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.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21332-GM-1418.2-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference