Brief History of The United Methodist Church, A (only in sets of 10 booklets)The Historical Statement from The Book of Discipline. Approved by the 1996 General Conference. Written in straightforward, accessible language, this booklet provides a succinct summary of the beginning and development of The United Methodist church. The 'Historical Statement' does not attempt to be a comprehensive history of the denomination, but an essential outline of the key elements in the history of the people called United Methodists. It seeks to introduce the United Methodist reader to major themes and crucial events that have shaped our denomination. A suggested reading list is included for persons wishing to do further study.

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