Petition Text: 20391-MN-424.3-D

Understanding Petition Numbers

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Amend ¶424(3)(d):

(3)(d) under conditions regarded as exceptional, candidates who completed the first two years of the advanced course of study for ordained ministry and were admitted to probationary membership by a three- fourths vote (¶ 416.2), upon recommendation by the Board of Ordained Ministry when they have completed two additional years of advanced studies specified by and under the direction of the Division of Ordained Ministry and have met all the other requirements, candidates who were admitted into Associate Membership of an Annual Conference prior to 1996 who were admitted to Probationary Membership who have served at least four years under appointment, and have received the recommendation of the Cabinet and a three- fourths vote of the Board of Ordained Ministry may be received into full membership by a three- fourths vote of the clergy members in full connection, present and voting.

Upon recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry, an Annual Conference may equate less than full- time to the requirement of full- time service.

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Petition Text: 20391-MN-424.3-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference