MANUAL - Church Of The Nazarene
MANUAL2017-2021 HISTORYCONSTITUTIONGOVERNMENTSACRAMENTS AND RITUALS NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSEKansas City, Missouri, USA
Copyright 2017by Nazarene Publishing HousePublished by the authority ofthe Twenty-ninth General Assemblyheld in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA25-29 June 2017Editing CommitteeDEAN G. BLEVINSSTANLEY J. RODESTERRY S. SOWDENJAMES W. SPEARDAVID P. WILSONISBN 978-0-8341-3711-0 (Hardcover)ISBN 978-0-8341-3710-3 (Softcover)ISBN 978-0-8341-3712-7 (Leather Cover)Printed in the United States of AmericaAll scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New InternationalVersion (NIV ). Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by theInternational Bible Society. Used by permission ofZondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.The seal and logo of the Church of the Nazarene are registered trademarksof The Church of the Nazarene, Inc. Use or reproduction thereof,without the expressed, written consent of The Church of the Nazarene, Inc.is strictly prohibited.
CHURCH CONSTITUTIONAND THE COVENANT OFCHRISTIAN CONDUCT(1-99 Series)LOCAL GOVERNMENT(100 Series)DISTRICT GOVERNMENT(200 Series)GENERAL GOVERNMENT(300 Series)HIGHER EDUCATION(400 Series)MINISTRY AND CHRISTIAN SERVICE(500 Series)JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION(600 Series)SACRAMENTS AND RITUALS(700 Series)NAZARENE YOUTH INTERNATIONAL,NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL AND,SUNDAY SCHOOL AND DISCIPLESHIPMINISTRIES INTERNATIONALCHARTER & MINISTRY PLANS/CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS(800 Series)To use the thumb index, fan the pageswith your right hand until mark appearsopposite the section head.FORMS(800 Series)APPENDIX(900 Series)
FOREWORDThe Statement of Mission in the Church of the Nazarene is tomake Christlike disciples in the nations.The Core Values of the Church of the Nazarene are that weare Christian, Holiness, and Missional.The seven Characteristics of the Church of the Nazareneare Meaningful Worship, Theological Coherence, PassionateEvangelism, Intentional Discipleship, Church Development,Transformational Leadership, and Purposeful Compassion.“The primary objective of the Church of the Nazarene is toadvance God’s kingdom by the preservation and propagationof Christian holiness as set forth in the Scriptures.”“The critical objectives of the Church of the Nazarene are‘holy Christian fellowship, the conversion of sinners, the entire sanctification of believers, their upbuilding in holiness,and the simplicity and spiritual power manifest in the primitive New Testament Church, together with the preaching ofthe gospel to every creature.’” (19)The Church of the Nazarene exists to serve as an instrumentfor advancing the kingdom of God through the preaching andteaching of the gospel throughout the world. Our well-defined commission is to preserve and propagate Christian holiness as set forth in the Scriptures, through the conversion ofsinners, the reclamation of backsliders, and the entire sanctification of believers.Our objective is a spiritual one, namely, to evangelize as aresponse to the Great Commission of our Lord to “go and makedisciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19; cf. John 20:21; Mark16:15). We believe that this aim can be realized through agreedupon policies and procedures, including doctrinal tenets of faithand time-tested standards of morality and lifestyle.This 2017-2021 edition of the Manual includes a brief historical statement of the church; the Church Constitution,which defines our Articles of Faith, our understanding of thechurch, the Covenant of Christian Character for holy living,5
6FOREWORDand principles of organization and government; the Covenantof Christian Conduct, which addresses key issues of contemporary society; and policies of church government dealingwith the local, district, and general church organization.The General Assembly is the supreme doctrine-formulating and lawmaking body of the Church of the Nazarene. ThisManual includes the decisions and judgments of ministerial and lay delegates of the Twenty-ninth General Assembly,which met in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 25-29 June 2017, andis therefore authoritative as a guide for action. Because it is theofficial statement of the faith and practice of the church and isconsistent with the teachings of the Scriptures, we expect ourpeople everywhere to accept the tenets of doctrine and theguides and helps to holy living contained in it. To fail to do so,after formally taking the membership vows of the Church ofthe Nazarene, injures the witness of the church, violates herconscience, and dissipates the fellowship of the people calledNazarenes.The government of the Church of the Nazarene is distinctive. In polity it is representative—neither purely episcopalnor wholly congregational. Because the laity and the ministryhave equal authority in the deliberative and lawmaking unitsof the church, there is a desirable and effective balance of power. We see this not only as an opportunity for participation andservice in the church but also as an obligation on the part ofboth laity and ministry.Commitment and clear purpose are important. But an intelligent and informed people following commonly agreed-uponpractices and procedures advance the kingdom faster and enhance their witness for Christ. Therefore, it is incumbent uponour members to acquaint themselves with this Manual—thehistory of the church and the doctrines and ethical practicesof the ideal Nazarene. Adherence to the injunctions of thesepages will nurture loyalty and faithfulness both to God and thechurch and will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of ourspiritual efforts.
FOREWORD7With the Bible as our supreme Guide, illuminated by theHoly Spirit, and the Manual as our official agreed-upon statement of faith, practice, and polity, we look forward to the newquadrennium with joy and unswerving faith in Jesus Christ.The Board of General SuperintendentsEUGÉNIO R. DUARTEGUSTAVO A. CROCKERDAVID W. GRAVESFILIMÃO M. CHAMBODAVID A. BUSICCARLA D. SUNBERG
CONTENTSForeword5PART IHistorical Statement16PART IICHURCH CONSTITUTIONPreambleArticles of FaithThe ChurchArticles of Organization and GovernmentAmendments2626363943PART IIITHE COVENANT OF CHRISTIAN CONDUCTA.B.C.D.E.F.G.The Christian LifeSanctity of Human LifeHuman Sexuality and MarriageChristian StewardshipChurch OfficersRules of OrderAmending the Covenant of Christian Conduct46515458616161PART IVCHURCH GOVERNMENTPreamble64I. Local G overnment65A. Local Church Organization, Name, Incorporation,Property, Restrictions, Mergers, Disorganization 65B. Local Church Membership71C. Local Church Evangelism and ChurchMembership Committee73D. Change of Local Church Membership74
E.F.G.H.I.J.Termination of Local Church MembershipLocal Church MeetingsThe Local Church YearCalling of a PastorThe Local Church/Pastoral RelationshipRenewing the Local Church/PastoralRelationshipK. The Local Church BoardL. The Stewards of the Local ChurchM. The Trustees of the Local ChurchN. The Local Church Sunday School andDiscipleship Ministries International BoardO. The Local Church Nazarene YouthInternational (NYI)P. Nazarene Childcare/Schools (Birth throughSecondary) of the Local ChurchQ. The Local Church Nazarene MissionsInternationalR. Prohibition of Financial Appeals for a LocalChurchS. Use of the Local Church NameT. Church-sponsored CorporationU. Associates in the Local ChurchII. District G overnmentA. District Bounds and NameB. Membership and Time of District AssemblyC. Business of the District AssemblyD. The District Assembly JournalE. The District SuperintendentF. The District SecretaryG. The District TreasurerH. The District Advisory BoardI. The District Ministerial Credentials BoardJ. The District Ministerial Studies 11116117123124132133134139141
K. The District Evangelism Board or Director ofEvangelism143L. The District Church Properties Board144M. The District Assembly Finance Committee145N. The District Advisory Committee145O. The District Chaplaincy Director146P. The District Sunday School and DiscipleshipMinistries International Board146Q. The District Nazarene Youth International149R. The District Nazarene Missions International149S. District Paid Assistants150T. Disorganization of a District151III. General G overnment152A. General Assembly Functions and Organization 152B. Membership of the General Assembly152C. The Time and Place of General Assembly154D. Special Sessions of the General Assembly154E. General Assembly Arrangements Committee155F. Business of the General Assembly155G. The General Superintendents157H. General Superintendents Emeriti and Retired159I. The Board of General Superintendents159J. The General Secretary162K. The General Treasurer163L. The General Board164M. Pension Plans173N. Subsidiaries of The Church of the Nazarene, Inc. 174O. Nazarene Publishing House175P. The General Christian Action Committee175Q. Committee on the Interests of the God-CalledEvangelist176R. International Course of Study AdvisoryCommittee177S. The Global Nazarene Youth International177
T. The Global Council of the Global NazareneMissions InternationalU. National BoardsV. The Region178179180PART VHIGHER EDUCATIONI. Church and College /UniversityII. Global Nazarene Education ConsortiumIII. I nternational Board of Education186187187PART VIMINISTRY AND CHRISTIAN SERVICEI. Call and Qualifications of the M inisterII. Categories of M inistryA. Ministry of LaypersonsB. Ministry of the ClergyIII. Roles of M inistryIV. Education of ClergyA. Educational Foundations for Ordained MinistryB. Cultural Adaptations of EducationalFoundations for Ordained MinistryV. Credentials and M inisterial R egulationsA. The Local MinisterB. The Licensed MinisterC. The DeaconD. The ElderE. The Recognition of CredentialsF. The Retired MinisterG. The Transfer of MinistersH. General RegulationsI. The Filing, Suspension, Resignation, orRevocation of a Ministerial CredentialJ. The Restoration of Members of the 1221222231235
PART VIIJUDICIAL ADMINISTRATIONI. I nvestigation of Possible Wrongful Conduct andChurch Discipline244II. R esponse to Possible M isconduct244III. R esponse to M isconduct by a Person in aPosition of Trust or Authority246IV. Contested Discipline of a L ayperson248V. Contested Discipline of a M ember of the Clergy 249VI. Rules of P rocedure253VII. District Court of A ppeals254VIII. General Court of A ppeals254IX. R egional Court of A ppeals255X. Guaranty of R ights255PART VIIISACRAMENTS AND RITUALSI. SacramentsA. Lord’s SupperB. Baptism of BelieversC. Baptism of Infants or Young ChildrenII. R itualsA. Dedication of Infants or Young ChildrenB. Reception of Church MembersC. MatrimonyD. Funeral ServiceE. Installation of OfficersF. Organization of a Local ChurchG. Church T IXCHARTER & MINISTRY PLANS/CONSTITUTION/BYLAWSI. CharterforNazarene Youth I nternational298
II. Constitution for Nazarene M issionsI nternationalIII. Bylaws of the Sunday School and DiscipleshipM inistries I nternational340363PART X FORMSI. The Local ChurchII. The District A ssemblyIII. Bills of ChargesPART XI APPENDIXI. General OfficersII. A dministrative Boards, Councils, andEducational I nstitutionsIII. A dministrative PoliciesIV. Current Moral and Social IssuesSpecial R evision I ndexI ndex of Vacant ParagraphsM anual I ndex376380380382383389392405409410
PART IHistorical Statement
16HISTORICAL STATEMENTHISTORICAL STATEMENTThe Church of the Nazarene confesses itself to be a branchof Christ’s “one, holy, universal, and apostolic” church, embracing as its own the history of God’s people recorded in theOld and New Testaments and God’s people through the ages,in all expressions of Christ’s church. Our denomination receives the creeds of the first five Christian centuries as expressions of its own faith. We identify with the historic church inpreaching the Word, administering the sacraments, maintaining a ministry of apostolic faith and practice, and inculcatingthe disciplines of Christlike living and service. Our denomination heeds the Biblical call to holy living and entire devotionto God, which we proclaim through the theology of entiresanctification.Our Christian heritage was mediated through the 16thcentury English Reformation and 18th-century Wesleyanrevival. Through the preaching of John and Charles Wesley,people throughout England, Scotland, Ireland, and Walesturned from sin and were empowered for Christian service.This revival was characterized by lay preaching, testimony,discipline, and circles of earnest disciples known as “societies,”“classes,” and “bands.” The Wesleyan revival’s theological landmarks were: justification by grace through faith; sanctification,or Christian perfection, likewise by grace through faith; andthe witness of the Spirit to the assurance of grace. John Wesley’s distinctive contributions included an emphasis on entiresanctification as God’s gracious provision for the Christianlife. These emphases were disseminated worldwide. In NorthAmerica, the Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in1784 “to reform the Continent, and to spread scriptural Holiness over these Lands.”A renewed emphasis on Christian holiness developed in themid-19th century. Timothy Merritt of Boston, Massachusetts,
HISTORICAL STATEMENT17USA, spurred interest as editor of the Guide to Christian Perfection. Phoebe Palmer of New York City, New York, USA, ledthe Tuesday Meeting for the Promotion of Holiness and becamea sought-after speaker, author, and editor. In 1867, Methodistpreachers J. A. Wood, John Inskip and others, at Vineland,New Jersey, USA, initiated the first in a long series of holinesscamp meetings that renewed the Wesleyan quest for holinessaround the world. Wesleyan Methodists, Free Methodists, theSalvation Army, and certain Mennonites, Brethren, and Quakers all emphasized Christian holiness. Evangelists carried thismovement to Germany, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, India, and Australia. New holiness churches arose, including theChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana, USA). Holiness churches,urban missions, and missionary associations grew from thisendeavor. The Church of the Nazarene was born from the impulse to unite many of these into one holiness church.Unity in HolinessFred Hillery organized the People’s Evangelical Church(Providence, Rhode Island, USA) in 1887. The Mission Church(Lynn, Massachusetts, USA) followed in 1888. In 1890, theyand eight other New England congregations formed the Central Evangelical Holiness Association. Anna S. Hanscome wasordained in 1892, the first ordained female minister in theNazarene lineage. In 1894-1895, William Howard Hoople organized three holiness congregations in Brooklyn, New York,USA, which formed the Association of Pentecostal Churches of America. “Pentecostal” was a synonym for “Holiness”to these and other Nazarene founders. Hillery and Hoople’sgroups merged in 1896, established work in India (1899) andCape Verde (1901), and missions executive Hiram Reynoldsorganized congregations in Canada (1902). The group reachedfrom Nova Scotia, Canada to Iowa, USA by 1907.Robert Lee Harris organized the New Testament Church ofChrist at Milan, Tennessee, USA in 1894. Mary Lee Cagle, hiswidow, spread it into west Texas, USA, in 1895. C. B. Jerni-
18HISTORICAL STATEMENTgan organized the first Independent Holiness Church at VanAlstyne, Texas, USA, in 1901. These churches merged at Rising Star, Texas, USA (1904), forming the Holiness Churchof Christ. By 1908, it stretched from Georgia, USA, to NewMexico, USA, ministering to outcasts and the needy, supporting orphans and unwed mothers, and with workers in Indiaand Japan.Phineas F. Bresee and Joseph P. Widney, with about 100 others, organized the Church of the Nazarene at Los Angeles,California, USA in 1895. They held that Christians sanctifiedby faith should follow Christ’s example and preach the gospelto the poor. They believed that their time and money shouldbe given to Christlike ministries for the salvation of souls andthe relief of the needy. The Church of the Nazarene spreadchiefly along America’s west coast, with some congregationseast of the Rocky Mountains as far as Illinois, USA. They supported an indigenous mission in Calcutta, India.In October 1907, the Association of Pentecostal Churchesof America and the Church of the Nazarene jointly convenedin Chicago, Illinois, USA, to fashion a church government thatbalanced superintendency with congregational rights. Superintendents were to foster and care for established churches,organize and encourage new churches, but not interfere withthe independent actions of a fully organized church. HolinessChurch of Christ delegates participated. The First GeneralAssembly adopted a name drawn from both organizations:Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene. Bresee and Reynoldswere elected general superintendents.In September 1908, the Pennsylvania Conference of the Holiness Christian Church, under H. G. Trumbaur, united withthe Pentecostal Nazarenes.In October, the Second General Assembly convened at PilotPoint, Texas, USA, with the General Council of the HolinessChurch of Christ. On Tuesday morning, 13 October, R. B.Mitchum moved and C. W. Ruth seconded the proposition:“That the union of the two churches be now consummated.”Bresee exerted continual effort toward this outcome, and at
HISTORICAL STATEMENT1910:40 a.m., amid great enthusiasm, the motion to unite wasadopted by a unanimous rising vote.Led by J. O. McClurkan, the Pentecostal Mission formed inNashville, Tennessee, USA in 1898, uniting holiness peoplefrom Tennessee and adjacent states in the USA. They sent pastors and teachers to Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, and India. In1906, George Sharpe was ejected from Parkhead Congregational Church in Glasgow, Scotland, for preaching the Wesleyan doctrine of Christian holiness. The Parkhead PentecostalChurch was formed, other congregations were organized, andthe Pentecostal Church of Scotland was founded in 1909. ThePentecostal Mission and Pentecostal Church of Scotland united with the Pentecostal Nazarenes in 1915.The Fifth General Assembly (1919) changed the denomination’s official name to Church of the Nazarene because newmeanings had become associated with the word “Pentecostal.”A Global ChurchThe Church of the Nazarene’s essential character was shapedby the parent churches that had united by 1915. There wasan international dimension to this character. The denomination supported fully organized churches in the United Statesof America, India, Cape Verde, Cuba, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Japan, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Swaziland,China, and Peru. By 1930, it reached into South Africa, Syria,Palestine, Mozambique, Barbados, and Trinidad. Nationalleaders were essential to this process, like district superintendents V. G. Santin (Mexico), Hiroshi Kitagawa (Japan), andSamuel Bhujbal (India). This international character was reinforced further by new accessions.In 1922, J. G. Morrison led many Layman’s Holiness Association workers and over 1,000 members in the Dakotas,USA, Minnesota, USA, and Montana, USA, into the church.Robert Chung led a network of Korean pastors and congregations into the Church of the Nazarene in the 1930s. Churchesin Australia under A. A. E. Berg united in 1945. Alfredo del
20HISTORICAL STATEMENTRosso led Italian churches into the denomination in 1948. TheHephzibah Faith Missionary Association’s South African workand its center in Tabor, Iowa, USA, united with the Nazarenesaround 1950.The International Holiness Mission, founded in London,England, by David Thomas in 1907, developed extensive workin southern Africa under David Jones. In 1952, its churches inEngland under J. B. Maclagan and work in Africa united withthe Nazarenes. Maynard James and Jack Ford formed the Calvary Holiness Church in Britain in 1934 and united with theNazarenes in 1955. The Gospel Workers Church, organizedby Frank Goff in Ontario, Ca
porary society; and policies of church government dealing with the local, district, and general church organization. The General Assembly is the supreme doctrine-formulat-ing and lawmaking body of the Church of the Nazarene. This Manual includes the decisions and judgments of ministeri-al and lay delegates of the Twenty-ninth General Assembly,
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