About the NC Conference
We’re one of 53 conferences of The United Methodist Church in the United States.
We encompass 56 counties in eastern North Carolina, from Elon to the coast and from the South Carolina border to the Virginia border.
Vision Statement
Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.
Five Focus Areas
As we strive to make disciples, we focus on these five areas.
At a Glance
Learn more about the organization of the conference.
CONFERENCE
Bishop
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton became bishop of the North Carolina Conference in 2023.
Districts
Organized into eight districts, with District Superintendents as the chief mission strategists.
OFFICE
STRUCTURE
Connectional Table
Where ministry and money come to the same table to coordinate the mission, ministries, and resources of the conference.
Southeastern Jurisdiction
Part of a regional body that promotes the evangelistic, missionary, educational, and benevolent interest and institutions of The United Methodist Church.
STATISTICS
142,385
Members
948
Clergy
427
Churches
8
Districts
Membership data as of January 1, 2025.
View more in the Press Kit.
Who We Are
The United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a worldwide connection of more than 12 million members in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States. We are the person next door, the church on the other side of the country, and the worshiping community across the globe. Together, we share a legacy of living as disciples of Jesus Christ, sharing God’s love both in what we say and how we serve our neighbors.
