Background Information and Documents
The GMC Convening General Conference Plan of Organization and Covenant
The GMC Convening General Conference Petition Process
The GMC Judicial Practice and Procedure Rules
Submission Instructions
Only One Paragraph: A petition can only include changes to a single paragraph or a new paragraph within the limited agenda (V.C, p. 4-5 in the Plan of Organization and Covenant). Where a change in one paragraph necessitates a change in another paragraph, the changes can be submitted in one petition. Submit the petition using the paragraph number that appears earliest in the Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline (TBDD).
GMC Membership: All submitters of petitions must be members of the Global Methodist Church. If submitting as an individual, you must list ten other members who support your petition.
New topics and other petitions:
- Changes to the TBDD which are NOT on the limited agenda can be submitted by selecting a modification type of 'Change existing paragraph' and selecting 'Paragraph 000: OTHER'
- Other topics and revisions to the Judicial Practice and Procedure Rules can be made by selecting a modification type of 'Add new content or other', then a list of topic areas will be displayed. If an appropriate topic area is not available, select '000-A: OTHER TOPIC'.
Two methods for entering content are supported: You can:
- Upload a Word (docx) document (Preferred Method) or
- Use the online editor (If Microsoft Word is not available)
Detailed instructions will be displayed based on the submission method selected.