About Us

The Vision of the Arkansas Conference
"A church alive in the grace of God offering Christ, transforming lives, and changing our world through the power of the Holy Spirit."

The Mission of the Arkansas Conference
In order to fulfill the vision of the United Methodist Church in Arkansas, the mission of the Arkansas Conference is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by equipping local churches for mission and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the congregation, all to the glory of God. 
                                                                                                       (Par. 601, 2000 Discipline)
Four Areas of Focus
Our four areas of focus, not just for the Arkansas Conference, but for all United Methodists are:

  • Developing principled Christian leaders;
  • Creating new places for new people by starting congregations and renewing existing ones;
  • Engaging in ministry with the poor; and
  • Stamping out killer diseases by improving health globally.