1996 Book of Discipline: Paragraph 334| General Conference 2000

Section VIII. Appointments to Extension Ministries

¶ 334. Appointments Extending the Ministry of The United Methodist Church--1. Elders in effective relationship may be appointed to serve in ministry settings beyond the local United Methodist church in 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.¹⁹ Their effectiveness shall be evaluated in the context of the specific setting in which their ministry is performed.

[FTN] 19. See Judicial Council Decisions 321, 325, 466, 579.

2. The institution or agency desiring to employ an ordained minister shall, when feasible, through its appropriate official, consult the ordained minister's bishop and secure approval before completing any agreement to employ the ordained minister. If the institution or agency is located in another area, the bishop of that area shall also be consulted.

3. Elders desiring an appointment extending the ministry of the 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.



	1996 Discipline ¶ 334
	`Section VIII. Appointments to Extension Ministries` ¶ 334. Appointments Extending the Ministry of The United Methodist Church--1. Elders in effective relationship may be appointed to serve in ministry settings beyond the local United Methodist church in 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.¹⁹ Their effectiveness shall be evaluated in the context of the specific setting in which their ministry is performed. `[FTN] 19. See Judicial Council Decisions 321, 325, 466, 579.` `2. The institution or agency desiring to employ an ordained minister shall, when feasible, through its appropriate official, consult the ordained minister's bishop and secure approval before completing any agreement to employ the ordained minister. If the institution or agency is located in another area, the bishop of that area shall also be consulted.` `3. Elders desiring an appointment extending the ministry of the 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.`
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1996 Discipline ¶ 334