Board of Ministry

The Board of Ministry of the Mississippi-West Tennessee Conference of the Global Methodist Church helps guide and support those pursuing licensed or ordained ministry. This page includes important deadlines, contact information, and resources for those discerning a call to ministry or completing educational requirements.


𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

If you have questions about ordination requirements, Course of Study, seminary, or the ministry process in the Mississippi-West Tennessee Conference, please contact the Board of Ministry.

Board of Ministry Chair: Rev. Wesley Pepper
wesley@amoryfirstgmc.org

Board of Ministry Secretary: Lara Brennan
lb@brennanandbrennan.com

Board of Ministry Registrar: Rev. James Walters
bomregistrar@ms-wtngmc.org


𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The deadline to declare your intent to pursue ordination at the 2027 Mississippi-West Tennessee Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church is October 1, 2026.

Those requesting consideration for ordination in 2027 should email the Board of Ministry Chair, Board of Ministry Secretary, and Board of Ministry Registrar listed above. Please let them know you are requesting consideration for ordination in 2027.

Questions about ordination requirements may be directed to Rev. Wesley Pepper or Rev. James Walters.


𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭

Some students in seminary or Course of Study are working to fulfill their educational requirements and could use financial support.

If your church, agency, or organization offers scholarships or funding for Global Methodist students, please share that information using the form below. This will help the Board of Ministry connect students across our Annual Conference with available support.