(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, may candidates who were admitted into associate
membership of an annual conference prior to 1997 who have served at least four
years under appointment and have received the recommendation of the Cabinet and
the Board of Ordained Ministry shall 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; (4) satisfied the board...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22065-MN-424.3-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference