Whereas, for the most part, there has been only minimal continued support for these concerns, particularly at the annual conference level; and
Whereas, some of our ethnic congregations are the fastest growing congregations in the Church; and
Whereas, there is still a great need for assistance to these congregations to help them develop and grow; and
Whereas, the assistance previously given to these congregations from the general boards and agencies, annual conferences, and districts have proven to be worthwhile investments; and
Whereas, the General Council on Ministries is recommending to the General Conference the continuation of the sum of $5.5 million to develop and strengthen ethnic local churches;
Therefore, be it resolved, that each general board and agency and each annual conference design intentional and specific programs to continue their support to develop and strengthen ethnic local churches during the 1997-2000 quadrennium by giving adequate human and financial resources to implement these programs.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22266-GJ-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference