...or are on leave of absence or retired.27 When the area of service requires the functions of a pastor, persons licensed as pastors may serve in extension ministries.
In addition to the ordained ministers, persons who have been granted a
license as local pastors certified and who have been approved
by the vote of the clergy members in full connection may be appointed
as pastors in charge under certain conditions which are specified in
¶¶ 406-408. All clergy members and licensed local
pastors credentialed, certified, and licensed persons to be
appointed shall assume...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 23002-MN-436-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference