Church discipline


Preface

Section 1 - Historical Statement

1 - Historical Statement

Section 2 - Constitution

2.1 - Principles of Religion
2.2 - Articles of Faith
2.3 - General Rules
2.4 - Founding Principles
2.5 - Amendments

Section 3 - By-Laws

3 - By-Laws

Section 4 - Local Church

4.1 - Purpose
4.2 - Membership
4.3 - Church Affiliation
4.4 - Annual Church Conference
4.5- Special Church Conference
4.6 - Pastoral Relations
4.7 - Board of Stewards
4.8 - Board of Trustees
4.9 - Annual Committees
4.10 - Auxilliary Groups
4.11 - Church Staff

Section 5 - Interchurch Council

5.1 - Purpose
5.2 - Responsibility
5.3 - Composition
5.4 - Meetings

Section 6 - General Conference

6.1 - Composition
6.2 - Elections
6.3 - Special Session
6.4 - Boards & Committees
6.5 - Guidelines for Camp Counselors

Section 7 - Judicial Administration

7.1 - Investigation and Trial of Ministers
7.2 - Investigation and Trial of Lay Members
7.3 - Investigation and Trial of Local Church
7.4 - Investigation Committee
7.5 - General Directions
7.6 - Appeals

Section 8 - The Ministry

8.1 - The Call to Preach
8.2 - The Matter and Manner of Preaching
8.3 - The Preacher in Charge
8.4 - The General Superintendent
8.5 - Ministerial Relations
8.6 - Termination of Ministerial Relationship

Section 9 - Ritual and Worship

9.1 - Order of Worship
9.2 - Calls to Worship
9.3 - The Sacraments
9.4 - Receiving Persons into the Church
9.5- Receiving Persons by Transfer
9.6 - Wedding Ceremony
9.7 - Funeral Service
9.8 - Dedication of Infants and Children
9.9 - Ordination of Elders