Letter to South Central Jurisdiction Delegates

We believe in the future strength and fruitfulness of the churches of the South Central Jurisdiction. To be well positioned for the future, we need to make adjustments on every level of the church, including episcopal deployment.

Lydia Patterson Institute Welcomes New President

Lydia Patterson Institute Welcomes New President Local Higher Education Exec Chosen to Lead the Independent Private School EL PASO, TEXAS (March 1, 2022) – The Lydia Patterson Institute (LPI) Board of Directors has named Carla Cardoza as President. Cardoza will begin...

SCJ Announces new Executive Director, Eddie Erwin

SCJ Announces new Executive Director, Eddie Erwin Effective October 1, 2021. Eddie Erwin is a life-long United Methodist who has served all levels of our church, from volunteer, local-church Sunday school teacher to globally through several connections. With 20 years...

COB Approves Episcopal Supervision Recommendations for SCJ

COB Approves Episcopal Supervision Recommendations for SCJ June 3, 2021 – The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church has approved episcopal supervision recommendations for the South Central Jurisdiction (SCJ), due to the retirement of two bishops. The...