Resolution: 98. Education, The Gift of Hope

Passed:

Retain Resolution 98, amended as follows:
WHEREAS, John Wesley was a “unique and remarkable educator (who) gave to the whole Methodist movement...a permanent passion for education”¹...
WHEREAS, the historic United Methodist concern for education is witnessed through commitment to educational opportunity for all persons regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin, or economic or social background; and...

2004 Book of Discipline:

Whereas, John Wesley was a “unique and remarkable educator (who) gave to the whole Methodist movement . . . a permanent passion for education”¹, and
   1. The Story of Methodism, Halford E. Luccock, Paul Hutchinson, Robert W. Goodloe (Abingdon Press, 1926; page 361).
  Whereas, Wesley believed that persons develop their full God-given potential when they educate their mind as well as nurture their spirit; and
Whereas, the historic United Methodist concern for education is witnessed through commitment to educational opportunity for all persons regardless of gender or ethnic origin, or economic or social background; and...

Reference:
Education (80248-MH-R98)