Amend ¶ 745.1:
1. In each Annual Conferences there
shall be a provide for the fulfillment of the
functions, purposes and responsibilities of the conference Council on Youth
Ministry composed of both youth and adults as required by
this paragraph and by ¶745.3, by structuring themselves as they deem
appropriate. Its purpose shall be to strengthen the youth ministry in the
local churches and districts of the Annual Conference. As used in this
¶745 and elsewhere in the Discipline in appropriate context,
references to the "conference Council on Youth Ministry," or to the "council,"
shall be construed and interpreted to refer to the structure provided pursuant
to this paragraph, whatever named or titled. When the structure sits as the
Council on Youth Ministry, it shall be composed of both youth and adults.
For administrative purposes the council shall be related to the Annual
Conference Council on Ministries, if the Annual Conference chooses. (See
¶ 1311 for the...)
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20448-DI-745.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference