Commendation. The pastor, when requested by a member, may grant a certificate of commendation (see form in 813.3) to any evangelical church that may be named, after which such person’s membership in the local church issuing the certificate shall cease immediately. (112.2)
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The pastor may, when requested by a member, grant a transfer of church membership, a certificate of commendation, or a letter of release. (111–111.1, 112.2, 813.3–813.6)
813.3
This certifies that ________________________________ is a member of the Church of the Nazarene at ________________ and is hereby commended to the Christian confidence of those to whom this certificate may be presented.
________________________________________________________
Pastor
Date ______________________________, _________(year)
NOTE: When a certificate of commendation is given, that person’s membership immediately ceases in the local church issuing the certificate. (111.1)
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