Since this is their view, they make every effort to pay as little as possible. While there may seem to be a similarity, this view, in fact, is not true. First, there is always representation through the lay member to annual conference. That person is chosen to represent his or her local church and to speak accordingly at annual conference. The same person votes on the budget which is presented to the annual conference.
Apportionments represent mission and ministry.
It is our response to the hurt, the pain, and the suffering in the nation and around the world. Campus ministers are helped in their ministry through apportionments. Missionaries circle the globe presenting the gospel through apportionments. Shelter is provided through apportionments. Apportionments are the church s unified approach to solving problems.