At the 2016 General Conference, it was agreed by those assembled that African United Methodism, where the most explosive growth in membership is, would finally receive more bishops to help oversee the growth. However, financial realities have resulted in those in authority openly speaking about reneging on this commitment in order to continue siphoning money to areas on the denomination that are shrinking. I explore the ethics and implications of such a decision, sharing some additional resources to see just how much influence (or lack of influence) African United Methodists have been given in the denomination.

Links consulted:

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/challenges-face-plan-to-add-5-african-bishops

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/group-plans-for-budget-cuts-regionalization

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/international-group-pursues-regionalization

https://juicyecumenism.com/2023/01/07/united-methodist-apportionments/

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