Book of discipline addendum and errata december 2019. The discipline as the instrument for setting forth the laws, plan, polity, and process by which united methodists govern themselves remains constant. A provision in the book of discipline allows for up to onethird of the trustees to be nonmembers of your church. Resolution 201919l, from the board of trustees, confirms that new disaffiliation guidelines in paragraph 2553 of the book of discipline will temporarily supersede rules approved by the 2015 annual conference resolution 201517 when it accepted terms of the disaffiliation of wesley umc. The trustee members are nominated and elected at the annual charge conference upon nomination of the coon mmittee nominations and leadership development. Quorum the members present and voting at any duly announced meeting shall constitute a quorum. Sale of a parsonage the book of discipline of the united. It shall also provide for the administration of its organization and temporal life. Each central conference may make changes and adaptations to the general book of discipline to more. Visit cokesbury now to read the full free version today. At least onethird of the trustees shall be laywomen, one third laymen, and two thirds must be members of the united methodist church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church outlines denominational law, doctrine, administration, organizational work and procedures.
At no cost, you may view an online version of the 2016 book of discipline andor book of resolutions 2016. No pastor is a voting member unless elected as a member. The parsonage family, having lived in a number of parsonages, has valuable knowledge that will. Free online editions of both the book of discipline and the book of resolutions are available from cokesbury. The responsibilities of trustees in congregations often involves legal understanding and compliance with local, state and even federal law regarding property, bequests and foundations. The book of discipline reflects united methodists understanding of the church and outlines what is expected of the united methodist churchs laity and clergy. This is one of the twentysix guidelines for leading your congregation 20172020 that cover. Conference trustees eastern pa conference of the umc. The united methodist book of discipline requires certain committees to exist, but it allows the leadership team to function as those committees if the membership of the required committees is satisfied within the leadership team. The book of discipline of the united methodist church, part i. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016. Discontinuation and abandonment of local church property.
From the book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016. As stated in the book of discipline, board of trustees power and limitations 1 subject to the direction of the charge conference, the board of trustees shall have the supervision, oversight, and care of all real property owned by the local church and of all property and equipment acquired directly by the local church or by any society. Paragraph 2543 of the 2016 book of discipline states that in specially designated instances the church. The trustees shall be of legal age as determined by law. Your role as trustee is governed by the book of discipline. This trust requirement is an essential element of the historic polity of the united methodist. 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. An online version of the book of discipline and the book of resolutions, 2016 are offered on the cokesbury web site for free. Principal responsibilities include fostering an awareness of the role of the laity, meeting regularly with the pastor, assessing the opportunities for ministries within the church and serving on the church council and various.
The responsibilities of the trustees shall include, but not be. The general book of discipline expresses that unity. Its responsibilities are varied and subject to the direction of the charge conference. Trustees agreedisagree to the sale of the parsonage in trustee meeting.
To supervise and maintain all property belonging to main street united methodist church so that the ministries of the congregation can be effective. 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. Being a trustee of your local church is an important role and one in which you can take great pleasure. Neither the trustees nor any other members of a local church shall be required to guarantee personally any loan made to the church by any board created by or under the authority of the general conference. The book of discipline 2016 free edition the northwest. Cokesbury has now made available a free online edition of the book of discipline, 2016 edition, limited to view and search capabilities. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 20. The editors, in the exercise of their judgment, shall have the authority to make changes in wording as may be necessary to. This includes the responsibilities and duties of the board of trustees see 1992 book of discipline par. The local church board of trustees is an important part of the local church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church.
The new text of each paragraph or subparagraph is printed below. Adapted from guidelines for leading your congregation. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Policy for use of church property travelers rest umc. The term trustees as used in the book of discipline of the united methodist church may be construed to be synonymous with director of corporations when required to comply with law. Basis because of the current deep conflict within the united methodist church around issues of human sexuality, a local church shall have a limited right, under the provisions of this paragraph, to disaffiliate from the denomination for reasons of conscience regarding a change in the requirements and provisions of the book of discipline.
Board of trustees in each pastoral charge consisting of one local church, there shall be a board of trustees, consisting of not fewer than three nor more than nine persons. 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. There shall be a committee on finance, elected annually by the charge conference upon recommendation by the committee on nominations and leadership development or from the floor, composed of the chairperson. Boards of trustees north alabama conference of the umc. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 1996 with index. The book of discipline of the united methodist church, 2016. The trustees together have several legal and administrative functions. Kim cannot seek refuge from civil liability under the umc polity. The united methodist book of discipline, 2008, 2532. When the charge conference appoints a building committee, it is recommended that the minister and spouse be exofficio members of the committee. Board of trustees first united methodist church of paxton. Its purview includes protection and preservation of church property and maintaining insurance coverage. The trustees have responsibility for providing eight district parsonages, insuring those dwellings comply with all conference standards.
Part v organization and administration chapter six church property section i. At least onethird of the trustees shall be from each gender, and twothirds must be members of the united methodist church. The book of resolutions contains pronouncements on social issues. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the book of discipline of the united methodist church 2012, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Presented below are the basics how the board is organized. 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. Addendum to the book of discipline of the united methodist church, 2016 the action of the 2019 general conference affected the following portions of the book of discipline. Much of the work of the trustees is governed by specific requirements of the book of discipline of the united methodist church. Permanent endowment and planned giving ministry committee a charge conference may establish a local church permanent endowment and planned giving ministry committee.
Generally, annual conferences require bonding of trustees and provide a means for such action. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 share 2525. Local church board of trustees qualificationsin each pastoral charge consisting of one local church, there shall be a board of trustees, consisting of not fewer than three nor more than nine persons, and it is recommended that at least onethird be laywomen and that. 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. Board of trustees reedsville united methodist church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 share. You should obtain a current copy from your pastor or from cokesbury, 18006721789. Purpose the church council shall provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church. Local church property sale, transfer, lease and mortgage. All properties of united methodist local churches and other united methodist agencies and institutions are held, in trust, for the benefit of the entire denomination, and ownership and usage of church property is subject to the discipline. Local church leadership guidelines the michigan conference. The book of discipline clearly indicates that all local church property, not just real estate, is held in trust for the united methodist church.
This includes its construction, repair, remodeling, and maintenance, everything from light bulbs replaced, to water in the basement. Trustees are accountable to the charge conference and the church council. For instance, the book of discipline requires the trustees to have a. It provides a definitive view of the united methodist church by detailing the laws, plans, polity, and processes by which the united methodist church governs itself. Second, plaintiff argued that because the complaint only addresses violations of secular law, rather than the umc polity, it is immaterial whether the book of discipline constitutes applicable authority to govern rev. The purposes for establishing such a committee include the responsibilities to.
View the latest updates to the 2016 book of discipline. You should obtain a current copy from your pastor or from cokesbury phone 18006721789. The book of discipline of the united methodist church describes the specific responsibilities of board, committees, and work areas. Trustees shall be of legal age as defined by law, and 23 shall be professing members of the united methodist church. Every four years, delegates to general conference vote on changes to both books. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2012. This guideline is intended to be a guide as you begin fulfilling your responsibilities, and a reference throughout your tenure as trustee. There may be a person who is involved in your congregation, not yet a member, who would make a good trustee. References in this booklet are from the 2008 edition of the book of discipline. The general book of discipline reflects our wesleyan way of serving christ through doctrine and disciplined christian life. Ds responds and asks trustees to make a presentation about the possible sale during trustee meeting. New disaffiliationrelated resolutions added for ac2019.
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