A diaconal minister is a consecrated person approved by vote of the annual conference, appointed by the bishop to a place of service in a local church, a church agency beyond the local church, or to an appointment other than a church-related agency, which extends the witness and service of Christ's love and justice to the world.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20911-MN-318-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference