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The Organization’s Structure

    The Quarterly Conference

    This Conference is unique in that it is a local barometer reflecting the conditions existent in the local church. Members of this conference, which meets every three months, consist of traveling ministers Local Elders, Deacons, Preachers, Exhorters, Class Leaders, Trustees, Stewards, Stewardess, Deaconess, all missionary groups. Superintendents of Church School, presidents of clubs, Secretary and Treasurer of Christian endeavor. All General Officers and ministers are amenable to the Quarterly Conference within whose bounds they reside. The Presiding Elder appoints time and place of the Conference.

    The Quarterly Conference is quite important as it is a law making body. Its duties Include:


    1. Examining the officers of our fellowship.

    2. Granting or withholding approval of the character of the members of the Quarterly Conference.

    3. Examination of Exhorters and Local Preachers, renew or revoke license and makes recommendation to the District Conference.

    4. Recommendation of suitable candidates to the Annual Conference for ordination.

    5. Hearing appeals and determining appropriate redress.

    6. Election of delegates to the Annual and District Conferences.