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Training for District Superintendents

A district superintendent (DS) acts as an extension of the office of the bishop and oversees the ministry of the clergy and the churches in the communities of his or her district. GBHEM has assembled a series of webinars to help new district superintendents prepare for the work ahead.

DS & DCM Training Webinar: Supervision

An introduction to the ministry of supervision in The United Methodist Church.

DS & DCM Training Webinar: Legal Issues Related to Property

An explanation of common legal issues related to church owned property.

DS & DCM Training Webinar: Personnel

Review common personnel issues, especially those related to the district superintendent’s work with District Committees on Ordained Ministry and the candidacy process.

DS & DCM Training Webinar: Charge Conference

A review of how to prepare for, preside over and follow up with charge conferences.

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