Task.----The task of superintending in The United Methodist Church
resides in the office of bishop and extends to the district
superintendent, with each possessing distinct responsibilities
local church leadership itself. From apostolic times, certain
ordained persons called by God have been entrusted with the
particular tasks of superintending. Those who superintend carry primary
responsibility for ordering the life of the Church. It is their task to enable
the gathered Church to worship and to evangelize faithfully.
[Second paragraph, second sentence] ...and faithful to the mandate of the
Cchurch's scriptures. The elected superintendency
shall offer a ministry of counsel and encouragement to the itinerant ministry
and the local church leadership. The formal leadership in The
United Methodist Church, located in these superintending offices, is an
integral part of the system of an itinerant ministry.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20844-MN-501-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference