Bishops and superintendents share in the full ministry as ordained
elders. of the church as overseers of and shepherds to
congregations (1 Timothy 3: 1-13; Titus 1: 5-9). Superintendents may be either
full or associate members of an annual conference; they may be ordained as
elder or deacon. The Body of Christ is one;...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20846-MN-504-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference