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, noting the recommendation of the Home Missions Board with regard to procedure in the appointment of a minister, declare nothing in the present legislation prevents a minister expressing an interest in a vacancy and that this should not be interpreted as using “undue methods” in procuring …
The General Assembly enact that in future the entitlement of a vacant congregation to call a minister be limited to two years from the date on which its Schedule is passed by the Sustentation Committee. …
The General Assembly affirm, that, within the Presbyterian system, while, by Licence, a man is formally authorised to preach wherever in the providence of God his lot may be cast, and becomes eligible for a Call to undertake the full functions of the Ministry, by Ordination he is solemnly …
The General Assembly being concerned for the well-being of vacant congregations, instruct Presbyteries to confer with congregations within their bounds, which having been vacant for two years or longer have taken no action to secure a settlement. Such conference should encourage the congregation to proceed to an election as …
The General Assembly, having regard to the importance of procuring harmony and obviating difficulties connected with the calling of a minister, instruct that the procedures presently applicable be retained, with the exception that the appointment of one commissioner to prosecute should be deemed sufficient, or where the calling congregation …
The General Assembly drew attention to the question of Linkages as referred to in the Report. They repeal Act XII, 1972 and substitute for it:- “The General Assembly ordain that when a vacancy occurs in a congregation that is not self supporting, and is in proximity to another vacant …
The General Assembly direct that in regard to a minister who has resigned a charge in the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia and wishes to be eligible to be called to a charge in the Free Church of Scotland in terms of the Federal Relations Act (No. I of …
The General Assembly repeal Act II 1889 and enact in place thereof :- A Presbytery shall as they may see cause undertake a visitation of any congregation within their bounds in accordance with guidance given in Practice 1912, p. 41, but in the case of prolonged vacancies such a …
The General Assembly approve that Ministers giving supply in vacancies be paid travelling expenses only. …