دانلود کتاب The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church

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Nashville, Tennessee: The United Methodist Publishing House, 2008. – 872 p.
(Автор не указан).«The Discipline of The United Methodist Church is the product of over 200 years of the General Conferences of the denominations that now form The United Methodist Church. The Discipline as the instrument for setting forth the laws, plan, polity, and process by which United Methodists govern themselves remains constant. Each General Conference amends, perfects, clarifies, and adds its own contribution to the Discipline. We do not see the Discipline as sacrosanct or infallible, but we do consider it a document suitable to our heritage. It is the most current statement of how United Methodists agree to live their lives together. It reflects our understanding of the Church and articulates the mission of The United Methodist Church: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Discipline defines what is expected of its laity and clergy as they seek to be effective witnesses in the world as a part of the whole body of Christ. This book of covenant sets forth the theological grounding of The United Methodist Church in biblical faith, and affirms that we go forward as loyal heirs to all that [is] best in the Christian past. It makes clear that The United Methodist Church is an inclusive society without regard to ethnic origin, economic condition, gender, age, or the disabilities of its constituents»…