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Connectionalism is the Theological Understanding and foundation of Methodist polity. It basically means that all local Congregations are interrelated through the larger church. In the United Methodist Church , this translates in several ways. All local church buildings are owned by the local church, but held "in trust" for the whole denomination. All local churches are expected to participate in the annual conferences and the denomination's ministries through shared ministries payments. In addition, Pastor s only serve a congregation when they are appointed by their Bishop . SEE ALSO |
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