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The numbers refer to The Discipline paragraphs. A subparagraph is separated from the related paragraph by a colon. Main references or definitions are in boldface type.

A

Abandoned church property, 4730
Abortion, 410:11
Absentee ballots, 695
Abstinence, 265:2-10
Abuse, 265:7
Accusation:

Proper form and handling, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5002:3-4; 5022; 5206

Accusation: Withdrawal of members when under, 592; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5048

Adjunct entities, 4370
Administrators, ministers serving as, 3320
Admonition, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5023:1, 5115
Adoption, 230
Adultery, basis for divorce, 265:6
Affiliate church, 548 Africa, 17:3; 18; 25; 33; 35; 65; 80
Africa Evangelistic Mission, 33
Agreement, pastoral, 313:3; 315:2; 323:1-2; 697
Alabama, SEE South Coastal district
Alaska, SEE Northwest district
Alberta, SEE Central Canada district
Alcoholic beverages, 265:4; 410:4
Alliance of the Reformed Baptist Church of Canada, The, 17:3
Alternate delegates:

Board of Review, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc.5405

district conference, 1106

General Conference, 1516–1518

Ancestry, discrimination forbidden, 360:3d
Andover, MA, 7
Annual service report, 1402
Annuities, 475
Antigua, 35
Appeal, judicial:

District conference’s right of, 1180:38-39

District member’s right of, 323:6

Members’ right of, 302:6

Minister’s right of, 313:7

Appeal, questions of order:

In district conference, 1144

In General Conference, 1550

Appointed ordained ministers, 317; 1240:1; 3250–3390
Appointments, ministerial, 3250–3390
Area representatives on General Board, 340:1; 1605:2
Arizona, SEE Pacific Southwest district
Arkansas, SEE Tri-State district
Articles of Religion, 210–250; 297:3; 553:1

Summary of, 299

Assessments. SEE United Stewardship Fund
Assistant:

District superintendent, 1320–1327

Pastor, 678; 725:27; 741

Treasurer, local, 845:1

Atlantic district, 2403:1; 2435
Atonement, Article of Religion, 226
Audit, General Board ordered, 1655:20
Auditing committee:

district, 1340

Local church, 800:2

Australia, 18; 80
Authority, For church law, 185
Auxiliaries:

Annual audit, 1655:20

Election of boards, trustees, managers, 1655:19

Financial policies, 1655:23

Official policies, 1655:27

Overall correlation, 1785:3

B

Backsliding, 234
Baptism:

Administrants of, 313:1; 3044:1; 3059:2a; 3075:1

Articles of Religion, 242

Believers, 290; 5515

Children, 290; 5510

Condition of membership, 297:2; 553:1

Infants, 290; 5500–5510

Modes of, 290

Right of access to, 302:2

Ritual of, 5500–5530

Sacrament, 242

Baptism of the Holy Spirit, 236
Barbados, 35
Barbuda, 35
Bequests:

Forms for, 4940

Special direction concerning, 475

Bible, 218; SEE ALSO Holy Scriptures
Bible reading in public schools, 410:8
Birth sin, 224
Board of Pensions, 4405; 4410:1

see Wesleyan Pension Fund Inc

Board of review, district, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5218–5221
Board of Review, General, 370–380; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5400–5450
Board of trustees, SEE Trustees
Boards of Administration:

District, 1200–1245

General, 1600–1799

Local, 750–782

Body of Christ, 240
Bonding of treasurers:

District, 1233:17; 1337:2

General, 1655:28

Bougainville, 80
Boundaries, 2400–2445

District, 2400–2403

Representative areas, 2430–2445

Brazil, 35; 80
British Columbia, SEE Central Canada district
British Isles, 80
Budget:

District, 1180:15

General Church, 1655:23; 1995–2045

Local, 655:10

Building construction, 655:11; 782:29
Buildings, church owned, use of, 313:4
Burial of dead, ritual, 5700-5725
Business meeting, local church, 625-655

C

California, SEE Pacific Southwest district
Calling a pastor, 690-722
Canada:

Area boundaries, 2435

District boundaries, 2400; 2403:1-2

The Wesleyan Church of, 70

Candidates for license, commission, and ordination, examination of, 1390:1, 3–4; 3033:6; 3070:4; 3104:3; 3460; 3470
Canon, the, 218
Caribbean, 35; 65; 80; 2565; 6750:2
Central America, 27
Central Canada district, 2403:2; 2435
Ceremonies of churches, 420
Certificate:

Commission, 6280

Membership, 6052

General evangelists, 3285:1; 6340

Interim pastor’s authorization, 6250

Ordination, 3070:7; 6300

Pocket, of standing, 6430

Student membership, 6070

Study course, 3033:3; 3059:1g; 3070:3; 6410

Supply pastor’s authorization, 3260:4; 6240

Validating ordination, commission, or license, 3104:5; 6320

Chaplains:

Committee on, 2395

Institutional, 3330

Military, 3330

Charity, Christian, 220; 265:3
Charter, International Conference, 125; 1590:4; 2640; 2680; Appendix A, 6500-6770
Chesapeake district, 2403:3; 2435
Chief Financial Officer/General Treasurer, 1970-1976
Children, responsibility to, 265:7
Children’s worker, 3210:5; 3450–3480; 6360–6380
Chile, 80
Christ:

Atonement of, 226

Body of, 240

Member of Trinity, 210

Merits for justification,' 230

Resurrection of, 214

Sacraments commanded by, 242

Second coming of, 214; 244; 246

Son of God, 214

Christian liberty, special direction concerning, 440
Christian perfection, SEE Entire Sanctification
Christian social concern, 410; 1655:45
Christian unity 450
Christian worship, 420
Church:

Article of Religion, 240

Christ the only head of, 270

Guides and Helps to Holy Living, 265 SEE ALSO local church; Wesleyan Church

Church board, 750–782
Church buildings:

Dedication, ritual, 5950

Use of, 313:4

Church, developing, 510

Categories of, 510:6

Delegate to district conference, 510:5

Government of, 510:3

In developing district, 542

Local advisory council of, 510:2–3

Membership in, 510:2

Minimum organization, 807

Pastoral appointment for, 510:1

Property of, 510:4. SEE ALSO Property, local church

Church discipline:

For members, 260, 268

Judicial, 5000–5004

Meaning and purpose of, 5000

Principles of administering, 5002

Church growth, SEE Church Multiplication and Discipleship
Church hearings:, 276
Church law:

Classification of, 125–190

Elementary principles governing, 270–286

Interpretation of, 375:1-6; 2060–2068

Judiciary, 5000–5004

SEE Appendix B

Church member, membership, 550–610

Assistant pastor’s, 578:2

Categories of, 295

Classes for, 568; 725:11; 782:8

Conditions of, 295; 297; 553

Constitutionally established, 295

Developing Church, 510

Elementary Principal Governing, 272

Essence and Meaning of, 260; 550

Judicial Procedure Against, 555

Letters and Certificates, 6000-6070

Minister's, 310; 578:2; 3097–3100

Pastors, 578:2

Reception of, 566–570

Records, 610

Restoration of, 268

Rights of, 302, 555

Ritual, 295; 5550-5595

Termination of, See Termination of Membership

Church member, membership, student, 552, 564–565, 610

Certificate of membership, 6070

Church members, relations with one another, 265:8–13
Church Multiplication and Discipleship Division, 2305-2307
Church officers; officials:

District, 1250–1292

General, 1800-1870

Local, 800; 815

Church plant, 510:6
Church property, SEE Abandoned Church Property, Property, District; Property, General; Property, General Church; Property, Local Church:
Church secretary, 775; 830
Church treasurer, 752:1; 842
Cincinnati, OH, 24
Circuit, 525–535

Boundaries set by district, 323:5

Developing district, 542

Pastoral charge, a type of, 315

Pastor’s membership, 578:2

Civil rights, 220; 265:12; 360:3d SEE ALSO Rights
Classification of church law, 125–190
Clergy Development, SEE Education and Clergy Development Division
College/University:

By local churches, 1180:25

President, ritual for installation, 5945

Program of study for ministry, 3170:2

Trustees, 2362

Colombia, 18; 80
Colorado, SEE Mountain Plains District
Commissioned Lay Missionary:

Commission form, 6400

Listing of, 1240:5:D

Regulations governing, 3490

Commissioned minister:

Certificate for commission, 6280

Course of study, 3210:3

District listing of, 1240

Duties of, 3059:3

Qualifications for, 3059:1

Regulations for, 3059:4

Rights of, 3059:2

Commissioned special worker:

In process of transfer, 1240:5:B; 3470

Listing of, 1240:5:A

Regulations governing, 3470–3480

Commissioning:

Of lay missionaries, 3490, 5850

lay workers, 5850

Of ministers, 5800

Of special workers, 3470

Commitments, membership, 260–268
Committees:

Chaplains, 2395; 3330

District, 1250

General Conference, 1563-1585

editing, 1585

General Conference Planning, 1570

Local Church, 800

Special Nominations, 1580

Communication and Administration Division, 2100-2110
Communion, 242; 293
Compensation of ministers, 286; 782:14
Complaints:

Against course of study books, 375:5

Against ministers, 313:7

Conditions of membership, 297
Conference, SEE Circuit: Conferences; District conference; General Conference; Local Church Conference
Conflict of laws, 1796–1799
Conflict Resolution, 5004
Connecticut, SEE Northeast District
Conscientious objector, 410:3
Constitution of the North American General Conference, The: 200–385

Adoption of, 50

Amendments, 385

Current authority for, 185

Function, 145

Identification of, 135

Summary of contents, 135–145; 200

Text of, 200–385

type of Church Law, 135–145

Constitutional law, 125–145
Constitutionality:

Of district conference acts, 375:2

Of General Conference acts, 375:1

Continuing education, 3240
Contract, pastoral, 697; 723
Conversion, 228; 230; 297:1; 553:1
Corporate offense, 5010 Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc.
Corporation, The Wesleyan Church:, 4200–4270
Corporations, affiliate, 4300–4425
Corporations, district, 4100-4150
Corporations, local church, 4000-4070
Corporations, subsidiary, 4300–4425
Correspondence study courses, 2385–2388; 3170:3
Costa Rica, 80
Council, advisory:

Circuit, 530

Developing church, 510:3

Council of Ordination, 1405
Council, Wesleyan Educational, 2355
Counseling:

Concerning divorce, 265:6

Minister as counselor, 725:9

Courses of study:, 2385–2388; 3170–3240

Certificate of completion, 6410

Commissioned minister’s, 3210:3

Development of, 3200

Lay minister’s, 3210:4

Pre-ordination, 3210:1

Special workers’, 3210:5

Specialized ministries, 3210:2

Credentials:

Gen Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5230; 5212:2

Of commissioned minister, 3059:4b

Of ordained minister, 3089:2

Of licensed minister, 3055:2

Of ministerial student, 3015:5b

Crossroads district, 2403:4; 2430
Curacao, 35
Current authority for church law, 185

D

Daughter church, 510:6b
Day care and/or day schools:

Authorization, 655:18

Approval by DBA, 782:33; 1233:32

Financial policies, 782:36

Governance, 782:36

Separate treasury, 782:37

De Wesleyaanse Gemeente, Suriname, 80
Dedication:

Of church buildings, 5950

Of infants, 290; 5500

Of parsonages, 5975

Deity, respect for name of, 265:1
Delaware, SEE Chesapeake district
Delegates to district conference:

Allotment, 1100

Alternate, 1106

Certification, 830:4

Election, 317; 528:3; 965; 1103

Function and general regulations, 315:7; 317; 1086

Laity elected, 1086

Qualifications, 1109

Delegates to General Conference:

Alternate, 1516–1518

At–large, 1508–1510

Certification, 1332:5; 1512

Developing district, 1015

Election, 1180:4; 1508–1518

Function and general regulations, 323:9; 1500–1506

Lay, 1503:1b; 1516; 1524–1526

Ministerial, 1503:1b; 1516; 1520–1522

Qualifications, 1520–1526

Denominational service, ministers appointed to, 1240:1:A:4
Depravity, inherited, 224
Destiny, Article of Religion, 250
Developing church, SEE church, developing
Developing district, SEE district, developing
Director of music:

Course of study, 3210:5

Local, 870

Special worker, 3450–3480

Director of youth ministries:

Course of study, 3210:5

Special worker, 3450–3480

Discipline:

Meaning and purpose of, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5000–5002

Subjects of, 260; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5200-5248; 5270-5288

Discipline, book of: For mission units, 340:2; 2610:6
Discipline, consequences of being under:

For Districts, 323:9; 327:1; 360:3e; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5066; 5365; 5375

For Local Churches, 315:7; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5066; 5310; 5320

For Members, 302:3; 575; 590; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5052; 5115

For Ministers, 313; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5052; 5115; 5212–5215, 5288

Discipline, The, of the North American General Conference:

Amendment of, 125–165

Authoritative edition of, 185

First, of The Wesleyan Church, 50

Interpretations of, 2060–2061; Appendix B

Discontinue church:, 1180:22, 1233:36, 4730
Discontinue church members:

Power to, 315:1; 655:1

Procedure of, 600–605

Reason for, 305; 585; 600–605

Discrimination forbidden, 265:12; 360:3d
Dismissal:

Definition of, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5115:5; 5212:5

Power of, 315:1; 655:1

Reasons for, 276; 305; 585; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5115:5; 5212:5

District:

Amenability, 1050

Appeal from its actions, 323:6

Assignment to representative area, 1590:12

Assistant superintendent, 1320–1327

Auditing committee or auditor, 1340

Authorization, 1036

Board of administration, 1200–1245

Board of ministerial development, 1375–1390

Boundaries, 2400–2403

Committees, list of, 1250

Committees, regulations for, 1278-1292

Conducts a local mission, 537; 655:14; 1180:22; 1233:26

Conference, 1075–1180

Corporation, 4100–4150

Definition, 317; 1000

Departmental officers, 1278-1292

Developing, 1003–1015

Directory, 1332:8

Disputes with General Conference, 375:6; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5445:4

Disputes with other districts, 375:4; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5350

Established, 360:3e; 1036–1050

Financial plan, 1180:15

Fiscal year, 1180:17

Function, 317; 1000

Government, 1000–1405

Journal, 1178

May request special session of General Conference, 330:2

Membership of ministers, 310; 313:6; 3100

Merger, 1060–1065

Ministerial development, board of, 1375–1390

Nominating committee, district conference, 1172–1175

Officers, list of, 1250

Officers, regulations for, 323:7; 1255–1292

Officials, 1255–1272

Organization, 317; 1000–1065

Organizing conference, 1040

Powers, 323; 1180

Property, SEE Property, District

Realignment, 1060–1065

Reclassification, 1042–1045; 1935

Requirements for, 1038

Reorganization of, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5275

Review, board of, 1370; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5218–5221

Rights, 323

Secretary, 1330–1332

Service, ministerial appointment to, 1390:1; 3320

Superintendent, 1300–1310

Superintendent’s representative, 520; 692:2; 1310:12

Treasurer, 1335–1337

Trustees, board of, 1360–1365; SEE ALSO Developing District

District Board of Ministerial Development:, 1375–1405

Duties, 1390

Function, 1375

Membership, 1378

Organization, 1381

Records, 1387

Sessions, 1384

District Conference:, 1075–1180

Allotment of lay delegates, 510:5; 528:3; 1080; 1100

Alternate delegates, 1106

Appeals on questions of order, 1144

Chair, 350:3; 1120

Committees, 1159–1175

Duties and powers, 1180

Function, 1075

Journal, 1178

Legislation, 1147

Membership, 317; 1080–1090

Memorials, 1153

Minutes, 1178

Nominating committee, 1172–1175

Procedure, 1126–1147

Quorum, 1129

Reconvened session, 1115

Resolutions, 1150–1156; 1233:9

Rights, 1126

Rules of order, 1138

Secretary, 1123

Sessions, 1112–1115

Suspension of rules, 1141

Voting, 1135

District, Developing, 1003–1015

Authorization, 1006

General Conference representation, 1015

Jurisdiction over, 1009

Local churches in, 542

Ordination, commissioning, and licensing, 1012

Organization of, 1012

Property, 4800

Purpose, 1003

District Forms:

Acknowledgment of letter of transfer, 6450

Letter of standing, 6460

Letter of transfer, 6440

License, 6260

Recommendation for district license, 6420

District membership of ministers, 3100
District of Columbia, SEE Chesapeake district
District Superintendent:, 1300–1310

Amenability, 323:1; 1307

Assistant, 1320–1327

Duties, 1310

Election, 1303:1

Function, 1300

Installation ritual, 5930

Nomination of, 1303:7; 1935

Developing district, 1003–1015

Qualifications and tenure, 1303

Reelection, 1303:3

Term of office, 1303:2

Vacancy, 1303:6

Divided House:

In district conference vote, 320; 1135

In General Conference vote, 338; 1545

Divorce:

Abuse, 265:7

Biblical grounds for, 265:6; 410:6

Marriage of divorced persons, 3111

Ministers, 3012; 3108; 3111

Remarriage, 410:6

SEE ALSO marriage; remarriage

Domestic violence, 265:7

E

Education and Clergy Development Division, 2338–2340
Educational institutions, general:

Curriculum Requirements, 2365–2368

Financial support, 2377

General Board’s role, 2362

General Conference’s role, 2362

Ministerial Study Course Agency, 2385–2388

Names of institutions, 2365; 2366

Ownership and control, 2358

Presidents, 325; 1503:1c

Spiritual priorities, 2358

Standards of the General Board for Educational Institutions, 2362:4

Wesleyan Educational Council, 2355

Wesleyan Seminary Foundation, 2382

Educational leave, ordained ministers on:

Category of service, 3350:1

District listing, 1240

Educational objectives, 2339
Educators, ministers appointed as, 3310
Egypt, 80
Elementary Principles, 270–286; 297:3; 553:1
Elementary schools, SEE Day Care and/or Day Schools
Eligibility to hold office:

Commissioned ministers, 3059:2b

Full members, 302:4

Ordained ministers, 313:2

Emeritus or Emerita title, 1503:1c; 1590:20; 1945
Emergencies:

Discipline of officials, 1785:7

General Conference sessions, 1530

Ordination service, 3070:5

USF, change of percentage, 1655:22

Emmanuel Wesleyan Church:

South Africa Bantu, 80

Swaziland, 80

Transkei, 80

England, 35
Entertainment, 410:12
Entire sanctification:

Article of Religion, 236

Historical background, 1–2; 12–13; 24

SEE ALSO Holiness, Scriptural

Episcopacy, 6-8
Equal ministerial and lay representation:

General Conference may not change, 360:3b

Historical background, 8

In district conference, 317; 1080; 1100

In General Conference, 325; 1503

Equal rights, 220; 265:12; 360:3d; 410:1
Essentials of The Wesleyan Church, 125; 340:2; 1590:1; 2500:3; 2610:7; 2660
Established church:

Authorization for organization, 518

Procedure of organization, 520

Established district, 360:3e; 1036–1050
Estate Planning, 475 Assist with wills, bequests; annuities
Europe, 2470
Evaluation report of general officials, 1785:6
Evaluation sessions:

District Board, 1218

General Board, 1625

Local Board, 767

Evangelistic service, 1240:1:A:3; 3270–3295
Evangelists:

Examination, 3275

Function, 3270

General, Associate, 3280

General and reserve general, 3285:1-2

Historical background, 13

Reports, 3295

Examination of candidates for license, commission, or ordination, 1390:1, 3–4; 3033:6; 3070:4; 3104:3; 3460; 3470
Excommunication, 276; 315:1; 655:1; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5115:5; 5212:5
Executive Board:, 1750–1790

Chair, 1765

Duties and powers, 1785–1790

Function, 1750

Membership, 1755

Minutes, 1790

Organization, 1765–1780

Quorum, 1775

Secretary, 1770

Sessions, 1760

Vice-chair, 1655:12

Voting, 1780
Executive Cabinet:, 1990

As the General Conference Planning Committee, 1570–1576

Executive Director,

Church Multiplication and Discipleship Division, 2307

Communication and Administration Division, 2110

Education and Clergy Development Division, 2340

Global Partners Division, 2261

Expulsion, SEE Dismissal or Excommunication
Extended call regulations, 720
Extension, church (historical), 16

F

Faith, Article of Religion on, 228
Family:

Article of Religion, 222

Duties to, 265:6–7

Fasting, 265:9
Father, The, Article of Religion, 212
Financial policies:

District, 1180:15

General Church, 1995–2050

Local church, 655:9; 782:28

Financial secretary, local, 845:2
Financial support of educational institutions, 2377
Fiscal year:

District, 1180:18

Local church, 1180:18

Florida district, 2403:5; 2440
Forfeiture of representation:

District, 1506; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5365

Local church, 1095; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5310

Forms:

Bequests and devises, 4940

Church letters, 6000–6040

District, 6420–6460

General credentials, 6200–6340

Service credentials, 6200–6460

Special worker’s credentials, 6360–6400

Forms, general credentials:

Acknowledgment of district letter of transfer, 6450

Course of study certificate, 6410

District letter of standing, 6460

District letter of transfer, 6440

Pocket certificate of standing, 6430

Recommendation for district license, 6420

Forms, ministerial credentials:

Commission certificate for ministers, 6280

District license for ministerial students, and licensed ministers, 6260

General evangelist’s certificate, 6340

Interim pastor’s certificate, 6250

Lay minister’s letter of standing, 6220

Lay minister’s license, 6200

Ordination certificate, 6300

Supply pastor’s certificate, 6240

Validation certificate for ordained ministers, commissioned, or licensed ministers, 6320

Forms, special worker’s credentials:

Lay missionary’s commission, 6400

Special worker’s commission, 6380

Special worker’s license, 6360

Free will, 224
Fund raising, methods of, 470

G

Gambling, abstain from, membership commitment, 265:4
General Assembly, Pilgrim Holiness, 24; 29; 32; 34; 50
General Board:

Bylaws, 1650

Chair, 1630

Duties and powers, 323:1; 330; 340; 360:2; 1655

Executive Board, 1750–1790

Function, 340; 1600

Membership, 340:1; 1605

Nonvoting participants, 1606

Organization, 1630–1650

Policies. SEE General Board policies Procedure

Procedure, 1630–1650

Quorum, 1640

Secretary, 1635

Sessions, 1610–1625

Vacancies, 1655:11

Vice-chair, 1630; 1655:12

Voting, 1645

General Board Policies:

Administered by General Superintendent, 1935

Church Multiplication and Discipleship Division, 2307

Communication and Administration Division, 2110

Education and Clergy Development Division, 2340

Executive Cabinet, 1990

Global Partners Division, 2261

General Treasurer/Chief Executive Officer, 1976

General Board of Review, 370–380; 2070–2075
General Church Corporation, 4200–4270
General Church Financial Plan, 1995–2050

Budget procedure, 1655:33

Planned gifts, 1995

Special offerings, 2050

Summary, 1995

United Stewardship Fund, 2000–2045

General Church government, 1500
General Church property, 4900–4940
General Conference, 325–338

Alternate delegates, 1516-1518

Appeals on questions of order, 1550

Chair, 332; 350:3; 1536

Committees, 1563–1585

Dates of, 1528

Delegates, 1508–1526; 1541

Delegates-at-large, 1508–1510

Dispute with a district, 375:6; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5440:5

Duties and powers, 295; 310; 317; 323:1; 325; 327:1; 330:1; 340:1; 350:1, 4; 360; 370; 380; 385; 1590

Editing committee, 1585

Equal ministerial and lay representation, 325; 360:3b; 1503

Forfeiture of representation by districts, 1506

Function, 1500

General Conference Planning Committee, 1570–1576

Journal, 1585

Lay delegates, 1524–1526

Membership, 323:9; 325–327; 1503–1526

Memorials, 1557–1560

Memorials committee, 1565

Ministerial delegates, 1520–1522

Minutes, 1585

Nominations, committee on special, 1580

Officers, 334; 1800

Officials, 325; 1800–1880

Organization, 1536–1585

Pilgrim Holiness, 23–50

Place, 330:1; 1528

Planning committee, 1570–1576

Presidency, 332; 350:3; 1536

Procedure, 1541–1553

Program, 1576

Quorum, 336; 1543

Rules of order, 1547

Secretary, 334; 1539

Sessions, 330; 1528–1534

Suspension of rules, 1553

Voting, 1545

Wesleyan Methodist, 11–18; 50

General Conferences:

General Conference, 2610

General Conference interrelations, 2630–2640

North American, 2550

educational institutions, 2365; 2366
General evangelists:

Associate general evangelists, 3280

Certification form, 6340

General regulations, 3270–3295

Listing, 1240:1:A:3

Reserve general evangelist, 3285:2

General officers/officials of the church:, 340:1; 1800–1880

Amenability, 1830

District membership, 1860

Evaluation report, 1785:6; 1935

Identification, 1800

Installation ritual, 5935

General Conference membership, 1503:1c

Local church membership, 1860

Qualifications, 1810

Reports, 1840

Term of office, 1820

Vacancies, 1850

General offices and divisions, listing of, 1870
General representative, 350:3; 1180:7
General Secretary, SEE Executive Director of the Communication and Administration Division
General Superintendent:

Duties and powers, 1935

Election, 1590:15; 1903

Emeritus or Emerita, 1503:1c; 1945

General regulations, 1903

Spiritual, executive, and administrative leader, 1900

General Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, 1970–1976
Georgia, SEE South Coastal district
Ghana, 80
Gift of tongues, 265:10
Gifts of the Spirit, Article of Religion, 238
Global Partners Division:

Executive Director of, 2261

Missionaries, 2272

Organization of mission units, 2275–2287

Purpose, 2259

Strategic Directives, 2262

Vision, 2258

God:

Attributes of, 210

Name to be reverenced, 265:1. SEE ALSO Oaths

Purpose for man, 220

Trinity of, 210

Good works:

Article of Religion, 232

Expected, 224; 265:11; 284

Grace, 216; 224; 228; 234; 236; 242; 250; 265:9
Grand Cayman, 35
Great Lakes District, 2403:6, 2430
Greater Ohio District, 2403:7; 2430
Growth in grace, 236
Guides and Helps to Holy Living, 260–268; 557
Guyana, 35; 80

H

Haiti, 17:1; 18; 80
Hawaii, SEE Pacific Southwest district
Healing, 430
Hearing, right to:

For districts, 323:10

For local churches, 315:8

For members, 302:5

For ministers, 313:7

Heaven, 250
Hell, 250
Hephzibah Ministries Inc., 4310:4
Hephzibah Faith Missionary Society, 17:1
Heresy, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5050:1; 5070:1; 5370:1
History of The Wesleyan Church, 1–80
Holiness Christian Church, 27
Holiness Church, The, 32
Holiness, scriptural:

Historical background, 1–60

Mission of The Wesleyan Church, 100–105

SEE ALSO Entire sanctification

Holy Ghost., SEE Holy Spirit
Holy Scriptures:

Article of Religion, 218

Basis for church rules, 280

In church hearings, 276

Inerrancy, 218, 299; 5566; 5772

Only rule of faith and conduct, 270

Reading as means of grace, 265:9

Holy Spirit, The, Article of Religion, 216; 230; 236–238
Holy Trinity, Article of Religion, 210
Homosexual behavior, 265:6; 410:5
Honduras, 18; 80
Honesty, 265:13
Horton, Jotham, 7
Houghton College, 2365:1
Human sexuality, 410:5

I

Idaho, 2403:19; SEE Northwest district
Iglesia Wesleyana Peregrina, Peru, 80
Iglesia Evangelica de los Peregrinos, Mexico, 80
Igreja Emmanuel Evangelica Wesleyana, Mozambique, 80
Igreja Evangelica Wesleyana, Brazil, 80
Illinois district, SEE Great Lakes district
Immigrant Connection, Inc., 4310
Immorality and restoration of ministers, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5180:3; 5370:5
Incest grounds for divorce, 265:6
Incorporation, district, 4100–4150
Indemnification of officers, 4235
India, 17:2; 18; 80
Indiana SEE Crossroads and Indiana South district
Indiana Wesleyan University, 2365:2; 2455
Indianapolis, IN, 34
Indiana South district, 2403:8
Individual rights, respect for; membership commitment, 265:12
Indonesia, 80, 2560
Inerrancy of Scriptures, 218; 299
Inherited depravity, 224
Installation of:

college or university presidents, 5945

district superintendent, 5930

general officials, 5935

local church officials, 520:5; 828; 5915–5925

pastor, 5905

Institutional chaplains, 3330
Insubordination, 4260
Insurance, local property, and liability, 782:28; 856:6
Integrity, 265:13
Interchurch service, ministerial appointment to, 1240:1:A:6; 3335
Interdenominational relationships, 450; 3117
Interim pastor, 3261; 6250
International Apostolic Holiness Church, 26
International Apostolic Holiness Union, 25
International Apostolic Holiness Union and Churches, 26
International Conference of The Wesleyan Church:

Advancement of General Conferences by, 2610:11; 2620

Charter of, 125; 2640; 2680; Appendix A

Composition of, 2660

Function, 2670

History, 65–70

Purpose, 2650

Representatives to, 2670

International Conference, Pilgrim Holiness, 50
International Holiness Church, 28
International Holiness Union and Prayer League, 24
Interracial marriage, 360:3d
Intervention, power of, 4250
Intoxicants, 8; 11; 265:4; 410:4
Investigative committee, 970; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5012
Investigation, judicial, withdrawal while under, 592
Investment Foundation, Wesleyan, 4310:5
Iowa-Minnesota district, 2403:9; 2445
Itinerant ministry, 360:3b

J

Jamaica, 17:2; 18; 35
Japan, 18
Jesus Korea Wesleyan Church, South Korea, 80
Journal:

District conference, 1178

General Conference, 1585

Judgment, the, Article of Religion, 248
Judicial committee:

Local, 970

Judicial oaths, 410:10
Judiciary, general principles:, 5000–5004

Administration of church discipline, 5002

Conflict resolution, 5004

Meaning and purpose of church discipline, 5000–5004

Justification, Article of Religion, 230

K

Kansas district, 2403:10; 2445
Kentucky-Tennessee district, 2403:11; 2440
Kingswood University, 2365:3; 2455; 2460; 2465; 2470
Knapp, Martin Wells, 24
Korea, South, 80

L

La Iglesia Wesleyana de Colombia, 80
Labor unions, 265:4
Labrador, SEE Atlantic District
Law:

Constitutional, 125–145

Ritual, 175

Statutory, 155–165

Lay delegate, SEE Delegates
Lay evangelist, 3210:5; 3450–3470; 6360–6380
Lay minister:

Course of study, 3210:4

Duties, 3430

Granting license to, 3410

Identification, 3400

Letter of standing, 3440:3; 6220

License form, 6200

Regulations for, 3440

Renewal of license, 3420

Lay ministries, special, 3400–3490
Lay missionary, commissioned, 3490
Leadership Qualifications, 558
Lee, Luther, 7
L’Eglise Wesleyenne d’Haiti, 80
Leisure time, 265:3; 410:12
Letters:

Acknowledgment of district letter of transfer, 6450

Acknowledgment of local letter of transfer, 6010

Basis for reception of members, 565; 580

Notice of transfer, 6020

Recommendation from other denominations, 570

Recommendation to other denominations, 590; 6030

Standing for lay minister, 3440:3; 6220

Standing for minister, 3100:3, 5–6; 6460

Standing for special worker, 3480; 6460

Transfer for member, 575–580; 6000–6020

Transfer for minister, 3100:1, 5–6; 6440

Transfer for special worker, 3100:1, 5–6; 6440

Withdrawal of member, 592; 6040

Liberia, 80
Liberty, Christian, 440
License:

District, ministerial, 3033–3040; 6260

Lay minister’s, 3410–3420; 6200

Special worker’s, 3460; 6360

Licensed minister:

Church membership, 3097–3100

Course of study, 3210:1

Credentials, 3055:2

Duties of, 3051

From another denomination, 3104

Identification, 3030

License form, 6260

Licensing of, 3033

Listing, 1240:3

Membership in district conference, 317; 1083:2–3; 1090:3

Regulations for, 3055, 3093

Renewing license of, 3040

Rights of, 3044

Transfer of, 313:6; 3044:5; 3055:3; 3100:1; 6440

Licensed special worker, 1240:5:C; 3460; 3480
Loan guarantees, 4120:6; 4890
Local advisory council, developing church, 510:2–3
Local Board of Administration:, 750–795

Chair, 770

Duties and powers, 782

Evaluation session, 767

Function, 750

Governance philosophy, 781

Membership, 752-758

Nomination of, 823

Organizational options, 752

Quorum, 778

Secretary, 775

Sessions, 760–767

Vice-chair, 773

Voting, 780

Local board of trustees, 315:6; 850–859
Local Church:

Assistant treasurer, 845:1

Auditing committee or auditor, 863

Board, 750–782

Boundaries, 323:5; 1180:25

Building committee, 856:6

Business meeting, 630–633

Committees, 800

Conference, 625–655

Corporation, 4000–4070

Day care and/or day school, 655:19; 782:33; 1233:32

Definition, 240

Delegate to district conference, 965; 1086; 1100–1109

Financial secretary, 845:2

Function, 500

Governance philosophy, 781

Governed by district, 323:1, 5

Government, 500–970

Judicial committee, 970; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5105:3; 5110

Jurisdiction, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5105; 5125

Loan guarantees by district, 4120:6; 4890

Minimum organization, 807–810

Nominating committee, 820–823

Officers, 800; 815; 823. SEE ALSO Local church officers

Organization, 500–542

Developing district, in, 542

Property, 315:6; 4650–4790

Quarterly meeting, 630:2

Relation to a circuit, 525

Reorganization of, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5320–5325

Rights of, 315

Secretary, 775; 830

Treasurer, 842

Trustees, 850–859

Vice-chair of LBA, 773

Local Church Conference, 625–655

Chair, 635

Characteristic of established church, 518

Composition, 625

Duties and powers, 655

Function, 625

Membership, 625

Notice of sessions, 630–633

Order of business, 650

Quorum, 640

Rules of order, 645

Secretary, 638

Sessions, 520:5; 630–633

Voting, 643

Local Church Education:

Sunday school, 885

Local Church Officers:

Definition and regulations, 815

Installation ritual, 5915

List of, 800

Nomination of, 823

Local church organization, 500–548
Local Laws, 4510
Local preacher, SEE Lay minister
Lodges, SEE Secret societies
Lord’s Day, 410:7

Sanctity of, 265:1

Lord’s Supper:

Administrants of, 313:1; 725:6; 3044:1; 3075:1

Article of Religion, 242

Frequency of observance, 293; 725:6

Means of grace, 265:9

Right of access to, 302:2

Ritual of, 5600–5635

Louisiana, SEE Mountain Plains District

M

Maine, SEE Atlantic district
Manitoba, SEE Central Canada district
Marion, Indiana, 16
Marriage:

Article of Religion, 222

Minister and, 3108–3112; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5251

Ministerial orders and, 3012

Minister’s care in performing, 3111–3112

Officiants, 725:7

Remarriage, 410:6; 3111

Ritual of, 5650–5680

SEE ALSO divorce

Maryland, SEE Chesapeake district
Massachusetts, SEE Northeast District
Matlack, Lucius C., 7
Matrimony, rite of, 5650–5680
Means of grace, 265:9
Members, church, SEE Church member, membership
Membership:

Of ministers, 3097–3100

Of pastors and senior pastors,578:2

associate pastors, 578:2

Membership classes, 568; 725:11; Guides and Helps to Holy Living, 3; 260-268
Membership, 550–610
Membership, reception ritual, 5550–5595
Membership roll in:

Affiliate church, 7005

Established churches, 610

Developing church, 510:2

Mission church, 537

Membership, student, 564–565
Memorials:

By district conference, 1153

By local church conference, 655:8

Committee, General Conference, 1565

"To the General Conference, 1557–1560
Mentally incompetent, salvation of, 226
Merger:

Basis, 50

Historical, 50

Of churches, 1233:31

Of districts, 1060–1065

Methodist Episcopal Church, 4–7; 11
Methodists, 2–6; 11–12. SEE ALSO Wesleyan Methodist
Mexico, 18; 29; 35; 80
Michigan, 7 See: East Michigan district, North Michigan district, and West Michigan district
Military chaplains, 1240:1:A:5; 3330
Military service, 410:3
Minimum organization:

Local church, 518:3; 810

Mission, 537

Developing church, 807

Minister, SEE Ministry, the
Minister of music, 870; 3210:2
Ministerial Appointments:, 3250–3390

Administrator, 1240:1:A:4; 3320; 3335

Associate general evangelist, 1240:1:A:3; 3280

Categories of service, 3250

Chaplains, military, 1240:1:A:5; 3330; 3335

Educator, 1240:1:A:4; 3310; 3335

Evangelist, 1240:1:A:3; 3280

General evangelists, 1240:1:A:3; 3285:1

Interchurch service, 1240:1:A:6; 3335

Interim pastor, 1240:1:A:2; 3261

Minister in process of transfer, 1240:1:F, G; 1240:2:E; 1240:3:D; 3104

Missionary, 1240:1:A:4; 3300; 3335

Ordained minister in process of transfer, denomination, 1240:1:G; 3104

Ordained minister in process of transfer, district, 1240:1:F

Ordained minister on educational leave, 1240:1:D; 3350:1

Ordained minister on reserve, 1240:1:C; 3360

Ordained minister without appointment, 1240:1:E; 3380

Pastor, 725; 735; 1240:1:A:2; 3255–3260

Reserve general evangelist, 1240:1:A:3; 3285:2

Retired ordained ministers, 1240:1:B; 3370

Special service, 1240:1:A:7; 3345

Student, 1240:4; 3350

Supply pastor, 1240:5:E; 3260

Without appointment, 1240:1:E; 3380

Ministerial Credentials:

Commissioned minister, 3059:1g

Ordained minister, 3089:2

Licensed minister, 3055:2

Ministerial Development, District Board of, 1375–1390
Ministerial Education:, 3150–3240

Administration of, 310; 3160

College/University, 3170:2

Continuing education, 3240

Correspondence course, 3170:3

Course of study, 3200–3210

Priority of, 3150

Programs of study, 3170

Seminary, 3170:1

Training outside The Wesleyan Church, 3170:4

Types of, 3170–3240

Ministerial membership, 310; 313:6; 3097–3100
Ministerial Orders and Regulations:, 3000

Commissioned minister, 3059

Ordained minister, 3067

Licensed minister, 3030–3055; 3093

Ministerial qualifications, 310; 3003–3012
Ministerial relationships, 313:5; 3044:3; 3075:4; 3114–3117
Ministerial rights, 313; 3044; 3075
Ministerial Student:, 3015:1; 3350:2

District license form, 6260

District listing, 1240:4

Duties, 3015:4

Recommendation for, 6420

Regulations, 3015:5

Renewing License, 3015:2

Rights, 3015:3

Ministerial Study Course Agency, 2385–2388
Ministerial study course certificate, 3033:3; 3059:1c; 3070:3; 3420; 6410
Ministerial training, SEE Ministerial education
Ministry, The:, 310–313; 3000–3490

Appointments, 3250–3390

Call, 3000–3006

Categories of service, 3250

Church membership, 3097–3100

Commissioned minister, 317; 1240:2; 3059

District appointment of ministers, 323:1; 1180:11, 24; 1233:10; 1240

District supervision of ministers, 1180:22–28; 1310:22–26; 1390; 1402

Education, 3150–3240

Ordained minister, 317; 3067–3089; 3093

Elementary Principles governing, 270–286

General regulations for, 3093

Lay minister, 3400–3440; 6200–6220

Licensed minister, 317; 3030–3055; 3093; 6260

Listing of ministers, 1240

Marriage and the minister, 3012; 3108–3112

Meaning of, 3000

Membership of ministers, 3097–3100

Ministerial student, 1240:4; 3015:1; 3350:2; 6260; 6420

Ordained minister, 3067–3089; 3093

Orders, 3000

Qualifications, 3000–3006

Reception from another denomination, 3104

Regulations, 3000

Relationship to other ministers and churches, 3114–3117

Reinstatement of ministers, 3120–3124

Restoration of ministers, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5230, 5251

Special advice, 3093

Special lay ministers, 3400–3490

Specialized minister, 3003–3006

Minnesota., SEE Iowa-Minnesota district
Minutes, district conference, 1178
Mision Methodista Zion, Honduras, 80
Mission:

In a developing district, 542

Local, 537; 655:14; 782:6; 1180:22

Of The Wesleyan Church, 100–105

Missionary:

Lay, commissioned, 1240:5:D; 3490

Ministerial appointment as, 3300

Regulations governing a, 2272

Missionary Bands of the World, 17:2
Missionary Bands of the World, Inc., The, 4230
Missionary objectives, 2258–2259; 2500
Missionary Society of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of America, Inc., The, 4230
Mississippi, SEE South Coastal district
Missouri, SEE Tri-State district
Modesty in Attire, 410:13
Monogamy, 222; 265:6
Montana, SEE Northwest district
Moral purity, 410:5
Mountain Plains District, 2403:12; 2445
Mozambique, 33; 35; 80
Myanmar, 80

N

Name adaptations, 80; 205; 340:2
Name of denomination, 205
Narcotics, 410:4
National Holiness Association, 12
Nebraska, SEE Mountain Plains District
Neglect, persistent, 305:4; 585:4; 600–605. SEE ALSO Discontinue church members
Nepal, 18
Nevada, SEE Pacific Southwest district
Nevis, 35
New birth, 230
New Brunswick, province of, SEE Atlantic district
Newfoundland, SEE Atlantic district
New Hampshire, SEE Northeast District
New Jersey, SEE Northeast District
New Mexico, SEE [Index M|[Mountain Plains District]]
New Testament, Article of Religion, 218
New York, 8, 28, SEE: Northeast, Penn York, and Western New York districts
New Zealand, 80
Nicaragua, 80
Nominating committee:

Circuit, 535

Consideration for diversity, 1175:2

District conference, 1172–1175

General Conference, 1563; 1580

North American General Conference, 2550
North Carolina East District, 2403:13; 2440
North Carolina West district, 2403:14; 2440
North Central, Representative Area, 2430
North Dakota, SEE Northwest district
Northeast District, 2403:15;

representative area, 2435

Northwest District, 2403:16; 2445
Northwest Territories, SEE Atlantic District
Nova Scotia, SEE Atlantic District
Nunavut, SEE Central Canada district

O

Oaths:

Judicial, 410:10

SEE ALSO Secret societies

Observance of sacraments, 290–293
Offenses, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5004; 5010
Office of the General Secretary, SEE Communication and Administration Division
Office of the General Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, 1970–1976
Officers:

District, 1250

General Church, 1800

Local church, 800; 815

Ohio, SEE Greater Ohio district
Oklahoma, SEE Tri-State district
Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 2365:4
Old Testament, Article of Religion, 218
Ontario, province of, SEE Central Canada district
Ordained Ministers:

Appointed, 317; 1240:1:A; 3250–3345

Credentials of, 3089:2

Definition, 310; 3067

Duties of, 3085

Educational leave, 1240:1:D; 3350:1

From another denomination, 323:3; 3104; 6320

In process of transfer, 1240:1:F, G; 3104; 3390

Listing, 1240:1

On loan, 1240:1:A:2; 3100:2

Ordination certificate, 6300

Ordination service, 3070:6; 5750–5792

Qualifications for ordination, 323:3; 3070

Regulations for, 3089

Reserve, 317; 1240:1:C; 3360

Retired, 317; 1240:1:B; 3370

Rights of:, 313; 3075

Transfer of, 313:6; 3075:6; 3100:1

Voluntary filing of credentials, 3085:5; 3124

Voluntary surrender of credentials, 3085:6; 3089:4

Without appointment, 1240:1:E; 3380

Ordination:

Certificate, 3070:7; 6300

Council of, 1405

Emergency, 3070:5

In developing district, 1012

Public service of, 3070:6

Qualification for, 3070

Regulated by General Conference, 310

Ritual, 5750–5792

Oregon, SEE Northwest district
Original sin, 224

P

Pacific Southwest district, 2403:17; 2445
Pakistan, 80
Papua New Guinea, 18
Parliamentary procedure, 360:1; 645; 1138; 1547; 1590:14
Parsonage:, 313:4; 528:5; 532

Dedication ritual, 5975

SEE ALSO Property, local church

Pastor:, 675–725

Assistant, 678; 725:27; 741

Call, 705; 720

Duties and powers, 725

Extended call, 720

Function, 675–678

Initial call, 705–715

Installation ritual, 5905

Membership of, 578:2; 3097–3100

Of a circuit, 503; 528:1; 530

Of a developing church, 510:1–3

Of two or more pastoral charges, 503

Regular pastoral service, 3255

Removal, 782

Resignation, 710; 722:1

Sabbatical, 724

Senior pastor, 678; 735

Supply, 3260

Termination, 722

Voting on, 690-722. SEE ALSO Pastoral Vote, Voting

Pastoral agreement, 313:3; 315:2; 323:1–2; 697; 723; 1180:26
Pastoral appointment, 503; 3255
Pastoral, pastor call, SEE Pastoral agreement
Pastoral change, time of, 700
Pastoral charge, 315
Pastoral service, 1240:1:A:2; 3255
Pastoral support, annual review of, 723
Pastoral vote, voting:

Calling session of local church conference for, 633:3

Extended call, 720

General regulations, 692–695

Initial call, 705–715

Jurisdiction in, 690

Manner of, 690–722

Renewal of call, 718–722

Peace, 410:2
Penalties, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5115–5120
Penn York District, 2403:18; 2435
Pennsylvania, SEE Northeast and Penn York Districts
Pension, SEE Wesleyan Pension Fund Inc
Pentecost Bands of the World, Inc., 4230
Pentecostal Brethren in Christ, 30
Pentecostal Rescue Mission, 28
People’s Mission Church, 31
Perfection, Christian, 1; 236
Persistent neglect, 305:4; 585:4; 600-605
Personal choice, Article of Religion, 224, 220
Personal grievances,, 5004
Personnel records, 1387:3
Peru, 32; 35; 80
Philippines, 35; 65; 80; 2560; 6750:2
Pilgrim Church, The, 29
Pilgrim Holiness Church Corp., 4230
Pilgrim Holiness Church, The, 23–50
Pilgrim Pension Plan, Inc., The, 4410:1
Pilgrim Wesleyan Church, Zambia, 80
Planned gifts, 1995
Pocket certificate of standing, 6430
Policies, SEE Financial policies; General Board Policies
Pornography, 410:12
Post-secondary education by local church, 655:17; 1180:25; 1655:36
Prayer:

In public schools, 410:8

Means of grace, 265:9

Preacher, local, SEE Lay minister
Preaching:

Means of grace, 265:9

Right of ministers, 313:1; 3044:1; 3059:2; 3075:1

Preamble to North American Constitution, 200
Precedent corporations, 4230; 4410:2
Pre-ordination course of study, 3210:1
President pro tem of General Conference, 332
Prince Edward Island, SEE Atlantic District
Private judgment, 274
Privileged communications, 725:9
Process of transfer:

Commissioned minister, 1090:3; 1240:2:E; 3104

Commissioned special worker, 1240:5:B; 3470

Ordained minister, 1090:2; 1240:1:G; 3104

Licensed minister, 1090:3; 1240:3:D; 3104

Profanity, 265:1
Prohibition, 265:4, 410:4
Property, district:, 323:8; 4800–4890

Board of trustees, 4855

Developing district, 4650; 4800

Established district, 4660; 4830–4855

Loan guarantees, 4890

Management and control, 4840

Ownership, 4680; 4830

Rights to property, 4870–4880

Property, General:, 4500–4630

Application of regulations, 4500

Definition of terms, 4570–4580

Local laws, 4510

Restrictions, 4550, 4560

Trust clause and release, 4590–4630

Trustees, 4520–4560

Property, General Church:, 4900–4940

Bequests and devises, 4940

Incorporation, 4900

Ownership, 4920

Property, Local Church:, 315:6; 4650–4780

Abandoned, 4730

Circuit, 528:5; 532; 4740–4750

Developing church, 510:3–4; 4650–4670

Established church, 518:4; 4680–4730

Loan guarantees by district, 4120:6; 4890

Ownership, 4680

Property transactions, 4700–4720

Records, 4760

Rights to, 4770–4780

Trust clause and release, 4690

Public life, religion in, 410:8
Public Morals and Social Concerns, 1655:45-47
Public schools:

Bible reading and prayer in, 410:8

Questionable activities in, 410:9

Public worship, SEE Worship, public
Publishing House, Wesleyan, SEE Wesleyan Publishing House
Puerto Rico, 18; 80
Pulpit supply, 782:17
Purpose for man, God’s, 220

Q

Quadrennial review of extended call, 720:2
Qualifications:

For membership, 297

Of ministers, SEE Ministerial qualifications

Quebec, SEE Central Canada district
Quorum:

Board of Review, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5425:3

District board of administration, 1227

District conference, 1129

Executive Board, 1775

General Board, 1640

General Conference, 336; 1543

Local board of administration, 778

Local church conference, 640

R

Racial equality, 265:12, 360:3d
Realignment of districts, 1060–1065
Reception of members, 565–570; 5550–5595
Reclassification:

Of established district, 1042–1045

Of local church, 518:7; 859:5

Of member, 605

Recommendation by local church to district conference:

Of local workers, 315:4

Of ministerial students, 655:7; 782:19; 3015:1; 6420

Of special workers, 315:4; 3460; 6420

Recommendation, letters of:

From other denominations, 570

To other denominations, 590; 6030

Reconvened session, district conference, 1115
Record of membership, 610
Records:

District, 1332:6; 4760

Local church, 830:5; 4760

Property, 4760

Recourse, 313:7; 315:8; 323:10
Rees, Seth C., 24
Reform, social:

Historical background, 8; 13; 23

SEE ALSO Social responsibilities

Reformed Baptist Church of Canada, 17:3
Regeneration:

Article of Religion, 230

Condition of membership, 297:1; 553:1

Historical background, 12–13; 24

Reinstatement:

Of ministers or special workers, 3120–3124

Relationship, Pastoral. SEE Agreement, Pastoral
Religion, Articles of:, 210–250

Summary of, 299

Religion in public life, 410:8
Remarriage, 410:6; 3111; 3108
Removal:

Removal: Of local church officers, 655:5; 782:3; 815:4

Of local officials, 782:7; 825:4

Of pastor, 712; 722:2–3

Power of, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5288

Renewal of call, 718–722
Reorganization:

Of districts, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5375

Of local churches, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5320–5325; 5385

Repentance:

Article of Religion on, 228

For sin of divorce, 410:6

Representative areas, 1590:12; 2430–2445
Reserve ordained minister, 317; 1240:1:C; 3360
Reserve general evangelist, 3270–3275; 3285:2; 3286
Resignation:

Of local church officers, 815:2

Of other local officials, 825:5

Of pastor, 710; 722:1

Resolutions:

District conference, 1150–1156; 1233:9

Local church conference, 655:9

Restart project, 510:6d
Restoration:

Of backslider, 234

Of church members, 268

Of ministers, 3120–3124; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5230–5251

Resurrection:

Of Christ, Article of Religion, 214

Of the dead, Article of Religion, 246

Retired ordained minister, 317; 1240:1:B; 3370
Review:

District Board of, 1370; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5218–5221

General Board of, 370–380; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5400–5450

Revitalization project, 510:6c
Rhode Island, SEE Northeast District
Rhodesia, 18
Rights:

Discrimination forbidden, 360:3d

Equal, 410:1

Of Members, 302; 555

Inherent individual, 265:12

Of Ministers, 313; 3044; 3075

Commissioned, 3059:2

Of Ministerial students, 3015:3

Natural, 220

Rights of property, 4770–4780; 4870–4880
Rites and ceremonies, 420
Ritual:

Current authority for, 185

Definition, 175

Degree of flexibility in use, 175

SEE ALSO Rites and ceremonies

Ritual of baptism:, 5510–5530

Adults, 290; 5515

Affirmation of parental vows, 5530

Believers, 5515

Children, 290; 5515

Infants, 5500

Ritual of burial of dead, 5700–5725
Ritual of commissioning lay workers, 5855
Ritual of commissioning ministers, 5800–5845
Ritual of dedication services:, 5950–5975

Church building, 5950

Parsonage, 5975

Ritual of Infant dedication, 5500
Ritual of installation services:, 5900–5945

College or University President, 5945

District superintendent, 5930

General officials, 5935

Local church officers, 5915

Pastor, 5905

Ritual of Lord’s Supper:, 5600–5635
Ritual of marriage: 5650-5680

Longer form, 5650

Shorter form, 5680

Ritual of ordination of ordained ministers, 5750–5792
Ritual of reception of members:, 5550–5595

Members, 5565

Student members, 5577

Transfers, 5570

Rules of a helper (John Wesley), 3093
Rules of order:

Established by General Conference, 360:1; 1590:1

For district conference, 1138

For General Conference, 1547

For local church conference, 645

S

Sabbath, 35
Sabbath observance: Membership Commitment on, 265:1
Sabbatical, 724
Sacraments:

Access to, 302:2

Article of Religion, 242

Observance of, 290–293

SEE ALSO Baptism; Lord’s Supper

St. Croix, 35
St. Kitts, 35
St. Thomas, 35
St. Vincent, 35
Salvation, 230; 297:1; 553:1
Sanctification, 236
Saskatchewan, SEE Central Canada district
School:

Elementary, 655:17–19; 1233:32; 2306

Postsecondary, 655:17; 1180:25

Secondary, 655:17

Scott, Orange, 6–7
Scriptures, 218; 270; 276; 280

Inerrancy, 218; 299; 5566; 5772

Second Coming of Christ, Article of Religion, 244
Secondary schools:, 2306

Postsecondary, 655:17; 1180:25

Secret societies:

Historical background, 11

Joining forfeits membership, 305:2; 585:2; 595

Secretary:

District, 1330–1332

General, SEE' Executive Director of the Communication and Administration Division

Local, 775; 830

Secretary-treasurer:

Of district, 1180:30

Self-discipline, 265:3
Seminary:, 2368; 2382; 3170:1

Wesleyan Seminary Foundation, 2382

Senior pastor, 675; 678; 735. SEE ALSO Pastor
Service credentials, 6200–6460
Service report, annual, 1402
Sex:

Biblical view, 410:5

Discrimination forbidden, 360:3d

God’s plan for, 222

Rights not dependent upon, 265:12

Sexual promiscuity deplored, 265:12

Sexual sin, 265:6

SEE ALSO Divorce, Homosexuality

Shenandoah District, 2403:19; 2440
Sierra Leone, West Africa, 18; 80
Sin:

After regeneration, Article of Religion, 234

Article of Religion, 225

Atonement for, 226

Responsibility for, 224

Slavery, historical background, 6–11
Social concern, Christian, 410
Social responsibilities:

Respecting rights of all, 265:12

Securing natural rights for all, 220

Special directions concerning, 410

Social worker, 3210:5; 3450–3480; 6360–6380
Son of God, the, Article of Religion, 214
Song evangelist, 3210:5; 3450–3480; 6360–6380
South Africa, 18; 25; 33; 35; 80
South Africa Bantu, 80
South Carolina district, 2403:20; 2440
South Coastal district, 2403:21; 2440
South Dakota, SEE Northwest district
South Pacific. South Pacific Conference of The Wesleyan Methodist Church, 80
Southern, Representative Area, 2440
Southern Wesleyan University, 2365:5
South Korea, 80
Speaking in tongues, 265:10
Special directions, 400–475
Specialized minister, 3003–3012
Specialized ministries: Course of study for, 3210:2
Special lay ministries:, 3400–3490

Lay minister, 3400–3440

Lay missionary, 3490

Special worker, 3450–3480

Special nominations, committee on, 1580
Special offerings:, 2050:1, 3
Special service, ministerial appointment, 1240:1:A:7; 3345
Special worker:, 3210:5; 3450–3480; 6360–6380

Courses of study, 3210:5

Credentials, 6360–6400

Function, 3450

General regulations, 3480

In process of transfer, 1240:5:B

Listing, 1240:5:A-C

Specification of charges, 5024 Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc.
Spirit, Holy, 210; 216; 230; 236; 238
Spiritism 265:2
Spouse in ministry, 3450–3480
Standards of the General Board for Educational Institution, 2362:4
Statutory law:

Current authority for, 185

Definition, 155

Time when effected, 165

Stewardship:

Definition of, 460

Membership commitment on, 265:3

Methods of fund raising, 470

Special directions concerning, 460–475

Storehouse tithing, 465

Wills, bequeaths, annuities, 475

Student, ministerial, 3015:1; 3350:2
Study Course Agency, Ministerial, 2385–2388
Study Course Certificate, Ministerial, 6410
Study courses, SEE Courses of study
Subsidiary corporations, 4300–4320
Substance abuse, 410:4; SEE ALSO Abstinence
Summary of Articles of Religion, 299
Sunderland, LaRoy, 7
Superannuated Ministers’ Aid Society, 4410:2
Superintendent:

District superintendent, 1300–1310

General Superintendent, 1900–1945

Supply pastor:, 3260

Certificate of authorization form, 6240

General regulations, 3260

In another district, 3100:2

Listing, 1240:5:E

Support of ministers, 286; 723; 782:14
Suriname, 35; 80
Suspension of rules:

In district conference, 1141

In General Conference, 1553

Swaziland, 35; 80
Syracuse, NY, 16

T

Taiwan, 18
Temperance, 265:4
Tennessee, SEE Kentucky-Tennessee District
Termination of membership:, 268; 585–605

Discontinuance, 305:4; 315:1; 585:4; 600–605

Dismissal, 276; 305:3; 315:1; 585:3; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5115:5; 5120:1, 4, 5

Joining another body, 305:2; 585:2; 595

Reinstatement, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5130

Withdrawal, 305:1; 575; 585:1; 590–595; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5048; 6040

Texas, SEE Mountain Plains District
Theological Seminary, 2366; 2382; 3170:1
Time of pastoral changes, 700
Time, use of, 265:3; 410:12
Tithing, 465. SEE ALSO Stewardship
Tobacco:

Abstain from, 265:4

Special direction on, 410:4

Tobago, 35
Tongues, 265:10
Trafficking, meaning of, 265:4
Training, ministerial, SEE Ministerial education
Transfer:

Letters of, 6000–6020; 6440–6450

Of commissioned minister between districts, 3059:2f

Of commissioned minister from another denomination, 3104; 3390:2

Of ordained minister between districts, 3100:1

Of ordained minister from another denomination, 3104; 3390

Of licensed ministers between districts, 3055:3; 3100:1

Of licensed minister from another denomination, 3104; 3390

Of ministerial students between districts, 3015:3c; 3015:5d

Of ministerial students from another denomination, 3015:5c

Of pastor, senior pastor, or assistant pastor’s church membership, 578:2

Of special worker between districts, 3480

Of special worker from another denomination, 3460–3470

Treasurer:

District, 1335–1337

General, 1970–1976

Local, 842–845

Trinidad, 35
Trinity, The, Article of Religion, 210
Tri-State district, 2403:22; 2445
True Wesleyan, The, 7
Trust clause, 315:6; 323:8; 518:6; 4590–4630; 4680; 4690
Trustees:

Circuit, 532

District, 323:8; 1180:20; 1360–1365; 4855

Educational institutions, 340:2; 2362

General Church, 340; 1655:15–21

General regulations, 4520–4540

Local church, 315:6; 850–859

U

Under accusation, withdrawal while, 592; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5048
Under charges:

Consequences of being, 575; 590

Discipline, consequences of being under:

For districts, 323:9; 327:1; 360:3e; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5066; 5365; 5375

For local churches, 315:7; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5066; 5310; 5320

For members, 302:6; 575; 590; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5052; 5115

For ministers, 313; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5052; 5115; 5212–5215; 5288

Withdrawal while, 592; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5048

United Stewardship Fund (USF):, 2000–2045

District regulations, 2015–2030

General Church regulations, 2035–2045

Local church regulations, 2025–2030

Uniting General Conference, 50
University,

By local churches, 655:16; 1180:25

President, ritual for installation, 5945

Program of study for ministry, 3170:2

Trustees, 2362

Unity, Christian, 450
Unknown tongue, 265:10
Urban Missional Church, 523; 1233:26; 2005:3g
Utah, SEE Northwest district
Utica, NY, 8

V

Vacancies:

Area representatives on General Board, 1605:2

Board of Review, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5408

District officials, officers, 1272; 1292

District superintendent, 1303:6

District trustees, 1360

Executive Board, 1755

General Board, 1605:2

General officials, 1850

Local church offices, 782:24; 815:2; 825:5

Venezuela, 80
Vermont, SEE Northeast District
Vice-chair:

Circuit advisory council, 530

General Board, 1630; 1765

Local board of administration, 635; 773

Virginia, SEE Shenandoah District and Chesapeake Districts.
Voting:

By members, 302:3

To receive new members, 553:2; 633:2

For pastor, 692

At district conference, 1083; 1086

At General Conference, 1503:1

For district superintendent, 1303:1

For General Superintendent, 1590:15

W

War, 410:2
Washington, SEE Northwest district
Washington, DC, SEE Chesapeake district
Wedding ritual, 5650–5680
Wesley, Charles, 2
Wesley, John:

Historical background, 1-3, 6

“Rules of a Helper,”, 3093

Wesleyan Bible Conference Association, Inc., 4310:9
Wesleyan Church Corporation, 4200–4270
Wesleyan Church of Liberia, 80
Wesleyan Church of Sierra Leone, 80
Wesleyan Church of the Philippines, 65; 80; 2560
Wesleyan Church, The:

Classification of church law, 125–185

Constitution, 200–385

Current authority, 185

Essentials of, 125; 1590:1–2; 2610:7;

Formation, 50

History, 1–50

Mission, 100–105

Name, 80; 205

Relationship to other churches, 240; 450

Wesleyan Educational Council, 2355
Wesleyan Educational Society, Inc., The, 4230
Wesleyan Financial Holdings, Inc., 4310:8
Wesleyan Holiness Church, British Isles, 80
Wesleyan Holiness Church, Caribbean, 80
Wesleyan Investment Foundation, Inc., 4310:5
Wesleyan Methodist, The:

Church of America, The, 7; 16–18; 50

Connection of America, The, 8–16; 23

Wesleyan Methodist Church, Australia, 80
Wesleyan Methodist Church, India, 80
Wesleyan Methodist Church of America, Inc., The, 4230
Wesleyan Methodist Publishing Association of America, Inc., The, 4230
Wesleyan Native Ministries, 4230
Wesleyan Pension Fund, Inc., The:, 4230; 4400–4425

Wesleyan Retirement Plan, 4410:3

Wesleyan Property Holdings, Inc., 4310:7
Wesleyan Publishing House, 1870
Wesleyan Retirement Plan, 4410:3
Wesleyan Seminary Foundation, 2382
West Virginia, SEE Greater Ohio and Shenandoah districts. Western Representative Area, 2445
Western New York district, 2403:23; 2435
Wills, special direction concerning, 475
Wisconsin SEE Great Lakes District
Witchcraft, abstain from, 265:2
Withdrawal:

Of local church, unlawful, 4780

Of member, SEE withdrawal of member

Of minister, 1310:29; 3100:3–5; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5048; 6460

Of special worker, 1310:29; 3480; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5048; 6460

Request for, Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5048

SEE ALSO UNDER Transfer

Withdrawal of member:, 305:1; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5048

By letter of recommendation, 590; 6030

By letter of transfer, 575; 6000–6020

Letter of, 592; 6040

Through having joined another body, 595

Under accusation, 592; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5048

Under charges, 592; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5048

SEE ALSO UNDER Transfer

Woman’s Missionary Society of The Wesleyan Methodist Church of America, Inc., The, 4230
Word of God, SEE Holy Scriptures
World Organization:, 2500–2680

Established National/Regional Conference, 2610

General Conferences, 2620–2640

General Conference interrelations, 2630–2640

Caribbean General Conference, 2565

International Conference, 2650–2680

North American General Conference, 2550

Philippines General Conference, 2560

Worldliness, 265:4
Worldly pleasures, 265:4
Worship, public:

Ordained minister’s rights in, 313:1

Means of grace, 265:8–9

Rites and ceremonies, 420

Wyoming, SEE Northwest district

Y

Yayasan Gereja Wesleyan Indonesia, 80
Youth director, local, 3450–3480
Yukon Territory, SEE Central Canada district

Z

Zambia, 35; 80
Zimbabwe, 80

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