6. 14. THE TRANSITIONAL CONNECTIONAL OPERATING OFFICER, 806. Election shall be by simple majority and shall be for a term of years to be determined by the annual conference. @#74~]+vY.jM;gj_9~,sdQ. The Circumcision of the Heart 14. There is no mandatory age for such status. The New Birth 40. (b) Be punctual. Comparing The United Methodist Church with the Global By agreeing to serve, the counsel for the Church signifies his or her willingness to uphold the requirements of Church law and theTransitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline. 1. u. We believe that God has called us to live together in a faithful covenant that expresses our commitments both to God and to each other. (2) Have they gifts, as well as evidence of Gods grace, for the work? Notwithstanding other provisions of theTransitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline, deacons and laity on the Board of Ministry may vote on the ordination and conference relations of all clergy candidates. 4. The bishop and cabinet must provide a rationale for their decision to the committee if they make the appointment. The support person shall be a member of the Global Methodist Church. The fair process for administrative hearings shall be followed in any involuntary leave procedure ( 814). E6S2)212 "l+&Y4P%\%g|eTI (L 0_&l2E 9r9h xgIbifSb1+MxL0oE%YmhYh~S=zU&AYl/ $ZU m@O l^'lsk.+7o9V;?#I3eEKDd9i,UQ h6'~khu_ }9PIo= C#$n?z}[1 2. Elders who are called and appointed to oversee the work of others are a part of the ministry of oversight or the apostolic ministry of the Global Methodist Church. If the judicial complaint does not proceed to trial, the respondents suspension must be lifted at that time. 7. But then Russian President Vladimir Putin plunged the world into one of the greatest conflicts in Europe since World War II, and even threatened nuclear war. If the current pastor of the congregation is promoting doctrines or practices contrary to those of the Global Methodist Church, the bishop shall remove the pastor and appoint a pastor who will promote and defend the doctrines and practices of the Global Methodist Church. 1. If the board determines that such is not the case, it may continue involuntary leave of absence. 3. The Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting shall take such action and adopt such resolutions as may be necessary or required by the local laws. If, after the six-month time period is over, the bishop is still unable to perform full work due to impaired health, the bishop should apply for disability benefits through the benefit program. A member of the Board of Trustees may be re-elected for no more than one additional term, and no member may serve longer than six consecutive years. The presiding elder (district superintendent) shall fix the time and place of the meetings of the charge conference and shall preside at the meetings of the charge conference or may designate an elder to preside. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM COMMITTEES, 355. Transitional Wesleyan Unity Commission. 5. But then, if he repent not, he hath no more place among us. 2. Through faith in Jesus Christ this gracious gift may be received in this life both gradually and instantaneously, and should be sought earnestly by every child of God. The Board of Trustees may organize as follows: a. The committee shall not recommend to the presiding elder (district superintendent) or bishop a change of pastor(s) without first discussing its concerns with the pastor(s) involved. The respondent and complainant have the right to notice of any hearing with sufficient detail to allow the respondent to prepare a response. Through the Rite of Confirmation, we personally renew the covenant declared at our baptism, witness to Gods work in our lives, affirm our commitment to Christ and His Holy Church, and receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands enabling our lifelong journey toward holiness. Global Methodist Church Provide general oversight for the fiscal and program operations of the annual conference(s). Deacons are clergy members in full connection of the annual conference with full voice and vote on all matters except the ordination and conference relation of elders. The transitional connectional operating officer shall assign staff to support and resource any general commission and provide oversight to all general church staff. Fix the ratio of representation to the General and any regional conferences, based upon the number of professing members in each annual conference and region, and other factors determined by the General Conference. 5. Each charge is encouraged to be inclusive in the make-up of the council so that all segments of the congregation are represented. c. The Transitional Wesleyan Unity Committee shall bring recommendations for covenant relationships with Affiliated Covenant Churches under 523.4 to be approved at the convening General Conference. 3. The Global Methodist Church joyfully affirms that the churchs ministry is derived from the ministry of Christ, who bids all people to receive salvation and follow Him as disciples in the way of love. It should include confirmed youth and young adult members chosen according to the same standards as adults. The function of the local church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is to help people to accept and confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to live their daily lives in light of their relationship with God. We believe it is one, holy, apostolic and catholic. Define the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the episcopacy and provide for their selection, continuance, and discontinuance. Our Father in Heaven is not willing that any should be lost (Matthew 18:14), but that all may come to the knowledge of truth (1 Timothy 2:4). Have a secondary school diploma or its equivalent, c. Undergo a psychological evaluation; and. 2. Recognizing that educational opportunities vary based on geography and life circumstance, the Global Methodist Church will accept courses, singly or in combination, from any of the following degree programs, so long as the required courses are successfully completed for the level of ordination being pursued: an approved alternative educational pathway, a bachelors degree program in ministry (for persons residing other than in the United States and Western Europe), a joint Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Divinity program, a program for a Master of Arts or equivalent degree in the practice of ministry, or a Master of Divinity degree program.