428. Recognition of Orders.--1. Clergy from other denominations may have their orders recognized by the clergy members in full connection of the annual conference after examination of their credentials by the bishop and board of ordained ministry. Prior to admission to membership in the annual conference such recognition of orders may be given upon recommendation of the bishop and board of ordained ministry.
2. When the orders of an ordained minister of another church shall have been duly recognized, the certificates of ordination by said church shall be returned to the minister with the following inscription written plainly on the back:
These orders are recognized by the _________ Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, this ______ day of __________ , 19______ .
__________________________ , President
__________________________ , Secretary
The ordained minister also will be furnished with a certificate of recognition of orders signed by the bishop.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 428
1996 United Methodist General Conference