Division of Ordained Ministry
1527. 1. The Division of Ordained Ministry shall be responsible for the work of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry that relates to persons preparing for the ordained ministry and those currently serving under the appointment of a bishop. This responsibility shall be discharged in active relation with schools of theology, jurisdictional boards or committees on ordained ministry, Annual conference boards of ordained ministry, and appropriate departments of interdenominational bodies. This division shall be responsible for the promotion of theological education and its support for the whole Church.
2. Areas of concern shall include enlistment, preparation, continuing education, and career development of women and men of all races and ethnic origins in and for the ordained ministry of the church.
3. The Division of Ordained Ministry shall establish resources for the purpose of enlisting and supporting the effective ministry of women, particularly in annual conferences where 3 percent or less of full members are women.
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PETS Creator: John Brawn
1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 1527
1996 United Methodist General Conference