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United Methodists vote to end guaranteed clergy appointments

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(RNS) In a move that will give bishops more flexibility to remove ineffective pastors, the United Methodist Church voted on Tuesday (May 1) to end guaranteed clergy appointments. By Adelle M. Banks.

Topics: Faith, Clergy & Congregations
Beliefs: Christian - Protestant
Tags: clergy, united methodist, united methodist church

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