Petition Text: 22862-MN-NonDis-O

Whereas, the itinerant system and appointment system presently utilized are considerably outmoded and outdated, the General Conference is urged to change the process so that a pastor may be appointed indefinitely. That is, the appointment is not subject to yearly appointment unless and until such a change in appointment is sought by the pastor or the local church.

The local church would have to be more deeply involved in the appointment process and understand that this is not for one year only. Theoretically, the appointment is for life. This would remove the thinking that we can tolerate the pastor for one year and then get another. Grievance would, of necessity, have to be worked out harmoniously. Petty matters as well as the feeling that one person controls the local church and a need for a "friend" in the cabinet would not enter the appointment process. The bishop and the cabinet would be freed for more pressing matters, i.e., mission and evangelistic efforts, etc.

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Petition Text: 22862-MN-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference