Clusters
In June 2005, the US National Conference took action to radically restructure how the churches in the United States are organized. During the next two years, the geographic-based conferences which had existed for 200 years were phased out. In their place arose a structure based on "clusters." Every church, and every active minister, is required to participate in a cluster, which consists of the ministers from 5-10 churches.
The cluster groups are divided among four regions. The pages below list all of the cluster groups, along with their constituent churches and ministers, for that region:
If your church or pastor is not yet part of a cluster and you would like some direction, please contact Pat Jones, the director of Healthy Church Ministries.
Materials Regarding Cluster Groups
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. The chapter in the UB Discipline, as revised by the 2005 US National Conference, talks about the National Conference covenant, which churches must sign every two years. (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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