RESTORATION OF MINISTERS
The Discipline and
Restoration of Ministers
These pages were written by Bishop Ray Seilhamer, and were originally part of a booklet called "A Manual for the Discipline and Restoration of United Brethren Ministers." It outlines procedures, cautions, suggestions, and much more for those unfortunate situations in which sexual transgressions occur.
Introduction
Why do we need this information?
The Purposes of Discipline
Four goals in exercising church discipline.
The Spirit and Method of Discipline
What the Bible says about our approach in exercising discipline.
What is Pastoral Misconduct?
The scope of sexual harassment and of sexual misconduct.
Church and Law
Guiding Principles
Some do's and don'ts for responding to allegations of sexual misconduct.
Steps to Take When There is Sexual Misconduct
The procedure to follow when charges are made.
Restoration to Ministry
Questions and principles for the end of the restoration process.
You can also download the entire manual in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format. It's in theform of the printed manual.
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