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Methodist Reforms Merge Bishops Under National Conference
Reforms approved by the Methodist Church general conference would have bishops consecrated by a national conclave rather than regional bodies. Bishops could transfer between jurisdictions with consent, and delegations to regional and national meetings would align in timing. Some Southerners argued regional autonomy loss, while a study commission led by Charles C. Parlin proposed the revisions.
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Denver
Methodist Church
General Conference
Lester Rumble
Atlanta
Charles C. Parlin
New York