The discipline as the instrument for setting forth the laws, plan, polity, and process by which united methodists govern themselves remains constant. Click on the images below to access an online version of. This provision is solely for the benefit of the grantee, and the grantor reserves no. Discontinuation or abandonment of a local united methodist church in many ways are taskoriented procedures. In such case, the annual conference board of trustees shall hold or dispose of such property in its sole discretion, subject to any standing rule. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2008. Local church property sale, lease or mortgage checklist. See the 2016 book of discipline, paragraphs 2501 2551, and others as applicable. The district superintendent will work through the pprc when a church requests a pastoral change. Local church property sale, transfer, lease and mortgage checklist 2000 book of discipline requirements1 september 2000 the following checklist has been developed to assist the local church in following the disciplinary provisions when selling, transferring, leasing and mortgaging real property.
Checklist, discontinuation or abandonment of local church. A resolution authorizing the proposed action shall be passed by a majority vote of the members present and voting at the chargechurch conference. Every association can have its own set up, but because you are a united methodist church, you are organized according to the book of discipline of the united methodist church. View the latest updates to the 2016 book of discipline. The book of discipline of the united methodist church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church outlines denominational law, doctrine, administration, organizational work and procedures. Foundational documents, including the doctrinal statements and the social principles, are found in the what we believe section cokesbury, the retail arm of the united methodist publishing house, sells several versions of the discipline. Every four years, delegates to general conference vote on changes to both books. Clergy housing standards policy of the oklahoma annual conference 1.
The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2008 hardcover january 1, 2009. Under the discipline of the holy spirit the church seeks to provide for the maintenance of worship, the education of believers. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The handbook is among the best resources for laity providing leadership, people new to the united methodist church and clergy who occasionally get stumped by a question. Local church property sale, transfer, lease and mortgage. All titles in trust 2501 titles to properties 2502 use of the name methodist or united methodist 2503 trust clauses and deeds 2504 effect of union 2505 oil, gas, and mineral leases. An online version of the book of discipline and the book of resolutions, 2016 are offered on the cokesbury web site for free. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 share.
Cokesbury has now made available a free online edition of the book of discipline, 2016 edition, limited to view and search capabilities. If not incorporated under tennessee law, your church is an unincorporated association. When the charge conference appoints a building committee, it is recommended that the minister and spouse be exofficio members of the committee. It follows similar works for its predecessor denominations. The book of discipline 2012, part ii by abingdon press issuu. Once the charge conference approves it and the parsonage is. The first section deals with unincorporated churches and the. Part v organization and administration chapter six church property section i. The book of discipline 2016 free edition the northwest.
This material is for use in training dcoms and boms. The book of discipline is not just about about rules of what it means to be united methodists. United methodist book of discipline west ohio conference. From a practical perspective, held in trust means the denomination has a right to succeed to the title of local church property. The book of discipline clearly indicates that all local church property, not just real estate, is held in trust for the united methodist church. The book of discipline constitutes the law and doctrine of the united methodist church.
Updated january 8, 2020 district superintendent manual. The book of discipline and the um handbook mississippi umc. The book editor, the secretary of the general conference, the publisher of the united methodist church, and the committee on correlation and editorial revision shall be charged with editing the book of discipline. Sale of a parsonage the book of discipline of the united. Local church property sale, lease or mortgage checklist local church property sale, transfer, lease and mortgage checklist 2012 book of discipline requirements the following checklist has been developed to assist the local church to follow discipline provisions when selling, transferring, leasing and mortgaging real property. Early in the calendar year, the pprc chairperson will receive a letter from the district superintendent, asking that the committee meet to consider pastoral needs for. The united methodist publishing house nashville, tennessee. Permanent endowment and planned giving ministry committee a charge conference may establish a local church permanent endowment and planned giving ministry committee. The book of discipline of the united methodist church, 2016.
We frequently receive from pastors, church members, committee members, and employed church staff questions about the employment of nonappointed lay staff in the local church. Incorporated local church propertysale, transfer, lease, or mortgageany real property owned by or in which an incorporated local church has any interest may be sold, transferred, leased for a term of one year or more which shall include leases for less than one year if such a lease is consecutive with the same lessee to a nonunited methodist church or ministry, or mortgaged. The purposes for establishing such a committee include the responsibilities to. Proposal requirement for loans church refinancing existing. Moreover, its historic and present instructions and guidance are to help guide anyone that is a member of united methodism about living in true discipleship of jesus christ. In trust, that said premises shall be kept, maintained, and disposed of for the benefit of the united methodist church and subject to the usages and the discipline of the united methodist church.
The book of discipline of the united methodist church is the product of over two hundred years of the general conferences of the denominations that now form the united methodist church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 paragraph 2534 2534. This pamphlet gathers together the most frequently asked of these questions with related sections of the book of discipline of the united methodist church, 2012. It is our plan to meet the requirements outlined and to follow the necessary steps as. A resolution authorizing proposeda majority vote shall pass the proposed action ds recommends a super majority of 70% or higher of the members present and voting at the chargechurch conference. Book of discipline update for on ordained ministry and of. Planning and financing requirements for local church buildings1. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 20. Legal manual iv44 local church property sale, transfer, lease and mortgage checklist 2012 book of discipline requirements the following checklist has been developed to assist the local church to follow discipline provisions when selling, transferring, leasing and mortgaging real property. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 202016, part i.
Conferencewide training will be offered to all clergy in full connection including parttime local pastors who have completed the course of study at wesley umc in bethlehem on december, from 9 am to 12 pm. It was originally published in 1784, in the methodist episcopal church, and has been published every four years thereafter following the meeting of the general conference, which passes legislation that is included in the book of discipline. The local church shall not enter into a building contract or, if using a plan for volunteer labor, incur obligations for materials until it has cash on hand, pledges payable during the construction. The church is a community of all true believers under the lordship of christ. Purposethe church council shall provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church. It is the redeemed and redeeming fellowship in which the word of god is preached by persons divinely called, and the sacraments are duly administered according to christs own appointment. Paragraph 2540 unincorporated local church property. Discipleship ministries what does the umcs book of. The book of resolutions contains pronouncements on social issues. The discipline of the united methodist church is the product of over 200 years of the general conferences of the denominations that now form the united methodist church.
At no cost, you may view an online version of the 2016 book of discipline andor book of resolutions 2016. The editors, in the exercise of their judgment, shall have the authority to make changes in wording as may be necessary to. It shall also provide for the administration of its organization and temporal life. The 2012 book of discipline is available in print, but the electronic version is not yet available.
686 959 992 1109 571 580 645 857 659 182 385 903 1251 703 60 1456 1251 285 164 404 312 1336 575 715 309 1123 238 1366 1127 904