The method of our mission
Subtitle: United Methodist polity & organization
By: Laceye C. Warner
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Nashville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 235
ISBN-13: 9781426767173; 9781426767180
Subjects: Doctrines; United Methodist Church (U.S.); Doctrinal Theology; Political science; Government
Description: Especially written for required United Methodist classes, this accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame--connection--to help readers understand United Methodism's polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs, mission, and practice. The book is organized into four parts--United Methodist beliefs, mission, practice, and organization. (back cover).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: United Methodist beliefs: doctrinal and theological foundations; title: The mission of the church; title: Defining documents: doctrinal standards; title: Contemporary statements: operational doctrine; title: United Methodist mission: called and formed for ministry; title: Pastoral roles and ordained ministry; title: Superintendency; title: The local church; title: United Methodist practice: conferencing and governance; title: Conferences; title: Councils and agencies; title: United Methodist organization: structure and language; title: Conference organization chart; title: The United Methodist church organization chart; title: Conclusion: sent to the world.