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Charge Conference Registration

The Charge Conferences will be held in January, with the Zoom meetings on January 12th (12 noon, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00 and 3:45) and the In-person on January 26th at 3:00 PM at Wesley UMC in Springfield.
Please sign up at [link removed] if you haven't already done so.
You must announce the date to your congregation twice 10 days prior to the conference. It is also required that we have your signed paperwork in the district office before your meeting.
If you do not register for one of these two days/formats, you will have a scheduled Charge Conference in Springfield at the convenience of the District Superintendent.
Thank you!

Charge Conference Documents Due December 1st!
All Charge Conference are due and need to be signed and submitted by December 1st. Forms are available on the SW District website at the following link: [link removed]. If you need the Simplified Structure forms, you must request them from the district office. If you have any questions, please email Teresa at [email protected].


Upcoming Important Dates to Remember
12/24/2024-1/1/2025 - SW District Office Closed
12/30/2024 - Year End Stats module open
01/07/2025 - Conference apportionment deadline (by 4 p.m.)
1/12/2025 - Zoom Charge Conferences (See times and registration info below)
1/26/2025 - In Person Charge Conference at Wesley UMC Springfield
01/31/2025 - Deadline for churches to enter stats for districts
02/3/2025 - Stats module closes
02/14/2025-Stats due to the conference office from the districts
02/21-22/2024 - [link removed] Converge Youth Conference
Apportionments are due for 2024 by January 7, 2025
Please remember that apportionments must be RECEIVED by January 7th (before 4
p.m.) to count for 2024. If you are sending them after the New Year, you will want to utilize a guaranteed method of delivery.
Guaranteed methods would include UPS, Fed-Ex, maybe the USPS Priority, but whatever method, you need to let Lindsay know it’s coming ( mailto:[email protected] [email protected]) AND provide a tracking number.
Hand Delivery is also a good option if you are down to the wire.
For all Local Pastors participating in Course of Study:

COS Winter – Registration is Open and closes 1/6/25. Classes begin 1/16 and run 6 weeks.
We are offering 8 classes, and they are ONLINE with a zoom classroom component. You may take only one class in this winter term.
You may register yourself through our [link removed] Populi student management system. You will then receive an automatic email from populi asking for the approval signatures from your DS and LPR, which is required each semester you take a class.
The Syllabus will be posted to the [link removed] Moodle class site, which will include the 2 required books and assignments (due during class, not before).
[link removed] SCHEDULE
[link removed] REGISTRATION FORM if needed (or register on [link removed] Populi)
[link removed] COS SPST WEBSITE: [link removed] [link removed]
[link removed] SPST COS Detailed Class & Instructor Listing

Smaller Church Cohort
This cohort equips churches with tools and support to move beyond reacting to current challenges. By developing intentional ministry plans, churches can actively shape the future God is calling them toward instead of merely responding to the pain of the present. This 12-month experience includes large-group learning gatherings, church coaching and accountability. [link removed] Learn more and apply →

Laity Quick Links
[link removed] Conference Lay Ministry Team Listing
[link removed] Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
Interested in pursuing certified lay ministry? [link removed] View the process here.
[link removed] Absorb on-demand learning platform with lay education courses


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