1. [Second sentence] ...consistent with the doctrines of The United Methodist
Church and the purpose mission of the board. The board
shall devote itself to studying, supervising,
strengthening, researching, evaluating, and extending the educational ministry
of the Church. The board shall be responsible for the educational program which
is carried on through the structure adopted for the local church.
strengthening and extending the teaching ministry of the Church through
research; testing new approaches, methods, and resources; evaluation; and
consultation.
2. The total Christian educational program of The United Methodist
Church for use in local churches shall be developed by the board.
The educational program Through the ministry of Christian
education, United Methodist congregations shall reach out to all persons
as they are; seek to encourage persons
them to commit themselves to Christ and membership in his Church;
provide opportunities for them to learn about and
participate in the Christian faith and life, including study of the Bible, and
to develop skills which enable them to become effectively involved in the
ministry of grow in faith and to connect that faith with their
daily lives; and equip them to live as God s people in the world.
It Opportunities for Christian education shall include
the educational emphases and activities
aspects of all the general departments areas and
interests of the denomination,...It The ministry of
Christian education shall be developed as a comprehensive, unified, and
coordinated Christian education program for children,...It
shall give careful consideration to the needs of all churches, such as small
and larger membership churches, rural and urban
settings, ethnic populations.
3. [Delete.]
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21400-DI-1207-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference