Evangelism Responsibilities.----In response to God's love in Jesus Christ, the board shall have general oversight of the evangelism ministries of The United Methodist Church by the envisioning and developing of resources and by training and consultation in various settings. The Board shall:
1. To sSet forth an adequate biblical...
2. To gGive particular emphasis to the
development, interpretation and promotion and
interpretation of comprehensive and practical
ministries and programs of evangelism...through any local
church will be cared for and invited and cared for by a
United Methodist church.
3. [Delete.]
43. To pProvide
training and resources and training for
strategies,...
54. To cCooporate with
other program agencies...
65. To pProvide and encourage
research in what creative congregations of various membership sizes and
settings are doing in effective evangelism...
76. To pProvide resources and
services for those serving as pastors, diaconal ministers,
and directors of evangelism, general evangelists,
and other professionals in evangelism in local churches, and
associate and assistant pastors and directors of evangelism.
87. To sSet minimal standards
for elders...
98. To mMaintain and
service...concerning all forms and phases of evangelism. The name of any
person who has been on the General Military Roll (¶ 218) for more than
eight years and for whom a current mailing address cannot be obtained shall be
removed from the General Military Roll.
109. To rRelate and provide
liaison services ...
1110. To sSeek mutual
cooperation among...
1211. To cCommunicate with
other agencies...
1312. To pParticipate in and
cooperate with...
1413. To pProvide, as
needed, consultation with conferences, districts
leaders, local congregations, and other agencies to develop
strategies in evangelism for outreach, church revitalization
growth and new congregational development.
1514. To wWork with the General
Board of Global Ministries ...the General Board of Global Ministries which
shall meet at least annually to expedite cooperation between these two
boards in the field of congregational development of both new congregations as
well as the revitalization of existing congregations regularly for
mutual learning, developing strategies for church extension, and providing
resources and assistance to conferences and districts in the field of new
congregational development and congregational revitalization
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21406-DI-1212-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference