2016 Wesleyan Discipline:6505
From Wesleyan Discipline
Article 2. Purpose
6505. Article 2. Purpose. The International Conference shall give spiritual and ecclesiastical oversight to The Wesleyan Church worldwide by:
- (1) Providing a forum for the development of a global vision, strategy, and coordination of Wesleyan ministries around the world.
- (2) Speaking to the global issues affecting the International Church, including evangelism, education, and compassion ministries.
- (3) Maintaining compliance to The Essentials of The Wesleyan Church.
- (4) Providing time for celebration, worship, and world recognition of the advancement and challenges of the International Church.
- (5) Granting approval for an Established National/Regional Conference to move to full General Conference status.
- (6) Granting approval for mission units or National/Regional Church Conferences to advance to Established National/ Regional Conference status.