...have been ordained consecrated and served as a
deacon probationary member, have been found...call to
ordination has been confirmed by the Church. Elders are ordained to a
lifetime ministry of Word, Sacrament, and Order. They are
authorized...Elders continue their service responsibility as
Deacons in the ministry of all Christians while serving as
Elders and, as such, are bound by the meaning of that
ordination their baptism.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22937-MN-324-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference