Rev. Telley Gadson of St Mark/St Matthew charge in Taylors, SC has been elected President of the National Black Clergy Women of the United Methodist Church (BCWUMC) at the 25th Anniversary Meeting in Dallas, Texas!
Telley wrote on her Facebook post announcing the news, “I am absolutely overwhelmed with joy to share that I have been elected President of the National Black Clergy Women of the United Methodist Church (BCWUMC) at the 25th Anniversary Meeting in Dallas, Texas! Once again, I can testify of how God has opened up the door of opportunity and the window of affirmation, and poured out favor upon my life! I praise God for the love and prayers of my family, especially my mama, “Mother” Linda Gadson, and my daddy, the Honorable Herbert Gadson! I am also thankful for my supporting church families (Saint Mark UMC “The 9-1-1” and Saint Matthew UMC “The 2507”), and my unwavering REAL friends! “Lord, You leave my speechless”…HALLELUJAH!”
The National Black Clergy Women of the United Methodist Church’s purpose is to:
- Identify, develop, support, and enhance opportunities for the inclusion and empowerment of black clergywomen at all levels of the United Methodist Church.
- Recruit, train, educate, prepare, and support black clergywomen for service and ministry within the local and national church work areas, appointments beyond the local church, and other areas of ministry;
- Develop and promote a network of resources, mentors, and colleagues for black clergywomen in order to help provide a positive experience and enhance black clergywomen’s progression in ministry;
- Investigate, conduct studies, prepare reports, and disseminate information on issues that uniquely impact the career, role, and status of black clergywomen;
- Consult and confer with General Church boards and agencies regarding issues, policies, and practices that impact the ministry of black clergywomen;
- Promote pride, standards of excellence, support, communication, and cooperation among black clergywomen;
- Establish and maintain an active and integral relationship with National Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc.of the United Methodist Church.
More information about the National Black Clergy Women Conference can be found online at http://blackclergywomenumc.com/
