District Superintendent Duties Related to Ministers

Ministers

(25) Request any special reports from the pastors, ministers, and churches that will facilitate oversight of the district.

(26) Approve in writing the temporary service of an ordained minister in a district other than the one in which membership is held (3100:2); to grant a letter of transfer or standing to any ordained, licensed, or commissioned worker in good standing of the district (6440; 6460); to instruct the district secretary to enroll as a member of the district a minister who transfers from another district in the manner prescribed by The Discipline (313:6; 3100:1; 6440-6450), and to order the enrollment of a ministerial student or special worker so transferring (3015:3c, 5d; 3480; 6440-6450); to guide a minister or special worker from another denomination seeking recognition and membership in The Wesleyan Church (3104; 3470; 3117); and to provide oversight for the restoration of ministers (Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5230).

(27) Report annually to the district conference concerning official duties and personal ministry (1180:12), and to submit other reports to the General Board, the General Superintendent and the district board of administration as required; to counsel with the General Superintendent at least once a year concerning the plans and objectives for the district, reporting to the General Superintendent on the activities of the district and progress toward its objectives during the past year.

(28) Receive any complaint or accusation against any person or local unit under the jurisdiction of the district (Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5200:1-7; 5206; 5300-5320), and to give such complaint or accusation prompt and careful attention as required in the General Board Policy on Church Discipline (5206:2; 5300-5320), and to refer any matter requiring official investigation or judicial proceedings to the district board of administration for disposition (1233:33, 37]; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5212:2; 5320).

(29) Forward to the Executive Director of Communication and Administration the credentials of a minister when such have been surrendered or removed by judicial process (3100:4; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5212:2; 5230).