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Episcopacy in the Methodist Tradition
Russell E. RicheyThomas Edward Frank
其他書名
Perspectives and Proposals
出版Abingdon Press, 2004
主題Religion / Christianity / MethodistReligion / Christian Church / History
ISBN06870386189780687038619
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=WmPZAAAAMAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋This book explores Methodist episcopacy in the U.S. and reviews notions of and expectations about episcopal leadership held by United Methodists today. After a careful historical study, Richey and Frank give helpful perspectives on a current proposal to the 2004 General Conference by the Council of Bishops to elect a bishop who will serve a four-year term as the Council's president. More generally and for the longer term, this book examines the need for organizational change and theological reflection on the office of bishop, while reviewing the implications of such reorganization of the Council of Bishops including the election process. By examining what Methodists have meant by the words "itinerant general superintendent," the authors discuss the polity of the Church and explore the constraints, concern, and possibilities for episcopal leadership.