WHEREAS it has become necessary, in consequence of the late change in the outward condition of the Church, to amend the Questions and Formula to be used at the licensing of Probationers, and the ordination of Deacons, Elders, and Ministers respectively, the General Assembly, with consent of a majority …
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The General Assembly instruct the Board of Trustees to consult with the Training of the Ministry Committee with regard to the provision of leadership training for office bearers. They further instruct the Committee to work with Presbyteries to provide training for members in identifying and using their spiritual gifts. …
The General Assembly ordain that the interval intervening between the serving of an Edict in the case of Elders and their ordination should be at least seven clear days. …
The General Assembly, with consent of Presbyteries, enact and ordain, That in every case of Induction of a Minister to any charge in this Church, the person to be inducted shall sign the formula prescribed in Act XII. 1846, entitled, “Act anent Questions and Formula,” during public worship on …
The General Assembly hereby DECLARE,— That the Act XIV., Assembly 1846, is now the Law of the Church on the subject of the Election of Elders and Deacons, and supersedes all previous legislation that is inconsistent with its declarations and provisions. …
In conformity with the Report and Interim Act transmitted to Presbyteries for their opinion by the last and preceding Assemblies, on the subject of the Election of Office-bearers, said Report and Interim Act having been approved of by a majority of Presbyteries— THE General Assembly declare, that it is …