¶5.1 A Special Church Conference may be called by the pastor, Board of Stewards, or the General Superintendent. Notice of the Special Church Conference shall be posted and announced two Sundays prior to the conference. In addition, the notification must specify the item(s) of business to be considered.

¶5.2 A quorum shall be constituted of all eligible members present. Any member who has been absent for a period of six months or more prior to the conference except for illness or an absence excused by the Board of Stewards shall forfeit the right to vote, if challenged by an eligible member and upheld by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the conference.

¶5.3 The Special Church Conference shall be conducted in accordance with the Discipline and Robert’s Rules of Order.

¶5.4 A Special Church Conference may be called for the reasons of:

1. Considering the question of Pastoral Relations. See Chapter 6.

2. Considering the question of continuing Church Affiliation. See ¶3.7.

3. Encumbrance of Church property.

4. Amending the budget.

5. Any other business deemed sufficiently urgent by the pastor, Board of Stewards or General Superintendent.