Clusters
In June 2005, the US National Conference took action to radically restructure how the churches in the United States are organized. The geographic-based conferences which have existed for 200 years are being phased out. In their place is arising a structure based on "clusters." Every church, and every active minister, will be required to participate in a cluster, which will consist of the ministers from 5-10 churches.
View the current cluster groups. For Stories and Weekly News, click here
If your church is not yet part of a cluster and you would like some direction, please contact Pat Jones, the director of Healthy Church Ministries.
The cluster coaches have a blog on which they post updates about their groups. Healthy Church Ministries director Pat Jones regularly posts items there.
Materials
A variety of materials are available for download, or for viewing online.
Cluster Information. General information about the purpose of clusters, cluster meetings, cluster leaders, etc. (View | PDF)
Connections. The new chapter in the Discipline which talks about clusters. (View | PDF)
Cluster Group Agreement. An example of an agreement cluster members could develop regarding standards and other details of the cluster. This is what would be submitted to the Executive Leadership Team for approval. (View | PDF)
National Conference Covenant. In 2007, every UB church will be asked to sign a covenant which affirms their commitment to eight points. Here is a sample of what the covenant will look like. (View | PDF) Some churches may wish to sign a preliminary covenant which affirms their desire to live within the spirit of the National Conference Covenant. You can download a copy of this "spirit of" covenant here. PDF
National Conference. The chapter in the UB Discipline, as revised by the 2005 US National Conference, which talks about the covenant. (View | PDF)
Working in a Covenant Relationship. Pat Jones, the Director of Healthy Church Ministries, gives a response to the "why?" question. (View | PDF)
The Road to Revival. Words of challenge from Bishop Ron Ramsey. (View | PDF)
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