Enduring Resolutions
Sexual Abuse (52-23)
Sexual Abuse (52-23) Whereas, the Bible is clear in its affirmation that children are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3–6); and Whereas, the Lord […]
Human Dignity (2008-21)
Human Dignity (2008-21) Whereas our denomination adopted resolutions at the 1974 and 1996 General Conference meetings regarding abortion; and Whereas these resolutions have insufficiently recognized […]
Ecology (1970-73)
Ecology (1970-73) Whereas the effects of sin are visible all around us being revealed in many forms and including the abuse of natural resources, pollution of […]
Clean Environment (1974-56)
Clean Environment (1974-56) Whereas Almighty God has created the common natural elements on which we are all dependent; and Whereas He called His creation “good;” and Whereas man […]
Cleaner Forms of Energy (1974-57)
Cleaner Forms of Energy (1974-57) Whereas the United States contains 6% of the world’s population, yet uses 47% of its energy; and Whereas this reflects a […]
Children and the Family (1976-61)
Children and the Family (1976-61) We Affirm that children, natural and adopted, are a heritage from God, given in sacred trust. They are not to be […]
Family Unity (1978-24)
Family Unity (1978-24) Whereas the family is not self-sufficient and self-contained as a body of believers and is in need of continuing support from other […]
Ministry to Singles (1978-25)
Ministry to Singles (1978-25) Whereas the single life is a valid lifestyle for many Christians and one to which some have been called by God; […]
Human Life (1984-39)
Human Life (1984-39) Whereas God is the Creator and sustainer of all life, and Whereas the Bible teaches the sanctity, while condemning the killing of all […]
Women and Human Rights (1976-25)
Women and Human Rights (1976-25) Whereas the very essence of the Christian message is the just dignity and rights of all human beings as persons; Be […]
Open Door Policy (1970-68)
Open Door Policy (1970-68) Date: October 14, 2019 In seeking to further the theme of this conference, “Evangelism, Our Task in the 1970s” and attempting to […]
Corruption and Scandal (1974-59)
Corruption and Scandal (1974-59) Whereas corruption, scandal, and arrogant disregard of responsibility have been uncovered on practically all levels of government, now Therefore be it Resolved that we […]
Church Burnings (1996-72)
Church Burnings (1996-72) Whereas our denomination condemns the recent wave of church burnings which are houses of worship predominantly of our African-American brothers and sisters […]
Political Rights (1981-29)
Political Rights (1981-29) Whereas a growing factor in American political life is religiously motivated political action groups; and Whereas these groups are increasingly taking absolute stands on […]
Lifting the Silence (1996-69)
Lifting the Silence (1996-69) Whereas our convention speakers, be they at the morning devotions or evening expositors, have confronted us with the walls and obstacles […]
Prayer (1990-21)
Prayer (1990-21) Knowing Jesus taught his disciples “that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1), Be it Resolved that we issue this renewed call […]
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