2016 Wesleyan Discipline:Ministerial Appointments: Special service

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7. Special Service (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:3345).

Ordained ministers serving in active ministry not otherwise provided for, if such service is approved by the district conference.

3345. An ordained minister serving in active service not otherwise provided for shall be appointed to special service, if such service is approved by the district conference and shall be listed by the district as an appointed ordained minister (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:1240:I:A:7) and shall be a voting member of the district conference (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:1083:1). Ministers serving in this category shall sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), available from the district superintendent, also signed by the district superintendent and the supervisor of the district/judicatory of the ministry with which the minister is serving. The MOU will clarify reporting and accountability responsibilities of this service as well as defining the length of service expected in this appointment. Service extending beyond five years of initial appointment in this capacity must be approved by the district board of administration.