The Connect Strategy Area Leadership team is a group of lay and clergy members who are deeply committed to the United Methodist Church. We work to strengthen the sense of connection within our conference and with the communities surrounding our local churches. In doing so, we affirm our belief in the sacred worth of all people and strive to help the TWK embody the Kingdom of God.

Our Ministry Teams, Covenant Entities, and Caucus Groups serve the TWK Conference specifically with intentional efforts to connect with people of all ages, nations, and races so that we may more fully embody God’s unconditional love.

Seeks to awaken the voice of justice by being unapologetically explicit in eradicating racism from our church and communities. 

Facilitates conversations about religion, race, and culture to ensure institutional equity  and intercultural competence.

Calls for the full and equal  participation of women in the total life and mission of the Church.

 Engages United Methodists across our area in education and advocacy  consistent with our Social Principles.

Serves as a catalyst for care of God’s creation and commitment to related justice work through equipping local churches.

Develops, implements, and evaluates ministries with Hispanic/Latino persons of all generations in the community.