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In the United States there are several major Methodists bodies:  

In the United States there are several major Methodists bodies:  

* The United Methodist Church

* The [[United Methodist Church]]

* The Free Methodist Church

* The [[Free Methodist Church]]

* The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME)

* The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME)

* The Christian Methodist Church

* The [[Christian Methodist Church]]

* The African Methodist Episcopal Church, Zion.

* The African Methodist Episcopal Church, Zion

All Methodist groups have the "connectional" form of government. They have [[bishop]]s, annual conferences and general conferences. The annual conference, presided by a bishop, is divided in districts presided by superintendents.

All Methodist groups have the "connectional" form of government. They have [[bishop]]s, annual conferences and general conferences. The annual conference, presided by a bishop, is divided in districts presided by superintendents.