An analysis of the multiple-point charge system in the Central Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church

Raymond Paul Owens

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An analysis of the multiple-point charge system in the Central Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church

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Raymond Paul Owens. An Analysis of the Multiple-point Charge System In the Central Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/0ea0dabc-724f-4264-8e21-39f63e0da503.

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R. P. Owens. An analysis of the multiple-point charge system in the Central Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/0ea0dabc-724f-4264-8e21-39f63e0da503

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Raymond Paul Owens

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Abstract

This project focuses on the dynamics of the multiple-point charge in United Methodism. The study analyzes data from questionnaires returned by clergy and laity of multiple-point and small membership single-point charge churches in the Central Illinois Conference and their district superintendents. In addition, the pastor and laity of a recently created multiple-point charge were interviewed. This information was analyzed and presented at a clergy workshop. The project revealed many of the tensions in the multiple-point charge relationship which center around the need for churches to share their 'pastor-lover' and the need to involve laity from the outset in the multiple-point charge formation process.

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