The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ (see ¶101). Within United Methodism, our distinctive connectional structure exists to enhance and to challenge the local church in its disciple-making ministry. The connectional structure of the church is maintained through its chain of conferences. The conferences are channels used by God to give inspirational leadership and witness to a larger, global vision of our God-given mission.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20201-CO-601-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference