A Guide-Book in the Administration of the Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church: Adapted to the Discipline of 1884 (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- A Guide-Book in the Administration of the Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church: Adapted to the Discipline of 1884 (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Osmon C. Baker
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0265273528
- ISBN 13
- 9780265273524
- Item weight
- 579 grams
Practical guidance on church discipline and governance for pastors
This concise manual offers an advisory, non-official overview of how to navigate membership, trials, and conference structure within the Methodist Episcopal Church. It emphasizes clear procedures, careful balance between ecclesiastical rules and civil considerations, and the aim to support the young pastor in daily duties.
Adapted to the 1884 discipline, this book presents the framework for members, probationers, withdrawals, and the flow of authority from local societies up through annual and district conferences. It underscores that the text is not a legal code but a practical summary of usage and best practices, drawn from conversations with ministers and long-standing church experience.
- Explore how membership, probation, and withdrawal are intended to function in real church life
- Understand the roles of pastors, presiding elders, and conference structures
- Learn what to expect in church trials, documentation, and appeals
- Find guidance for shepherding a congregation while upholding discipline and care
Ideal for readers who want a reliable, approachable reference to church administration and the duties of the pastorate.
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