Pastoral.--1. To give pastoral support and care to the clergy
and diaconal ministers ordained, licensed, consecrated, and
commissioned personnel and their families by traveling through the
district, preaching, visiting, and maintaining the connectional order of the
Discipline.
2. To counsel with clergy, consecrated and commissioned personnel
concerning their pastoral responsibilities and diaconal ministers
concerning their ministerial duties as well as other matters affecting their
ministry and personal life.
3. To encourage the building of peer groups covenantal
community among the clergy and diaconal ministers
consecrated, and commissioned personnel for mutual support...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21985-MN-522-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference