Trustees

Annual Conference 2026

Resolution #2: INSURANCE COVENANT

Thanks to the excellent work done by the Conference Finance Committee’s Task Force on Insurance and the wisdom discerned through Holy Conferencing of the body we the churches of the South Georgia Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church move to replace the paused resolution passed at the 2025 Annual Conference with the following resolution.

As an act of prudence and wise stewardship of the movement God has entrusted to us, the GMC congregations in SGA covenant together to mutually agree on minimum standards which all congregations seeking to be in our connection must adhere to for the good of all.

To ensure covenantal alignment regarding insurance, we agree that all SGA GMC Congregations are required to have adequate insurance. Local Church Trustees determine what is adequate and at what levels for their local context, but adequate insurance must include but is not limited to:

1.     General Liability

a.     Pastoral Counseling Liability (if not included in General Liability)

b.     Sexual Misconduct & Abuse Liability (if not included in general liability)

c.     Religious Freedom/ Expression Liability (if not included in general liability)

2.     Directors and Officers (D&O)

3.     Employment Practices Liability (EPLI)

4.     Workers’ Compensation

Where possible and applicable the church’s liability policies shall list the “The South Georgia Annual Conference of the GMC, Inc.” and the “Connectional Council of the Global Methodist Church, Inc.” as additional insureds.

Congregations which fail to comply with this covenant will be held accountable in an atmosphere of grace, with the goal of restoring covenantal alignment, strengthening relationships, and advancing our shared mission. If compliance cannot be obtained the congregation can be removed from the connection by a simple majority vote of the Annual Conference.

SO RESOLVED this 11th day of July, 2026.