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FAQs of The West District

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  1. How do I get a copy of the Conference move policy and housing standards for clergy?
  2. How do I get into the DOVE System?
  3. How do I retrieve my password for the DOVE System?
  4. Where can I find information on minimum salary standards for clergy?
  5. Why doesn't the Bishop and/or District Superintendent come more often to our church ?
  6. What is a Hub Connection and why is it important for my church to get connected to it?
  7. What are my church's apportionments?
  8. When is next District wide meeting related to this year's Annual Conference?
  9. I have questions about my Insurance & Pension Benefits?

How do I get a copy of the Conference move policy and housing standards for clergy?

A copy of the Conference move policy and minimum housing standards is found in the Journal of the Texas Conference.  Please contact the District office at (979) 696-8962 and request a journal or a copy of the information.  You can also check with a UMC pastor.

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How do I get into the DOVE System?

Logon to www.txcumc.org and click on the dove.

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How do I retrieve my password for the DOVE System?

Enter the Dove System, go to https://dove.ytscorp.com. and click on retrieve username/password.   For help with web mail (e-mail login information) or help with salary sheet entry, please call Debbie Keim in the District Office.

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Where can I find information on minimum salary standards for clergy?

The minimum salary standards for all clergy are published in the Texas Conference Journals. Please contact the Conference Office of Clergy Excellence, if you need help in understanding or structuring clergy compensation (713-521-9383).

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Why doesn't the Bishop and/or District Superintendent come more often to our church?

The Bishop visited every charge in the West District upon her assignment to the Texas Conference.  The West District consists of 86 churches, 3 Wesley Foundations and 74 clergy.  Visiting at least one church each Sunday would take over a year and a half to complete.  If you would like to invite the Bishop or DS to your church for a major event, contact the District Office at (979) 696-8962.

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What is a Hub Connection and why is it important for my church to get connected to it ?

A Hub Connection is a group of 7-9 United Methodist churches in close proximity of one another for mutual support and accountability for the mission of the church, i.e. the making of disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.  Each hub is facilitated by a hub pastor and lay leader in the Hub leader church.  Our vision for the West District is that every church will become a growing and vibrant congregation, living out the Great Commission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.  It is important that we mutually support and hold one another accountable to our stated purpose for being.

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What are my church's apportionments?

Login to the Dove System, under apportionments. It lists your district and conference apportionments.

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When is the next district wide meeting related to this year's annual conference ?

The next district wide meeting related to Annual Conference will be held September 19, 2010  at 4:00 p.m. at FUMC Bryan.  All clergy and laity of the churches in the district are invited.  We especially invite the pastor and lay delegates to annual conference.  This will be a pre-conference gathering to orient clergy and laity to the changes at this year's conference as well as to go over the proposed resolutions requiring action by the annual conference. It will also be a time to get connected and ask questions concerning the election process as well as meet other leaders in the district churches.

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I have questions about my health & pension benefits?

Log on to http://www.txcumc.org for questions regarding health benefits.

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Revised: 08/10/10