One or more annual conferences may petition the general conference to which they belong for status as a provisional general conference. This intermediate developmental stage provides for the mentoring of indigenous leaders who appreciate the interdependent nature of the international church with its systems of mutual dependence and accountability and […]
1. Guiding Principles The Free Methodist Church recognizes the need to preserve unity in faith and fellowship, yet allow for the distinctive characteristics of nation, language, and culture. Therefore it provides for the Free Methodist churches of one or more nations to be organized into a general conference provided that
¶210 RESTRICTIVE RULES AND METHODS OF AMENDMENT OF THE COMMON CONSTITUTION OF FREE METHODISM The Preamble, Articles of Religion, Membership Covenant, General Organization, Restrictive Rules and Methods of Amendment of the Common Constitution of Free Methodism (¶¶100-240) together constitute the Common Constitution of Free Methodism. This Common Constitution of Free
¶200 GENERAL ORGANIZATION 1. Annual Conferences Annual conferences are the normative Free Methodist organization at the regional level that provides for reasonable spans of care for ministers and congregations, as well as the structure for effective kingdom expansion. Each annual conference in the Free Methodist Church shall be a member
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1. Only a member desiring to move to another society or to unite with another evangelical church is entitled to a letter of transfer, and if in good standing, shall receive it upon request. 2. A member wishing to transfer to another society must have a letter of transfer from
¶161 THE QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP/PARTNERSHIP * (In the Free Methodist Church in Canada, the term partnership may be used instead of the term membership with respect to those coming into or living in a covenant relationship with a FMCiC congregation.) Pastor: Friends, you have been baptized into the life of
We confess Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord. By faith, we walk with Him. We commit ourselves to know Him in His full sanctifying grace. ¶157 AS REGARDS GOD As God’s people, we reverence and worship Him. We commit ourselves to cultivate habits of Christian devotion, submitting to mutual accountability,
¶150 MEMBERSHIP The privileges and requirements of membership in the church are constitutional, and changes therein may be made only by amendment according to ¶¶225-228. Nothing shall be included in the membership ritual that is contrary to the following definitions of conditions and privileges of membership. ¶151 THE REQUIREMENTS
¶131 SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES The doctrines of The Free Methodist Church are based upon the Holy Scriptures and are derived from their total biblical context. The references below are appropriate passages related to the given articles. They are listed in their biblical sequence and are not intended to be exhaustive. 1.
126 THE KINGDOM OF GOD The kingdom of God is a prominent Bible theme providing Christians with both their tasks and hope. Jesus announced its presence. The kingdom is realized now as God’s reign is established in the hearts and lives of believers. The church by its prayers, example, and
