General Assembly

The General Assembly (GA) is the biennial gathering of the OMS Holiness Church of North America, bringing together delegates, pastors, and guests from our Conference churches.

As the highest governing body of the Conference, the GA seeks to discern and carry out the heart and will of God in matters both great and small.

Details regarding reimbursement can be found below.

 

Reimbursements for the 2025 General Assembly

Pastors and delegates should submit their flight and hotel receipts to their church treasurer. Once all applicable reimbursements have been issued, the church treasurer may submit a single reimbursement request to the Conference Treasurer on behalf of the church or department. For more details, refer to Reimbursement Information for Church Treasurers below.

Reimbursement Guidelines

Reimbursement for delegates and active members of the Ordained Ministerial Body (OMB) is a shared responsibility between the Conference and the local church:

  • The Conference will cover two-thirds of eligible expenses.

  • The local church is responsible for the remaining one-third.

Retired pastors and their spouses, widows, and members of the Holiness Shepherd Council (HSC) and Conference Administrative Office (CAO) are reimbursed 100% by the Conference.


Airfare

The Conference will reimburse economy-class airfare, and one checked bag, for those traveling from the mainland U.S. who serve in the following roles:

  • Delegates

  • Active OMB members

  • Retired pastors and their spouses

  • Widows of pastors

  • Members of the HSC and CAO

Note: For the spouse of an active OMB member, reimbursement will be provided for up to two-thirds of an economy-class ticket.


Ground Transportation

Ground transportation costs are not reimbursable by the Conference. This includes expenses for:

  • Rental cars

  • Taxis

  • Rideshare services (e.g., Uber, Lyft)

  • Airport shuttles

  • Public transit


Lodging (updated July 16, 2025)*

Lodging expenses will be reimbursed up to $219 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees, approximately $258.34), which covers the cost of a standard Waikiki Tower room at the Ala Moana Hotel, plus applicable taxes and fees (approximately $258.34). Only stays at the Ala Moana Hotel are eligible for reimbursement. Guests who choose to stay elsewhere will be responsible for the full cost of their lodging.

Please refer to the section below for eligible nights of reimbursement, which vary by role.

  • Delegates: Up to three nights (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)

  • Active OMB Members, Retired Pastors and Spouses, Widows: Up to four nights (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)

*July 16, 2025 Update: Upon further review of flight options from Honolulu to Southern California airports, the reimbursement guidelines have been amended to allow all Southern California guests the opportunity to receive reimbursement for a Saturday night hotel stay.

Reimbursement Information for Church Treasurers

Pastors and delegates should be reimbursed in full (100%) by their local church or department. Once all applicable reimbursements have been issued, the Church Treasurer may submit a single reimbursement request to the Conference Treasurer on behalf of the church or department.

This request should include:

  • A summary of individuals reimbursed and the corresponding amounts

  • Supporting documentation (e.g., flight and lodging receipts)

The Conference will reimburse two-thirds of the total eligible costs to the church or department.

Retired pastors, widows, and members of the HSC and CAO should submit their reimbursement requests directly to the Conference Treasurer.

All reimbursement requests must be submitted to the Conference Treasurer no later than Wednesday, November 5, 2025.