Answer #1 (Stay UMC)
The Bishop, DS and pastors of the Alabama West Florida Conference have not refused to allow the Discernment process to be started as stated under question #1 of this section. We are following an important process that is respectful of everyone. We are grateful for your question and your prayers.
Answer #2 (Pro-Disaffiliation)
The BOD does not specify guidelines for Discernment. Each Annual Conference sets its own guidelines. Only a local pastor guides their local church into Discernment or not