Below are some of the items on the bishop's schedule. A number of meetings are of a private and confidential nature, and some days are blocked out for travel or preparation, so these do not appear on the schedule below. Among the bishop's priorities is visiting with and listening to clergy and laity, and spending time in every district of our Annual Conference. Visits to local churches and participation in events are generally scheduled through the District Superintendents nine months to one year in advance. Bishop Dease considers it a great privilege to worship and serve with the people of the North Georgia Conference.