Comprised of more than 800 churches, 1,300 clergy members, and 360,000 lay members, The North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks to develop principled Christian leaders, to engage in ministry with the poor, improve global health, advocate for justice, respond to disasters, and fulfill the mission of the denomination: “To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” The United Methodist Church, as a whole, is an 11-million-strong global church that opens hearts, opens doors and opens minds through active engagement with our world. John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today. The North Georgia Conference is currently the largest regional body of The United Methodist Church in the United States. It includes 12 smaller geographical divisions called “districts.” The North Georgia Conference is headquartered in Atlanta and overseen by Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson.