662. Missionary conferences shall have the same rights as those given to the central conferences in 638.9, .10 to make such changes and adaptations regarding the ministry and ordination of ordained ministers and the consecration of diaconal ministers as the effective use of indigenous leadership in the missionary conference may require; provided that no action shall be taken which is contrary to the Constitution and the General Rules of The United Methodist Church.
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PETS Creator: John Brawn
1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 662
1996 United Methodist General Conference