Part II of the Book of Discipline contains two basic elements. The first three sections give the doctrinal heritage and statements of the United Methodist Church. These sections lay out the doctrinal elements of the Book of Discipline; including beliefs shared with the Holy Catholic church as well as doctrinal elements unique to the United Methodist Church (e.g. Articles of Religion distinctive Wesleyan elements, etc.). Section 4 describes “Our Theological Task.” This section lays the groundwork for “interpreting the world’s needs and challenges to the Church and by interpreting the gospel to the world” (Discipline ¶104). Together these elements provide the church with a foundation from which we can go about our mission of making disciples
