Whereas, regional centers have provided significant training for district superintendents, council directors, pastors and laity, small membership churches, Committees on Parish and Community Development, and others; and
Whereas, the demand for training, resourcing, and networking continues to expand; and
Whereas, the regional centers have helped create vital cooperative ministries, including cooperative parishes, have empowered churches to renew a vision for ministry in their local communities, and have provided networking among district superintendents and council directors across conference and jurisdictional boundaries;
Therefore, be it resolved, that all regional rural life centers be affirmed and receive continued support from the General Board of Global Ministries, jurisdictional and annual conferences, and local churches.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22284-GM-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference