Responsibilities.--The pPrime
responsibility of the board...Furthermore, the board and its executives shall
provide forthright witness and action on those social issues
of human well-being, justice, peace and the integrity of creation
that call Christians to respond as forgiven people for whom Christ
died. In particular, the board shall conduct a program of research,
education, and action, consistent with the Social Principles and policies
adopted by the General Conference, on the wide range of issues
confronting that confront the Church
consistent with the Social Principles and the policies adopted by the General
Conference.
The board shall analyze long-
range
social trends and their underlying ethical values, systemic
alternatives, and strategies for social change and explore alternate
futures. It shall explore systemic strategies for social change and
alternative futures. It shall speak its convictions, interpretations and
concerns to the Church, and to the world.
The board...particularly on the specific social issues
prioritized by the board. Special attention shall be given to
nurturing the nurture of the active constituency of the
board. The board will encourage by encouraging an
exchange of ideas on strategy and methodology for social change. Through
and enabling church members through conferences, districts,
coalitions, and networks it will assist church members
to as they identify and respond to critical social
issues at the community, state and
regional, national and international levels.
The board will shall maintain a close
relationships with the General Commissions on Religion and Race and
Status and Role of Women as they seek to coordinate the
denominational support...according to guidelines stated in the Book
of Discipline.
The board shall speak to the Church, and to the world, its
convictions, interpretations, and concerns, recognizing the freedom and
responsibility of all Christians to study, interpret, and act on any or all
recommendations in keeping with their own Christian calling.
In cooperation with...and institutions of The United Methodist Church.26 (See Judicial Council Decision 387.)
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20939-CS-1104-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference