2016 Wesleyan Discipline: 1310:23

(23) To perform all the functions of a pastor for a local church within the district when such church is without a pastor, or to recommend to the district board of administration the appointment of a supply pastor or interim pastor until the local church obtains a pastor (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:1233:32, 39; 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:3260:2; 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:3261:2).