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MANUAL 2013–2017
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Nazarene Childcare/Schools (Birth through Secondary) of the Local Church
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Prohibition of Financial Appeals for a Local Church
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District Paid Assistants
Disorganization of a District
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International Course of Study Advisory Committee
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Education for Ministers
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The Retired Minister
The Transfer of Ministers
General Regulations
The Resignation or Removal from the Ministry
The Restoration of Members of the Clergy to Church Membership and Good Standing
Judicial Administration
Investigation of Possible Wrongful Conduct and Church Discipline
Response to Possible Misconduct
Response to Misconduct by Person in a Position of Trust or Authority
Contested Discipline of a Layperson
Contested Discipline of a Member of the Clergy
Rules of Procedure
District Court of Appeals
General Court of Appeals
Regional Court of Appeals
Guaranty of Rights
Ritual
The Sacrament of Baptism
The Baptism of Believers
The Baptism of Infants or Young Children
The Dedication of Infants or Young Children
The Dedication of Infants or Young Children (for a single parent or guardian)
The Reception of Church Members
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Matrimony
The Funeral Service
The Organization of a Local Church
Installation of Officers
Church Dedications
NYI/NMI/SDMI
Charter & Ministry Plans for Nazarene Youth International
Constitution for Nazarene Missions International
Bylaws of the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International
Forms
The Local Church
The District Assembly
Bills of Charges
Appendix
General Officers
Administrative Boards, Councils, and Educational Institutions
Administrative Policies
Current Moral and Social Issues
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Foreword (1)
Historical Statement (1)
Church Constitution (0)
Preamble (1)
Articles of Faith (0)
The Triune God (1)
The Holy Spirit (1)
The Holy Scriptures (1)
The Church (1)
The Lord's Supper (1)
Jesus Christ (1)
Sin, Original and Personal (4)
Atonement (1)
Prevenient Grace (1)
Repentance (1)
Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption (4)
Christian Holiness and Entire Sanctification (2)
Baptism (1)
Divine Healing (1)
Second Coming of Christ (1)
Resurrection, Judgment, and Destiny (3)
The Church (0)
The General Church (1)
The Churches Severally (1)
The Church of the Nazarene (1)
Agreed Statement of Belief (9)
The Covenant of Christian Character (4)
Articles of Organization and Government (1)
Amendments (2)
Form of Government (4)
Local Churches (1)
District Assemblies (1)
The General Assembly (9)
The Covenant of Christian Conduct (0)
The Christian Life (14)
Marriage and Divorce and/or Dissolution of Marriage (5)
Sanctity of Human Life (7)
Human Sexuality (1)
Christian Stewardship (6)
Church Officers (1)
Rules of Order (1)
Amending the Covenant of Christian Conduct (1)
Government (0)
Preamble (1)
Local Government (0)
Local Church Organization, Name, Incorporation, Property, Restrictions, Mergers, Disorganization (26)
Local Church Membership (12)
Local Church Evangelism and Church Membership Committee (9)
Change of Local Church Membership (2)
Termination of Local Church Membership (4)
Local Church Meetings (16)
The Local Church Year (2)
Calling of a Pastor (15)
The Local Church/Pastor Relationship (2)
Renewing the Local Church/Pastor Relationship (6)
The Local Church Board (54)
The Stewards of the Local Church (11)
The Trustees of the Local Church (7)
The Local Church Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International Board (33)
The Local Church Nazarene Youth International (NYI) Council (11)
Nazarene Childcare/Schools (Birth through Secondary) of the Local Church (2)
The Local Church Nazarene Missions International (9)
Prohibition of Financial Appeals for a Local Church (2)
Use of the Local Church Name (1)
Church-sponsored Corporation (1)
Associates in the Local Church (9)
District Government (0)
District Bounds and Name (7)
Membership and Time of District Assembly (5)
Business of the District Assembly (34)
The District Assembly Journal (7)
The District Superintendent (40)
The District Secretary (14)
The District Treasurer (6)
The District Advisory Board (32)
The District Ministerial Credentials Board (16)
The District Ministerial Studies Board (14)
The District Evangelism Board or Director of Evangelism (2)
The District Church Properties Board (7)
The District Assembly Finance Committee (4)
The District Advisory Committee (1)
The District Chaplaincy Director (1)
The District Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International Board (19)
The District Nazarene Youth International (5)
The District Nazarene Missions International (3)
District Paid Assistants (5)
Disorganization of a District (2)
General Government (0)
General Assembly Functions and Organization (4)
Membership of the General Assembly (6)
The Time and Place of General Assembly (3)
Special Sessions of the General Assembly (2)
General Assembly Arrangements Committee (3)
Business of the General Assembly (10)
The General Superintendents (18)
General Superintendents Emeriti and Retired (2)
The Board of General Superintendents (23)
The General Secretary (20)
The General Treasurer (10)
The General Board (41)
Pension Plans (3)
Nazarene Publishing House Board (7)
The General Christian Action Committee (7)
Committee on the Interests of the God-Called Evangelist (1)
International Course of Study Advisory Committee (1)
The Global Nazarene Youth International (6)
The Global Council of the Global Nazarene Missions International (5)
National Boards (1)
The Region (8)
Higher Education (0)
Church and College/University (3)
Global Nazarene Education Consortium (1)
International Board of Education (9)
Ministry and Christian Service (0)
Call and Qualifications of the Minister (9)
Categories and Roles of Ministry (0)
The Lay Minister (9)
Ministry of the Members of the Clergy (4)
The Administrator (1)
The Chaplain (1)
The Deaconess (1)
The Educator (1)
The Evangelist (8)
The Minister of Christian Education (2)
The Minister of Music (2)
The Missionary (1)
The Pastor (39)
The Interim Pastor (1)
The Song Evangelist (2)
Special Service (2)
Education for Ministers (0)
For Ministers (7)
General Guidelines for Prepration for Christian Ministry (3)
Credentials and Ministerial Regulations (0)
The Local Minister (8)
The Licensed Minister (10)
The Deacon (5)
The Elder (4)
The Recognition of Credentials (3)
The Retired Minister (2)
The Transfer of Ministers (3)
General Regulations (17)
The Resignation or Removal from the Ministry (10)
The Restoration of Members of the Clergy to Church Membership and Good Standing (10)
Judicial Administration (0)
Investigation of Possible Wrongful Conduct and Church Discipline (1)
Response to Possible Misconduct (4)
Response to Misconduct by Person in a Position of Trust or Authority (6)
Contested Discipline of a Layperson (3)
Contested Discipline of a Member of the Clergy (17)
Rules of Procedure (1)
District Court of Appeals (2)
General Court of Appeals (5)
Regional Court of Appeals (1)
Guaranty of Rights (7)
Ritual (0)
The Sacrament of Baptism (1)
The Baptism of Believers (1)
The Baptism of Infants or Young Children (1)
The Dedication of Infants or Young Children (1)
The Dedication of Infants or Young Children (for a single parent or guardian) (1)
The Reception of Church Members (1)
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (1)
Matrimony (1)
The Funeral Service (1)
The Organization of a Local Church (1)
Installation of Officers (1)
Church Dedications (1)
Charter & Ministry Plans/Constitution/Bylaws (0)
Charter & Ministry Plans for Nazarene Youth International (1)
Nazarene Youth International Ministry Plans (77)
Local Church Ministry Plan Template (20)
Ministries (3)
Revisions (2)
Membership and Ministry Focus (2)
Leadership (4)
Council (5)
Meetings (4)
District Ministry Plan Template (19)
Ministries (3)
Revisions (2)
Membership and Ministry Focus (2)
Leadership (4)
Council (6)
Meetings (2)
Regional Ministry Plan Template (20)
Ministries (3)
Revisions (2)
Membership and Ministry Focus (2)
Leadership (4)
Council (6)
Meetings (3)
Global Ministry Plan (18)
Ministries (3)
Revisions (2)
Membership and Ministry Focus (2)
Leadership (4)
Council (4)
Meetings (3)
Nazarene Youth International Charter (7)
Our Mission (1)
Our Members (1)
Our Vision (1)
Our Values (1)
Our Guiding Principles (1)
Our Ministry Framework (1)
Revisions (1)
Constitution for Nazarene Missions International (1)
Bylaws of the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (1)
Forms (0)
The Local Church (7)
The District Assembly (1)
Bills of Charges (1)
Appendix (0)
General Officers (4)
Administrative Boards, Councils, and Educational Institutions (5)
Administrative Policies (9)
Current Moral and Social Issues (19)
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