Today, the United Methodist denomination continues to be organized in a “connectional” system, which “enables us to carry out our mission in unity and strength” (Book of Discipline, ¶ 701). Every local church is linked to an interconnected network of organizations that join together in mission and ministry, allowing us to accomplish far more than any one local church or person could alone. Learn more.
For Prospect the connection is:
Global > US > Southeastern Jurisdiction > Virginia Conference > Farmville District > Brunswick Circle > Prospect Church
THE MISSION OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS TO MAKE
DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD.
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to “Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” (Matt. 28:18-20; Matt. 22:36-40). This mission is achieved through vital congregations that equip and empower people to be disciples of Jesus Christ in their homes and communities around the world.
Our four areas of focus are:
- Seeking Health and Wholeness for All
- Overcoming Poverty Together
- Making New Disciples in New Places
- Leading Where God Calls
Learn more about the four focus areas.
Mission Statement for the Virginia Conference
EQUIPPING LOCAL CHURCHES FOR MINISTRY AND PROVIDING A CONNECTION FOR THE MINISTRY BEYOND THE CHURCH.
Ministry Vision for the Virginia Conference
TO BE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST WHO ARE LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO INFLUENCE OTHERS TO SERVE.
Bishop Sharma D. Lewis
2019 VA Annual Conference Mission Statement
The mission of the Virginia Annual Conference is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by equipping over 1,150 local churches for ministry and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church; all to the glory of God.
Office of Connectional Ministries
The Office of Connectional Ministries serves as the centering point for the program ministry boards and agencies of the Virginia Conference to fulfill this mission. Through this office, supervision is provided for 6 ministry areas (Communications, Congregational Excellence, Inclusivity and Lay Leadership Excellence, Information Technology, Justice and Missional Excellence, and Ministries with Young People) to equip the local church for ministry and provide a connection beyond the local church for ministry. Learn more from website.
Ministry Vision for the Farmville District
BEING PASSIONATE ABOUT LEADING, LISTENING AND LOVING ALL PEOPLE TO BUILD UP THE KINGDOM.
Rev. Denise Bates, District Superintendent (2019 Appointment)
Connectional Circles (Learn more.)
The Farmville District is further organized by groups of churches referred to as a Connectional Circle with a designated leader. Prospect in part of the Brunswick Circle.
Leadership Connectional Circles (July 2019)
Chairperson: Rev. Philip Hong—PhilipHong@vaumc.org
Co-District Lay Leader: Sue Mayo—BnSMayo@yahoo.com
Co-District Lay Leader: Geraldine Sanderson- GeraldineSanderson4@gmail.com
District Superintendent: Rev. Denise Bates—FarmvilleDS@vaumc.org
Mission Representative: Rev. Michael Teixeira– MichaelTeixeira@vaumc.org
BRUNSWICK CIRCLE:
Leader: Rev. Randy Williams, RandyWilliams@vaumc.org
Brodnax Charge (Bethany, Brodnax),
Lawrenceville UMC,
Prospect UMC (Ebony)
North Brunswick Charge (Antioch, Lebanon),
South Brunswick Charge (Olive Branch, Rock),
West Brunswick Charge (Bethel, Macedonia)
