Dismissal: Power of
From Wesleyan Discipline
315
- (1) Receive and expel or discontinue members subject to the provisions of The Discipline. This right vests severally in each local church. (365).
655
- (1) Approve by vote the reception of members and to expel or discontinue members unless it delegates full authority concerning membership to the local board of administration (567; 315:1). Such authority may be withdrawn from the local board of administration at any annual session of the local church conference.
782
- (10) Consider all accusations and charges against members of the local church, and to appoint a committee of investigation and a local judicial committee as provided for in the General Board Policy on Church Discipline.