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What is the Episcopal Fund?

Bishops have a very special role as they are elected and consecrated to speak to the church and from the church into the world. Bishops are called by God from many settings and bring to the church" . ..varieities of gifts... the same Spirit...varieties of service...varieties of activities...the same God" (1Corinthians 12:4-6, NRSV). Their role is both practical and visionary since bishops oversee and promote the church's spiritual and temporal interests.

Reasons to Give:
Why give to the Episcopal Fund? Bishops oversee the United Methodist faith community. Their guidance depends on our financial support. The fund supports the office operations, travel salaries, health insurance, pensions and other expenses of the bishops' office. The fund supports 69 active bishops and approximately 125 retired bishops and surviving spouses in the five U.S. Jurisdictions and the Central Conferences (Europe, Africa and the Philippines).

The bishops in The United Methodist Church oversee and are responsible for the congregations in their respective episcopal areas. Bishops determine pastoral appointments. Bishops counsel with pastors, encourage congregations and lead in many ways. Supported by your gifts to the Episcopal Fund, bishops not only lead in the connectional ministry of the church, but you will also find them on the forefront of world issues encourage secualar leaders to incorporate faith in their decision making.

Council of Bishops Call To Action Approved Report

Know Your Bishop In the coming months we will be featuring the Council of Bishops in alphabetical order. We will be providing general contact information and a brief bio. I hope you find this information useful.

Bishop Max Whitfield

New Mexico Area

Conference in this area include:
New Mexico Annual Conference
Northwest Texas Annual Conference

Address:
11816 Lomas Blvd., N.E.
Albuquierque, NM 87112-5614
Toll Free: (800) 678-8786
Phone: (505) 255-9361
Fax: (505) 255-8738
Website: www.nwtxconf.org
Email: whitmax@nmconfum.com

David Max Whitfield was born in Izard County, Arkansas. His educational background includes a BSA from Arkansas State University, an M.Div. from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist and a D.Min. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from McMurry University

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