The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2016
"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
Updated with all changes from the 2016 General Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Includes a revised Index for intuitive, user-friendly searches.
Includes a revised Historical Statement from the General Commission on Archives and History.
Includes the Constitution, Doctrinal Standards, and Social Principles of The United Methodist Church.
Pastors and church leaders will have the most current laws, plans, and policies of The United Methodist Church.
Users will understand the fundamental theological commitments of The United Methodist Church.
Users will have an official description of the organization and administration of The United Methodist Church.
Top Highlights
“The spirit of charity takes into consideration the limits of human understanding. ‘To be ignorant of many things and to be mistaken in some,’ Wesley observed, ‘is the necessary condition of humanity.’ The crucial matter in religion is steadfast love for God and neighbor, empowered by the redeeming and sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2016
- Author: United Methodist Church
- Publisher: The United Methodist Publishing House
- Publication Date: 2016
- ISBN: 9781501833229