Whereas, the same petition has been confirmed by the Africa Central Conference meeting in Harare in 1992; and
Whereas, there are currently seven annual conferences in Zaire, namely:
1. Central Zaire
2. Northeast Zaire
3. North Shaba
4. Tanganika
5. Southern Zaire
6. Upper Zaire
7. West Zaire
Therefore, be it resolved, that the 1996 General Conference of The United Methodist Church authorize the establishment of the Zaire Central Conference of The United Methodist Church to be composed of the aforementioned seven annual conferences anytime during the quadrennium 1997-2000.
Be it further resolved, that the said Zaire Central Conference will be under the episcopal supervision of three bishops, the same number which it now has.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22013-CC-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference