(1) ...Their service must be evaluated by the Board of Ordained Ministry as effective according to written guidelines developed by the board and adopted by the clergy members in full connection. In rare cases, the Board of Ordained Ministry may, by a 2/3 vote, approve years of service in an autonomous Methodist church as meeting this requirement if adequate supervision has been provided. Those probationary members...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21180-MN-424-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference