Text of: 1246-434

The Committee recommends concurrence as amended as follows:

Amend 434:

Frequency -- While the bishop shall report all pastoral appointments to each regular session of an annual conference, appointments to charges may be made at any time deemed advisable by the bishop and cabinet. Appointments are made with the expectation that the length of pastorates shall respond to the long- term pastoral needs of charges, communities, and pastors. The bishop and cabinet should shall should work toward longer tenure in local church appointments to facilitate a more effective ministry.

 

 

 

 

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