Official Church Certification of Delegates to the 2026 General Conference of the Congregational Methodist Church

Official Church Certification of Delegates to the 2026 General Conference

Congregational Methodist Church
Hosted by Bethlehem Community Church

849 Lake Como Rd. Laurel, MS 39443
June 9 - 11, 2026

Pre-registration is required. Delegate fees are non-refundable. Each attendee must complete a separate registration.
OFFICIAL CHURCH GC DELEGATES FORM

This form is for churches to provide an official record of their licensed ministers, elders, and retired elders and members elected as Official Delegates. This form includes the option for Churches to pay for all or part of their delegates' and guests' expenses. Churches should complete this form before registering individual delegates. Only individuals listed on this form will be recognized as official delegates at the General Conference.
Church Name*
Member of: Annual Conference (Select One)*
Church Address*

Mailing Address

Physical Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT:*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number: (PRIMARY PHONE NUMBER FOR REGISTRATION CONTACT)*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email: (PRIMARY EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION RECEIPT)*
example@example.com
OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED DELEGATES

This list confirms delegate eligibility and will serve as the verification document at check-in.
This section lists the individuals recognized as official delegates to the General Conference in accordance with the Congregational Methodist Church Book of Discipline.

Officially Recognized Delegates include:

Ministerial Delegates

CM Licensed Ministers
CM Licensed Elders / Ordained Ministers
Retired CM Elders / Ordained Ministers

These clergy are automatically recognized as Ministerial Delegates and should be listed below if associated with your church.

Church Elected Delegates

Members of the local church who have been duly elected by the church body to serve as General Conference Delegates.

Church Approved Alternate Delegates

Members of the local church who have been duly elected by the church body to serve as Alternate Delegates. Alternates serve only in the absence of an elected delegate.

Important Clarification
Supply pastors or clergy whose church membership is elsewhere are not eligible to serve as delegates by virtue of their position. They may serve only if they are members of the local church and are elected by that church body.
Ministerial Delegates
Licensed CM Ministerial & Elders Delegates: (Include First and Last Names) List all CM Licensed Ministers and Elders who are officially recognized by the Church. Include Retired Elders so they may participate in the General Conference as Delegates. Do not include Pastors who do not have CM Credentials in this section.*
Please indicate here the total number of CM Ministers and Elders listed above.
Church Elected Delegates
Churches should list only the number of lay delegates permitted according to the representation guidelines in the Congregational Methodist Church Book of Discipline (generally one delegate for every thirty active adult members, or major fraction thereof). *
Please indicate here the total number of church elected Delegates listed above.
This is the total number of delegates you have listed as Official representatives for your church.
Church Approved Alternate Delegates
Alternate Delegates are members of the local church who have been duly elected by the church body to serve in the event that a primary delegate is unable to attend or participate in the General Conference.

Alternate Delegates may be listed on this form along with elected delegates.

Important Clarification

Alternate Delegates serve only when an elected delegate is absent or unable to serve.

When serving in place of an absent delegate, the Alternate Delegate assumes all rights and responsibilities of that delegate, including voting privileges.

If the elected delegate is present and serving, the Alternate Delegate may attend the conference but will not be seated as a voting delegate.
Church Approved General Conference Alternate Delegates: (If no Alternates - N/A) List all members of the church who have been elected as GC Alternates.*
Please indicate here the total number of church approved alternates listed above.
Guests / Non-Voting Attendees

While the delegate system ensures fair representation of churches in the Conference's business, all members of Congregational Methodist churches who are willing and able to attend are welcome.

Individuals attending who are not serving as official delegates may attend as Guests or Non-Voting Attendees.

Guests may attend conference sessions and activities, but will not be seated as voting delegates.

All non-delegate attendees should pre-register for the Conference and may choose to purchase a meal pass if they plan to participate in conference meals. There is a separate form for Guests / Non-Voting Attendees to Register.
Primary Delegate / Head Delegate for Church Check In and Delegate Changes*
CHURCH CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES

By submitting this form, the church certifies that the individuals listed above have been properly recognized or elected as delegates or alternate delegates to the General Conference in accordance with the Congregational Methodist Church Book of Discipline. The church further certifies that the number of delegates listed complies with the representation guidelines set forth in the Book of Discipline.
The General Conference Credentialing Committee reserves the authority to review and determine the eligibility of all listed delegates in accordance with the Congregational Methodist Church Book of Discipline.
Submitted by:*
OPTIONAL CHURCH PAYMENT SECTION

This section is optional and intended only for use by Churches that wish to pay for delegates' and/or guests' meals.
PAYMENT OPTION FOR CHURCHES

Church Delegate and meal fees may be paid for by the Church or individual delegates.
Enter Number of Delegates to Pay For: (Delegate Fee Includes all Meals - $250) If the church will not pay for delegate fees, enter “0” and do not list names in the church-paid delegate section.
This total includes the licensed and elected delegates paid for by Church. (There is a separate section below to add paid for guests meals.)
CHURCH PAID DELEGATE FEES: List all Delegates who the Church is paying for.
Enter Number of Guest/Member Meal Tickets to Purchase: (4 Meals - $60) If the church will not pay for guest meals, enter “0” and do not list names in the church-paid meals section.
The Church may purchase meal passes for guests and church members that are not delegates. These tickets will not be for sale at the event. Pre-orders determine food preparation.
CHURCH PAID MEALS: List all guests or members who will receive a church paid meal pass.
Total Delegate Fees
Total Extra Meal Fees
Total Amount Due: (Note, these fees are non-refundable)
Pay online (Credit/Debit/Bank ACH)Pay by Check (Mail or Bring to Conference)

Pay By Check Instructions

Church Checks are authorized for acceptance by mail or at check-in the day of conference. Mail in checks must be received no later than May 15th. If a check has not been received by that time and is not recorded at the time of arrival a credit card payment or another check must be presented to receive delegate badges and meal wristbands. Make all checks payable to the CMCHQ and annotate with General Conference Delegate Fees. Mail to PO Box 9 Florence, MS 39073.
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Official Church Certification of Delegates to the 2026 General Conference

Hosted by Bethlehem Community Church

June 9 - 11, 2026

OFFICIAL CHURCH GC DELEGATES FORM

OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED DELEGATES

Ministerial Delegates

Church Elected Delegates

Church Approved Alternate Delegates

CHURCH CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES

OPTIONAL CHURCH PAYMENT SECTION

PAYMENT OPTION FOR CHURCHES

Payment Methods

Pay By Check Instructions