Index
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:
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:
Atlantic district, 2403:1; 2435
Atonement, Article of Religion, 226
Audit, General Board ordered, 1655:20
Auditing committee:
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:
Bible, 218; SEE ALSO Holy Scriptures
Bible reading in public schools, 410:8
Birth sin, 224
Board of Pensions, 4405; 4410:1
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:
Body of Christ, 240
Bonding of treasurers:
Bougainville, 80
Boundaries, 2400–2445
Brazil, 35; 80
British Columbia, SEE Central Canada district
British Isles, 80
Budget:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
- SEE ALSO Educational institutions, general
Colombia, 18; 80
Colorado, SEE Mountain Plains District
Commissioned Lay Missionary:
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:
Commissioning:
Commitments, membership, 260–268
Committees:
- Chaplains, 2395; 3330
- District, 1250
- General Conference, 1563-1585
- editing, 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:
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:
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:
Council of Ordination, 1405
Council, Wesleyan Educational, 2355
Counseling:
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:
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:
Director of youth ministries:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Fasting, 265:9
Father, The, Article of Religion, 212
Financial policies:
Financial secretary, local, 845:2
Financial support of educational institutions, 2377
Fiscal year:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
- 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
- SEE ALSO circuit; established church; mission; pastoral charge; developing church
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:
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:
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:
Membership, student, 564–565
Memorials:
"To the General Conference, 1557–1560
Mentally incompetent, salvation of, 226
Merger:
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:
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:
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
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:
Missionary:
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:
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
- 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:
Preacher, local, SEE Lay minister
Preaching:
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
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:
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:
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:
Reconvened session, district conference, 1115
Record of membership, 610
Records:
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:
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:
Representative areas, 1590:12; 2430–2445
Reserve ordained minister, 317; 1240:1:C; 3360
Reserve general evangelist, 3270–3275; 3285:2; 3286
Resignation:
Resolutions:
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:
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
- 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
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
Ritual of ordination of ordained ministers, 5750–5792
Ritual of reception of members:, 5550–5595
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
- SEE ALSO Educational Institutions, general; Public schools
Scott, Orange, 6–7
Scriptures, 218; 270; 276; 280
Second Coming of Christ, Article of Religion, 244
Secondary schools:, 2306
Secret societies:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
- For districts, 323:9; 327:1; 360:3e; Gen. Bd. Policy on Ch. Disc. 5066; 5365; 5375
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
- SEE ALSO Educational institutions, general
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:
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:
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:
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:
Wyoming, SEE Northwest district
Y
Yayasan Gereja Wesleyan Indonesia, 80
Youth director, local, 3450–3480
Yukon Territory, SEE Central Canada district