The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2012

The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2012
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Publisher : Kingswood Books
Total Pages : 710
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ISBN-10 : 9781426766206
ISBN-13 : 1426766203
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Synopsis The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2012 by : Marvin W. Cropsey

The Book of Discipline sets forth the plan by which we United Methodists govern ourselves. It reflects our understanding of the Church and of what is expected of its laity and clergy as they seek to be effective witnesses in the world as a part of the whole body of Christ. The Discipline includes our church Constitution, our history, our doctrinal standards, and our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ, as well as practical processes through which our congregations connect and support each other to reach the world.

The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2016

The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2016
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Publisher : United Methodist Publishing House
Total Pages : 806
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ISBN-10 : 9781501833229
ISBN-13 : 1501833227
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Synopsis The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2016 by : United Methodist Church

"The church is a community of all true believers under the Lordship of Christ. It is the redeemed and redeeming fellowship in which the Word of God is preached by persons divinely called, and the sacraments are duly administered according to Christ's own appointment. Under the discipline of the Holy Spirit the church seeks to provide for the maintenance of worship, the education of believers, and the redemption of the world." - From the Preamble to the Constitution of The United Methodist Church The product of over 200 years of General Conferences of the denominations that form The United Methodist Church, the Discipline is the current statement of how United Methodists agree to live together. It acknowledges the past and addresses the future. Updated through the actions of the 2016 General Conference, the new Discipline includes a complete listing of bishops from Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury through the 2016 episcopal elections as well as a revised historical statement, an expanded index, and six parts: The Constitution General Book of Discipline Doctrinal Standards and Our Theological Task The Ministry of All Christians Social Principles Organization and Administration

Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church

Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church
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Publisher : Abingdon Press
Total Pages : 364
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ISBN-10 : 9781426763571
ISBN-13 : 1426763573
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church by : Thomas E. Frank

"Commissioned by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry for use in United Methodist doctrine/polity/history courses." This in-depth analysis of the connection between United Methodist polity and theology addresses ways in which historical developments have shaped--and continue to shape--the organization of the church.This revised edition incorporates the actions of The United Methodist General Conference, 2004. The book discusses continuing reforms of the church's plan for baptism and church membership, as well as the emergence of deacon's orders and other changes to ordained ministry procedures. The text is now cross-referenced to the Book of Discipline, 2004, including the revised order of disciplinary chapters and paragraph numbering. Denominational statistics are updated, along with references to recent works on The United Methodist Church and American religious life.

Wesley Studies

Wesley Studies
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Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : YALE:39002014487293
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Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

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