Petition Text: 21332-GM-1418.2-D

Understanding Petition Numbers

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Amend ¶ 1418.2:

2. [Second sentence] They are approved by the General Board of Global Ministries upon recommendation of the Mission Personnel Resources Department and the National Division. They are and commissioned by a bishop at a session of the General Board of Global Ministries board or at a setting approved by the board. They shall have...

[Second paragraph, second sentence] Deaconesses may also serve...that approval be given by the National Division board in consultation with the bishop of the receiving area.

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Petition Text: 21332-GM-1418.2-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference