Mission & Identity
Alive in Christ together, we embody the beloved community of disciple-making congregations.
The Susquehanna Conference lives out its calling as part of The United Methodist Church by equipping leaders, strengthening congregations, and connecting communities in mission. Grounded in our shared Wesleyan heritage, we seek to be a relational connection where disciples grow, ministries flourish, and communities experience the transforming love of Christ.
Our Shared Mission
The Mission of The United Methodist Church
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
The Susquehanna Conference participates in this mission by equipping and connecting congregations and leaders for faithful ministry in their communities and beyond.
Our Shared Vision
The Vision of The United Methodist Church
To form disciples of Jesus Christ, who empowered by the Holy Spirit: love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide networks.
This vision shapes how we encourage discipleship, leadership, service, and connection throughout the Susquehanna Conference.
Our Purpose as an Annual Conference
The Susquehanna Conference exists to:
Equip and resource leaders and congregations for impactful ministry and provide a connection for mission beyond the local church.
Essential Functions of the Annual Conference
Spiritual Leadership
Cultivate deepening knowledge, experience, and expressions of Christ's love among disciples, clergy, and lay leaders.
Develop and Deploy Leaders
Identify, equip, and support clergy and laity for effective and faithful ministry.
Resource Congregations for Impactful Ministry
Provide learning experiences, tools, coaching, and best practices that strengthen local church vitality.
Foster New Faith Communities & Collaborative Ministries
Nurture innovation, new ministries, partnerships, and shared approaches to mission.
Align & Steward Resources for Mission
Maximize financial, human, and structural resources to advance the mission of Christ and the Church.
Promote Unity in Diversity
Honor the richness of our God-given diversity while celebrating our shared Wesleyan identity.
Communicate Our Shared Mission & Impact
Tell the story of how United Methodists across Susquehanna are living out their mission and transforming communities.
Susquehanna Conference's Core Values
Connectional Relationships
A strong sense that congregations and leaders belong to one another and work best when they collaborate.
Mutual Support & Care
An appreciation for the ways clergy and laity support one another in times of challenge.
Shared Mission
A commitment to serving communities together through collaborative programs & ministries, and justice/advocacy efforts.
Faithful Resilience
A willingness to remain engaged in ministry even during season of uncertainty and institutional change.
Relational Leadership
An expectation that leadership is grounded in presence, listening, and trust-building rather than simply organizational authority.
Strategic Missional Path Forward
God continues to call us into faithful adaptation and courageous ministry. Learn how the Susquehanna Conference is responding to today's challenges through collaboration, leadership development, community engagement, and congregational renewal.