Petition Text: 20117-MN-501-D

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Delete the second sentence of ¶ 501 and add the following preface:

The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ (see ¶101). From apostolic times, certain ordained persons have been entrusted with the particular tasks of superintending. The purpose of superintending is to equip the church in its disciple-making ministry.

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Petition Text: 20117-MN-501-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference