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(1) Encourage the work of evangelism by providing training
and resources for local church leaders.

(2) Emphasize necessary outreach of the Church of the
Brethren through denominational, District, and local support, both financially and physically.

(3) Inform persons of all ages of service opportunities and
actively recruit both youth and adults for Brethren Volunteer Service.

(4) Participate in efforts to feed the hungry, assist the
homeless, and provide spiritual, social, and material aid for persons with special needs.

a. Direct and supervise the work of the District Meat
Canning Committee in cooperation with the Mid-Atlantic District Witness Commission. Provide
a Commission liaison to the Meat Canning Committee.

(5) Promote the peace and service beliefs of the Church of the
Brethren and enable congregations and members to make an appropriate response to
denominational peace and service beliefs.

(6) Encourage and give assistance to congregations in the area
of Refugee resettlement.

(7) Work with the Pennsylvania Council of Churches in the
areas of Council on Alcohol Problems, Truck Stop Ministry, and Fruitbelt Farm Workers
Ministry, providing lay and staff representation to these areas of ministry.

(8) Undergird the Emergency Response and Services
Ministries in partnership with the denominational Emergency Response and Services Ministries
offices. This shall be accomplished by providing interpretation to the local District
congregations and appropriate response communications with the local congregations.

(9) Undergird the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction of the
Atlantic Northeast and Southern PA Districts. This shall be accomplished by working in
partnership with the Disaster Relief Auction Board of Directors and by providing a liaison from
the Witness Commission to the Auction Board of Directors to serve ex-officio without vote.

(10) Uplift and promote Heifer International (formerly
Heifer Project) in appropriate ways.

(iii) Ministry Commission. The Ministry Commission shall be
responsible for providing guidance and supervision of the work of the set-apart credentialed
ministry in the District. The Commission shall be made up of both lay and ordained persons;
however, the majority shall be ordained. The Commission will be responsible to:

(1) Counsel candidates prior to licensing, conducting
subsequent pre-licensing interviews, and recommendation to the calling congregation for final
approval and subsequent notification to District Board of that approval.

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