Connected People of God
At our best, we are the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing people of God called The United Methodist Church.
General Conference 2024
After a four-year delay, the 2020 General Conference will take place April 23-May 3, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Learn more…
Annual Conference 2024
The 2024 Annual Conference is scheduled for June 20-22 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Learn more…
New Series Focuses on UMC Future
The first episode of Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson’s new web series “Strength for Today. A Bright Hope For Tomorrow // God’s vision for the next chapter of the United Methodist Church” is out now. This is a video and podcast series where Bishop Sue talks about various topics with leaders from around the UMC and will be available every Sunday until Advent. In the first episode, Bishop Sue talks to Bishop Ken Carter from the Western North Carolina Conference. Read more…
Next Steps
Next steps in VAUMC disaffiliations result in creation of Bridge Churches. Learn more…
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Meet our people
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson
(804) 521-1102 RESIDENT BISHOP
Steve Summers
[email protected] (804) 521-1103 ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Terri Biggins
[email protected] (804) 521-1102 RESIDENT BISHOP
Jessie S. Colwell
[email protected] (804) 521-1140 DIRECTOR OF CLERGY EXCELLENCE
Dwayne Stinson
[email protected] (804) 521-1135 DIRECTOR OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP AND CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY
Jonathan Page
[email protected] (804) 521-1133 DIRECTOR OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES FOR INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
Katie Mueller
[email protected] (804) 521-1134 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTORS OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES