Glossary of Terms: Term definition

Jurisdictional Conference

The quadrennial meeting of clergy and lay delegates from the annual conferences within the boundaries of one of five U.S. jurisdictions: North Central, Northeastern, South Central, Southeastern and Western. Jurisdictional Conferences convene every four years. The business includes the election and assignment of bishops.

Source: Sharing God's Gifts Glossary of United Methodist Terms

http://umcgiving.org/content/glossary.asp
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