The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2020/2024

by United Methodist Church

2024 · United Methodist Publishing House

The Guide to the Historical Record and Up-to-Date Policies and Practices for Governance of The United Methodist Church. This essential volume includes The United Methodist Church's current law, doctrine, administrative guidelines, and organizational procedures. Each General Conference amends The Book of Discipline, and the actions of the 2024 General Conference are reflected in the quadrennial revision. Freshly updated to reflect the latest General Conference actions, the new Discipline features a comprehensive list of bishops spanning from our early leaders, Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury to the 2024 episcopal elections. Additionally, it includes a revised historical statement, an expanded index, and is divided into six informative sections: The Constitution General Book of Discipline Doctrinal Standards and Our Theological Task The Ministry of All Christians Social Principles Organization and Administration