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Volunteers in Mission

2016 Book of Resolutions, #3109

Whereas, the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) movement is one of the most dynamic mission out-reach programs of the denomination today; every conference has a UMVIM Coordinator in place; and

Whereas, some jurisdictions have a paid full-time UMVIM coordinator who, because of the time commitment, is able to assist their respective conferences more effectively than those coordinators who are part-time; and

Whereas, although United Methodist Volunteers in Mission is a major mission outreach now, with thousands of United Methodists participating annually, the potential is much greater; and

Whereas, the church needs to invest in ways which will enhance the program, involve even more United Methodists, and bring Christ’s love to people and churches in need around the world; and

Whereas, full-time jurisdictional coordinators will be a great help in the expansion of this effective, hands-on mission and service outreach of The United Methodist Church,

Therefore, we recommend that every jurisdiction include in its budget a line item to cover the salary, professional expenses, and office expenses for a jurisdictional United Methodist Volunteers in Mission coordinator.

In addition, we request that the General Board of Global Ministries continue to work with the central conferences and autonomous churches to support the Volunteers in Mission programs in those regions.

ADOPTED 2000
READOPTED 2008 AMENDED AND READOPTED 2016
RESOLUTION #3109, 2012 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #3111, 2008 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #55, 2004 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #49, 2000 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS

See Social Principles, ¶ 162.

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