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Glossary: Discipleship, General Board of

The agency that provides leadership and resources in the areas of spiritual growth and development, devotional literature, curriculum resources, Christian education, evangelism, worship, stewardship, and ministry of the laity. The Board places a strong emphasis on strengthening the Christian life and mission of the local church and its members. Its offices are in Nashville, Tennessee.

Source: A Dictionary for United Methodists, Alan K. Waltz, Copyright 1991, Abingdon Press. Used by permission.

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