Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:conference
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:attendees |
Delegates
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
General Conference in 1864
|
| gptkbp:held_in |
1863
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
Expansion of Methodism Changes in American society Religious movements in 19th century |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
General Conference in 1863
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Social justice initiatives
Church structure Mission strategies Methodist policies |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Bishop_Matthew_Simpson
Bishop Edward Thomson Bishop Thomas Bowman |
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
Support for disaster relief efforts
Support for education initiatives Advocacy for civil rights. Promotion of interfaith dialogue Support for international missions Support for the poor and marginalized Encouragement of youth involvement Promotion of temperance Commitment to environmental stewardship Encouragement of lay participation Encouragement of spiritual formation Advocacy for women's roles Promotion of peace efforts Promotion of church planting initiatives Addressing racial issues Advocacy for health and welfare programs Commitment to global missions Creation of new mission fields Establishment of new conferences Focus on theological education Focus on urban ministry Response to the Civil War's impact Revisions to church law Strengthening of church unity Strengthening of community outreach programs Support for abolition |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Increased focus on education
Resolutions adopted Responses to social issues New policies adopted Restructuring of church leadership Strengthened missionary efforts |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
General Conference in 1860
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:technique
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:Social_issues
gptkb:Educational_Institution gptkb:Missionary_work Church governance |