4. A local pastor may choose to remain in a local relationship with the Annual
Conference upon having completed a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours
toward the Bachelor of Arts or an equivalent degree in a college or university
listed by the University Senate, or competency equivalence through an external
degree program at a college or university listed by the University Senate,
and the five-year course of study for ordained ministry.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21166-MN-409.4-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference