Quick and Easy Guide to United Methodist Polity, Paperback/Anne L. Burkholder

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Contributor(s):Author: Anne L. Burkholder Author: Thomas W. Elliott Jr With more than 250 entries, this book is a comprehensive, annotated guide to the United Methodist Discipline for pastors and church leaders, district superintendents, bishops, agency staff, and others beyond the local church who need a quick reference guide to issues that arise in ministry. Polity is about ordering the life of the church for the mission of God in the world and how we anchor our understanding of how God is calling us to covenant with each other. Each entry includes: a quote from John Wesley or another notable Methodist; related Discipline paragraph numbers; definition and how each entry relates to pastors and leaders; notes on historical and theological roots. Entries include: Apportionments (what they do, the "formula")Baptism Confirmation Connectional Table Constitution of The United Methodist Church Cross and Flame - UM Insignia, Use and Limits Designated Giving and Funds Equitable Compensation Evangelism Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors General Council on Finance and Administration Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) Housing Allowance (For Pastors) Lay Delegate to General Conference, Jurisdiction, and Central Conferences Liturgical Seasons See Christian Year Membership Records and Removal Merger with Another Church Offering Orders Ordination Pan-Methodist Commission Pastor's Compensation and Benefits Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee Property Taxes Quorum for Meetings Restrictive Rules Safe Sanctuaries Special Sundays and Offerings Tax Exempt Status Tithe/Tithing Trust Clause United Methodist Women Ushers Vacation Bible School