If your church is exploring disaffiliation from The United Methodist Church, here are some resources that may help you in your discernment.  

To request a presentation from the Gulf Central District Superintendent, please email DS-GC@flumc.org  

Resource List 

Rev. Emily Hotho Presentation PowerPoint - PowerPoint from Continuing UMC Presentation

Rev. Emily Hotho abbreviated presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPYthe1u5nc&feature=youtu.be​

Thoughts on Disaffiliation - Discussion Points from One Local Church 

Rev. Adam Hamilton address to Texas Annual Conference - https://vimeo.com/734455031?fbclid=IwAR1wglZ5wolz5C1NQjfxF7g-hCcWYsaybHCUR-kGdIMn5jGfTf8vU3L-b94

What is the Trust Clause? – https://www.umc.org/en/content/ask-the-umc-what-is-the-united-methodist-trust-clause

Wespath Info on Pension Liability -  https://www.wespath.org/about-wespath/wayforwardwespathfaq

Wespath info on Clergy Withdrawals - https://www.wespath.org/assets/1/7/5861.pdf  

Bishop Tom Berlin's Blog - https://revtomberlin.com/blog/