2009-2011 Discipline
The Discipline is our "manual of operations," stating what we believe on various issues, how we are organized, and how we operate as a church. You can view the individual chapters online. You can also download as PDF files:
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Introduction |
Introduction |
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Part I: Basic Documents |
1. Confession of Faith
2. Constitution |
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Part II: Standards of the Church |
3. Defining Standards
4. Membership Standards
5. Family Standards
6. Social Standards |
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Part III: The Ministry |
7. Ministers
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Part IV: Geographic Organization |
8. Division of the Territory
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Part V: The Local Church |
9. Organizing New Churches
10. Joining the Church
11. Local Church Organization
12. Local Conference
13. Pastors in Charge
14. Churches in Crisis |
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Part VI: The National Church |
15. US National Conference
16. Election of Delegates
17. The US Bishop
18. Connections
19. Property |
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Part VII: Leadership Teams |
20. Executive Leadership Team
21. Higher Education
22. Pastoral Ministry |
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Part VIII: Church Conflict and Resolution |
23. Local Church Conflict Resolution
24. Discipline of Church Members
25. Discipline of Church Bodies |
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Governing Documents of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ International |
1. Confession of Faith
2. Core Values
3. Constitution
4. By-Laws
Download the International documents as a PDF file,
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