General Provisions.--1. The annual conference is the basic body of The United Methodist Church. The clergy membership of an annual conference shall consist of members in full connection, probationary members, affiliate members, certified and apprentice ministers under appointment to a local United Methodist church or United Methodist or ecumenical agency, or appointment to a position that extends the servanthood of Christ to the world. All clergy are amenable to the annual conference in the performance of their duties in the positions to which they are appointed.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22975-MN-306-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference