442. Appointments Beyond the Local United Methodist Church--1. Clergy members in effective relationship may be appointed to serve in ministry settings beyond the local Church which extend the witness and service of Christ's love and justice. Persons in these appointments remain within the itineracy and shall be accountable to the annual conference. They shall be given the same moral and spiritual support by it as are persons in appointments to pastoral charges.31 Their effectiveness shall be evaluated in the context of the specific setting in which their ministry is performed.
2. The institution or agency desiring to employ a conference member shall, when feasible, through its appropriate official, consult the member's bishop and secure approval before completing any agreement to employ the member. If the institution or agency is located in another area, the bishop of that area shall also be consulted.
3. Clergy persons desiring an appointment beyond the local United Methodist Church (or change of appointment) shall consult with their bishop (and/or district superintendent) prior to any interviews relative to such an appointment.
31See Judicial Council Decisions 321, 325, 466, 579.
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1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 442
1996 United Methodist General Conference