1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 1413

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National Division

1413. Purpose--Within the expression of the total mission of the Church outlined in the objectives of mission and the purposes of the General Board of Global Ministries, the National Division exists to proclaim and witness to the saving grace of Jesus Christ through mission and ministries in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and U.S. Trust Territories.

The National Division is committed to an expression of faith which understands that God, through Jesus Christ, is active in all of life and works in church and secular society for dignity and justice among persons and communities. This faith directs the development of national mission strategies and program to include developing and strengthening congregations as centers of Christian mission, creating ministries of compassion with persons and groups who suffer in body and spirit, assigning personnel, responding to the efforts of people for self-determination, and changing social patterns which cause and continue suffering.

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1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 1413
1996 United Methodist General Conference