Regionalization allows United Methodists throughout our connection to best serve their unique communities as they share the love of God, make disciples and transform the world.

Regionalization is a pathway to make manifest the world-wide nature of The United Methodist Church. It will expand the Church’s witness, embrace the cultural diversity, strengthen the connection and empower each missional context,” said Bishop Tracy Smith Malone, President of the Council of Bishops.

Worldwide Regionalization represents an organizational vision designed to enhance adaptive evangelism, emphasize our denomination's global nature, and strengthen our connection by prioritizing our mission and ministry. This strategic plan was overwhelmingly endorsed by 78 percent of delegates from around the world at General Conference 2024 and now awaits ratification by our Annual Conferences worldwide.

In May 2025 members of the West Ohio Annual Conference will vote on this amendment at the upcoming annual conference. If this amendment passes by the aggregate vote of all annual conferences, it will be added to the Book of Discipline.

Before the 2025 annual conference, West Ohio Conference leaders will host virtual listening sessions to discuss Regionalization and answer any questions.

A series of articles further explaining Regionalization, its impact on your local church, the annual conferences, and the worldwide United Methodist Church as well as other informational materials are listed below.

Explore below for comprehensive information and resources on Worldwide Regionalization.

This infographic provides an overview of Regionalization:

Click here to watch the video, UMC Leaders Speak about Regionalization.

Click here to read the series; Ask the UMC: What is Regionalization?

Click here to learn how the Book of Discipline is amended.