United Methodist Book of Discipline
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Book of Discipline
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gptkbp:addresses |
Disciplinary procedures
Ordination of clergy Human sexuality issues Church_membership |
gptkbp:contains |
Church laws
Social principles Doctrinal standards Theological statements |
gptkbp:firstPublished |
1784
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
United Methodist Book of Discipline
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gptkbp:includes |
Administrative procedures
Worship guidelines |
gptkbp:is_a_document_that |
Promotes peace and reconciliation
Encourages community service Encourages spiritual growth Supports theological education Promotes ecumenical relations Addresses social justice issues Encourages interfaith dialogue Supports youth ministry Addresses aging ministry Addresses environmental stewardship Addresses financial matters Addresses global mission Addresses poverty issues Addresses racial justice issues Clarifies roles of clergy Defines lay leadership Outlines Church organization Promotes health and wellness ministry Promotes outreach initiatives Provides guidelines for ministry Sets forth Church policies Supports women's ministry Defines_Church_mission Establishes_Church_authority Outlines_procedures_for_Church_meetings Provides_for_Church_discipline United_Methodist_polity |
gptkbp:is_a_platform_for |
Church structure
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gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
Congregational_development
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gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
Worship practices
Church leaders |
gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
Ethical guidelines
United_Methodist_doctrine |
gptkbp:is_a_tool_for |
Leadership training
Church administration |
gptkbp:is_available_in |
online
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gptkbp:is_part_of |
United_Methodist_tradition
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gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
Church meetings
Mission strategies Church disputes Church law cases |
gptkbp:is_used_in |
Conflict resolution
Clergy training |
gptkbp:isUpdatedBy |
General Conference
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gptkbp:publishedBy |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
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gptkbp:renovated |
every four years
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gptkbp:resources |
Church governance
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gptkbp:usedBy |
United_Methodist_congregations
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