Are you one of the many people who is concerned about having bishops in the Global Methodist Church? Or perhaps you think that the process of selecting bishops is always fatally flawed by politics. Or...maybe you think something else about bishops. Well, get ready to learn.

Chris Ritter is the chair of the Global Episcopacy Committee, which is broadly charged with all things pertaining to the bishops of the GMC. In this conversation, we talk about the process that has been designed for the nomination and election of our new bishops, which will be executed for the first time over the coming year.

Thanks to Tyson Heins and Dianne Burnett, we had a very helpful flowchart to follow. Chris did a great job lining out the project and explaining things logistically and theologically. Chris has a head for process and a heart for true religion. Clark Atkins and Wes Griffin, both in similar positions to Chris, have shown the high quality work being done by many in these volunteer positions. Chris matches their quality and does a great deal to show the worth of GMC leadership.

Spend some time with us. It’s good for you.

Links:

Overview Document:

https://irp.cdn-website.com/1876eae9/files/uploaded/Episcopal+Election+Process+English.pdf

Discernment Guide for Delegations

https://irp.cdn-website.com/4829cd2f/files/uploaded/ENGLISH_Discernment+Guide+for+Delegations+to+General+Conference+2026.pdf

The Flow Chart:

https://irp.cdn-website.com/4829cd2f/files/uploaded/2025-09-25_Episcopal+Election+Process_v2.pdf

These resources are available in additional languages here:

https://www.beautyofholiness2026.org/preliminary-documents

Chris Ritter post GMC News and Links at on the following Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575985959116

Chris Ritter’s Blog:

www.peopleneedjesus.net

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