Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church
Religious InstitutionsLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees
The Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church is a regional body within the United Methodist Church, comprising more than 500 churches across the state of Louisiana and organized into seven geographical districts. Based in Baton Rouge, the organization operates in the religious institutions sector, focusing on mission and ministry to make disciples of Christ through its churches, programs, and people. The conference is led by a bishop and serves as a coordinating authority for churches in the state, contributing to the broader gospel mission through various ministries and missions. The organization has a long history dating back to early Methodist activity in the region, with a continuing emphasis on shared governance, regional collaboration, and the dissemination of United Methodist teachings. In recent activity, the conference participated in a joint gift initiative with the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana to support the Lydia Patterson Institute, reflecting its involvement in faith-based educational partnerships.