1209. Educational Standards--The board shall establish and maintain standards and shall give direction to the program of Christian education in local Churches, in districts, in conferences, and elsewhere as will nurture growth toward these standards.
1. The board shall set standards and provide guidance concerning programming, leadership, grouping, and grading procedures for the various educational settings of the Church.
2. The board shall establish standards for the Church school, for programs of Christian education, for the functioning of educational leaders, for Church school membership, for the organization and administration of the Church school and for recording and reporting membership and attendance of the Church school.
3. The board in cooperation with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, shall develop performance standards that encourage the continuing growth of local Church directors, clergy, diaconal ministers, and associates of Christian education; educational assistants; and director/managers of Church camping.
4. The board shall cooperate with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry in developing standards for certifying professional ministry careers as provided in 1526.2.
5. The board shall develop standards governing all types of camping in regard to physical facilities, program, and leadership. To the extent possible, all camps shall be accessible to persons with handicapping conditions.
6. The board shall develop educational standards and provide guidance for local Churches in equipment, arrangement, and design for Church school buildings and rooms.
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1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 1209
1996 United Methodist General Conference