4. If the directives of §§1, 2, or 3 above have been followed for the
specified number of years without success, the member's name may be removed
from the active membership role by vote...for three consecutive years
preceding removal from active membership. On the roll there shall be
entered after the name: "Removed by order of the Charge Conference" or
"Moved to inactive status by the Charge Conference";...The membership of
the person shall thereby be terminated or made inactive, and the record
thereof shall be retained; provided that upon request the member may be
restored to active membership...the pastor may restore
activate the person's membership for this purpose and issue the
certificate of transfer. Persons in the inactive status shall not be counted
when reporting the number of members of the local church.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20277-DI-230.4-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference