Petition Text: 22276-HE-NonDis-O$

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Whereas, a majority of our churches are in town and country areas, and pastors are needed who are creative and effective leaders in these contexts; and

Whereas, the special gifts and graces which pastors need in order to serve well in town and country ministries can be improved and enhanced through education and training; and

Whereas, there is also a great need to raise the level of preparation for town and country ministry and to improve the esteem with which town and country pastors and congregations view themselves;

Therefore, be it resolved, that each United Methodist seminary or school of theology be requested to establish and maintain a faculty position or endowed chair in town and country ministries.

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Petition Text: 22276-HE-NonDis-O$
1996 United Methodist General Conference