3.5e human fighter/cleric multiclass (or dual?) -- need help

I'm starting off as level 1, and to support my group I'd like to make a fighter/cleric. I'm happy to multiclass or dual class.

1. Which method is generally better, multiclass or dual class?

2. Which class should I start with?

3. Which feats should I take? (I'll be human, so I get a bonus feat at level 1)

4. Which skills are important?

5. What would you pick for my stats (32-point buy)?

Prestige classes are allowed, but assume that we're dealing with mostly core books (or at least nothing very exotic).

Many thanks :)