The United Methodist Church Book of Discipline
GPTKB entity
Statements (76)
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gptkb:philosophy
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Disciplinary actions
Church governance |
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Clergy appointments
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| gptkbp:contains |
Historical documents
Church laws |
| gptkbp:covers |
Social principles
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| gptkbp:describes |
Worship practices
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The United Methodist Church Book of Discipline
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gptkb:Ethics
Administrative procedures Liturgical resources Guidelines for pastoral care Doctrinal standards Procedures for church trials Standards for church accountability Standards for church leadership Guidelines for church committees Guidelines for church outreach Guidelines for sacraments Procedures for church elections Procedures for church mergers Rules for church property |
| gptkbp:is_a_document_that |
Promotes accountability
Promotes spiritual growth Promotes ethical leadership Shapes church identity Encourages social justice Encourages congregational participation Facilitates church governance Facilitates church growth. Guides church leaders Supports church revitalization |
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gptkb:Community_engagement
Ecumenical relations Mission and ministry Church mission |
| gptkbp:is_a_guide_for |
gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue
Community service initiatives Church planting Mission strategy Congregational life Worship planning Congregational development |
| gptkbp:is_a_reference_for |
Disciplinary procedures
Theological reflection Church leaders Church governance structures Church policies and procedures |
| gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
Theological education
Leadership training Mission outreach Church education |
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gptkb:Church_history
Church authority Doctrinal clarity Clerical standards Congregational guidelines |
| gptkbp:is_a_tool_for |
Church administration
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| gptkbp:is_available_in |
Print and digital formats
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| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
Church unity
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:United_Methodist_tradition
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| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:Church_conferences
gptkb:Church_policies |
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Cultural changes
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| gptkbp:is_revised_every |
four years
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| gptkbp:is_used_by |
gptkb:United_Methodist_congregations
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Conflict resolution
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Ordination processes
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| gptkbp:outlines |
Membership requirements
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gptkb:conference
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| gptkbp:provides |
Procedures for church disputes
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| gptkbp:provides_guidance_on |
Clergy conduct
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:The_United_Methodist_Church
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
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