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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in the Methodist Episcopal Church, a territorial division of a Conference. Each Conference is divided into districts, including a convenient number of churches and societies (appointments); and each district is placed under the charge of a presiding elder. The bishops are empowered to form the districts according to their judgment. See Discipline of the M.E. Church, part 2, 13; Stevens, Hist. of Methodism, book 7, chapter 2; and the art. (See PRESIDING ELDER).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'District'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​d/district.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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