Conference Connectional Network

The Conference Connectional Network consists of fifty-six (56) people which include 1 representative from each Conference Agency. 

Inclusiveness shall be attained where possible. The Director of ConnectionalMinistries, the Treasurer, the Conference Chancellor, the Director of Training & Resourcing, Conference Secretary of Global Ministries and the Conference Secretarywill be advisory members, without vote. The officers of the Conference Connectional Network shall be elected by the members of the Conference Connectional Network.

The Conference Connectional Network (CCN) will directly communicate with the current entities in order to develop a common understanding of how we as an Annual Conference can live into the Mission,Vision and Core Value by providing leadership, connection and resources. This entity will work with Conference agencies to assist them in leading to a more defined network of teams.

CCN will assist the Conference, Agencies and Churches with keeping with our

Mission
To provide leadership, connection, and resources to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
 
Vision
To ignite and sustain a passionate, spiritual connection with Christ among all people in Western Pennsylvania
 
Core Value
Love!
 
Goal 1: Discover – ensure that United Methodist communities of faith are healthy, effective, and strategically positioned throughout WPA.
 
Goal 2: Stretch – Increase UM presence within WPA by developing new communities of faith and new ministry groups.
 
Goal 3: Lead – Expect and achieve excellence in lay and clergy leadership.
 
Goal 4: Go – Increase local church involvement in mission, justice, and outreach ministry, locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
 
Goal 5: Connect – Improve the ministry and systems of the AC to better facilitate disciple-making