Rationale: This doctrinal statement was developed from a 2025 International Council proposal on the church’s nature, identity, and mission. Proposed change: Add a new statement defining the Church as the body of Christ, Spirit-empowered, global, local-church-centered, and committed to worship, discipleship, fellowship, evangelism, and the Great Commission.

Rationale: The motion is designed to help prospective pastors make informed decisions and build trust by understanding a church’s finances before accepting an appointment. Proposed change: Require a written financial report, including balances, debts, liabilities, obligations, and reporting status, before a pastor accepts an appointment.

Rationale: The current term is considered ambiguous, especially in restoration cases, and the proposal seeks consistency in disciplinary practice. Proposed change: Define “Limited Ministry” as a supervised phase after half of the restoration period, with limits on preaching/teaching and no other ministerial duties until restoration is complete.

Rationale: This proposal affirms the role of women in ministry and seeks to include both credentialed and non-credentialed women at the state/regional level. Proposed change: Create a state/regional Women’s Ministries Board appointed by the administrative bishop, with a stated promotional and implementation role.