District Superintendent General Duties

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General

(1) Have the oversight of the Church within the district, endeavoring to lead the district forward in the fulfillment of the mission of The Wesleyan Church (100-105).
(2) Give special attention to the initiation and promotion of an aggressive program of evangelism and church growth, as approved by the district conference or the district board of administration (537; 510; 518; 1233:3, 20; 1413; 4840:6).
(3) Carry on a spiritual and inspirational ministry, teaching the people concerning the doctrines, purposes, and programs of The Wesleyan Church.
(4) Cooperate with the General Superintendent and the General Board in the oversight of the district work.
(5) Assist the General Superintendent in presiding over the district conference. If the General Superintendent is not present, it is the duty of the district superintendent to preside (350:3; 1120).