Health and Welfare Ministries Department
1440. Purpose--The purpose of the Health and Welfare Ministries Department shall be to assist United Methodists to become involved globally in health and welfare ministries, especially in areas of child care, aging, health care, and persons with handicapping conditions; and to assist organizations, institutions, and programs related to annual conferences and other units of The United Methodist Church in their involvement in direct service to persons in need through both residential and nonresidential ministries.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 1440
1996 United Methodist General Conference