resolution

Church and Community Workers

2016 Book of Resolutions, #3104

Whereas, current social and economic needs across the USA continue to call upon the church for attention and action in accordance with Christ’s teachings; and

Whereas, developing contacts and linkages between local church/cooperative ministries and community groups is key to the understanding of and response to human hurt and need and responding to justice issues, and is a primary strength of the church and community ministry program; and

Whereas, for over half a century church and community workers have worked effectively in mission outreach with The United Methodist Church in town and rural, urban, and specialized settings; and

Whereas, the goals of church and community ministry programs are closely aligned with the four mission initiatives of The United Methodist Church; and

Whereas, church and community workers are an effective cadre of missionaries serving within the bounds of the USA who are employed and assigned by the General Board of Global Ministries;

Therefore, be it resolved, that the General Board of Global Minis- tries continue to recruit, enlist, train, and deploy church and community workers and provide joint funding with other partners; and

Be it further resolved, that the funding partnership continue between the local area, annual conference, and the General Board of Global Ministries in order to place church and community workers in economically depressed areas.

ADOPTED 1992
REVISED AND READOPTED 2000, 2008, 2016
RESOLUTION #3104, 2012 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #3106, 2008 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #53, 2004 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #45, 2000 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS

See Social Principles, ¶ 162R.

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