Convention Constitution

The Constitution, approved by the Convention Assembly, is a document which governs the activities of the Convention in Assembly, and its Council between assemblies. It also sets out a general mandate for, and the composition of, each Board that the Assembly appoints.

Regulations Concerning the Ministry

The Regulations, approved by the Convention Assembly, govern the activities of the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education. They include the following sections:

• Process Toward Ordination
• Recognition of Prior Ordination
• Becoming a Recognized Convention Lay Pastor
• Ministerial Professional Standards

(See also “Protocol for Cases of Alleged Professional Misconduct,” which are not part of the Regulations but which also govern the Board’s activities)