449. Family Leave.----1. ...The exercise of their ministry shall
be limited to the Charge Conference in which their membership is held and under
the supervision of the pastor in charge, to whom they shall report all
marriages performed, baptisms administered, and funerals conducted.
Under the supervision of the district superintendent, the pastor on family
leave may preach, teach, perform marriages, baptisms and administer the
sacraments. They shall report all ministerial functions performed to their
charge conference. They shall be held amenable...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20742-MN-449.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference