The Committee recommends concurrence as amended as follows:
Change the last sentence in sub-paragraph 1. to read:
"Bishops are also authorized to appoint ordained clergy to their responsibilities, consecrate, ordain and commission persons in ministry to the Church and world."
In sub-paragraph 2: between the words "Elders" and "appointed", insert the words "in full connection"
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PETS Creator: John Brawn
Calendar Item Text: 904-5041996 United Methodist General Conference