CORRageous Leaders

Each conference has a commission of CORR{ageous} leaders that work to ensure racial inclusiveness. This commission is charged wtih:

Providing resources and training to enable the work of the local church ministry on religion and race
Examining and providing recommendations on the ethnic representation on all of the conference boards, agencies, commissions and committees, as well as the governing boards of related institutions.
Working with annual conference boards and agencies as they seek to develop programs and policies of racial inclusiveness
Providing a channel of assistance to racial and ethnic groups as they seek to develop programs of empowerment and ministry in their communities
Consulting with the Board of Ordained Ministry and the cabinet to determine what provisions are made for the recruitment and itineracy of racial and ethnic clergy.
Serving as a resource and support group to promote understanding between pastors appointed to local congregations across racial and ethnic lines
Consulting with local churches that are seeking to establish multiracial fellowships and encouraging and supporting local churches in maintaining a Christian ministry in racially changing neighborhoods.
Coordinating conference support and cooperation with various movements for racial and social justice in consultation with the conference board of church and society
Providing opportunities for multiracial and interethnic dialogue and meetings throughout the conference
Providing programs of sensitization and education at every level of the conference on the nature and meaning of racism
Coordinating, in consultation with the General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, the conference programs of cooperation with African American and other racial and ethnic denominations, especially those of the Methodist family.
Evaluating the priorities of the annual conference in light of the needs in the area of race relations.
Evaluating the effects of mergers and making appropriate recommendations to the annual conference session.
Reviewing the employment of annual conference personnel, and reporting and recommending to the annual conference steps to be taken to actualize racial and ethnic inclusiveness
Serving in consultation with the bishop and other appropriate conference leadership to investigate and assist in resolution of complaints of racial discrimination made by clergy or laity.
Maintaining a close relationship with the General Commission on Religion and Race, seeking its guidance, utilizing its training and resources, and interpreting to the annual conference GCORR's programs, plans, and policies