1. Divisions.--The Board shall provide for a Division of Higher Education, a Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries, and such divisions as required to meet the needs of ordained elders and ordained deacons. The board shall provide within its organization for the continuing support and guidance of diaconal ministers so long as such persons continue their status and service. Further, the board is authorized to alter its organization to adjust to changing circumstances, regardless of the provisions herein stated.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21996-MN-1508.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference