1. A written application be required of persons wanting to be missionaries in mission stations in the United States of America. Presently no written application is required of persons wanting to work as a volunteer in missions on a short-term basis.
2. Visiting missionaries to home mission locations be required to attend training on the need to respect different cultures. Presently no training exists for visiting missionaries who are in short-term positions of one year or less.
3. Residents of the local mission areas within the United States be allowed to review applicants for missions and be a part of the selection process.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20890-GM-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference