1. Objectives and responsibilities of the National Youth Ministry
Organization Convocation.--a) The objectives of the
National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation shall be to
provide: leadership training; opportunities for
spiritual growth; evangelistic outreach by and for youth; support for renewal
in the life of the church; strengthened connectional youth ministry; awareness
of the Social Principles (¶¶ 70-76) and The Book of
Resolutions of The United Methodist Church; and the context and setting for
the National Youth Ministry Organization Legislative Assembly.
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2. Participants.--Participation in the National Youth Ministry
Organization Convocation shall be open to:
United Methodist youth as defined in ¶264.2, adult workers in youth ministry, youth members of general agencies, and National Youth Ministry Organization Steering Committee members.
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3. [Second sentence] The National Youth Ministry Organization
Convocation site shall rotate among all the jurisdictions in the
following order: Southeastern, North Central, South Central, Northeastern, and
Western. Every third National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation shall be
held at an historically ethnic institution, insofar as possible.
4. Expenses.--The expenses of participants, other than those
participants listed in ¶1306.3 shall be arranged by the
individual.
It is strongly recommended...in National Youth Ministry Organization and in attending the convocation.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21416-DI-1305-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference