended its legislative session on June 10.
From the Conference website…
Mississippi United Methodists voted to change the conference structure for doing ministry and to begin a four-phase move to direct billing for clergy pension and insurance.
If you are interested, you can read a wrap-up of Annual Conference proceedings here.
Update 6/18/08: You can read in-depth coverage of the 2008 Annual Conference in the latest edition of the Advocate.
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