Rights and Responsibilities.--1. Of Full Members.--Members in
full connection...and Jurisdictional or Central Conferences (¶
701.1a) and shall have...notwithstanding provisions of
Chapter 3 which grant to the Board...under the provision of the
Constitution (¶ 38, Art. IV). Every effective member...
2. ...and a primary basis of their guaranteed annual
appointment....
a) Continuing availability for appointment. Persons licensed to serve as pastors shall be available to itinerate as needed. Consultation shall take place between the bishop, the superintendents, the local churches, and the pastors. Appointments most commonly will be initiated by the bishop and the superintendents. In special circumstances, the pastor or a local church or agency may initiate an appointment. The appointment of persons licensed in other ministry specialties other than pastor shall be determined based on the positions available and the needs of the churches and other agencies in consultation with the bishop, superintendents, employing bodies, and the ministers. Appointments for ministry specialists may be initiated by the individual, the bishop, superintendent, church, or agency involved.
b) Annual participation in evaluation with Committees on
Pastor Staff-Parish Relations...
c) ...and effectiveness for ministry (270.2f, 520.2,
733.2n, o), both within...
d) Growth in competence and effectiveness through continuing education
is expected of conference members. The board of Ordained
Ministry (¶ 733.2n) shall set minimal standards
necessary to meet this annual requirement for appointment as well as
and specific guidelines for continuing education programs
for members of their conference. The board shall
and ensure their the availability
of such programs.
3. ...the provisions of ¶ 454.3 regarding
administrative location may be invoked.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22952-MN-423-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference