of the Primitive Methodist Church These are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. (1) You may obtain a copy of the Discipline by contacting Rev. Allan Rupert, 763 Jefferson Avenue, Jermyn, PA 18433 or by telephone at 570-876-2234. The examination for the Discipline can be ordered from Rev. Frank Hrabak, 1122 Frosty Hollow Road, Langhorne, PA 18047-5719 or by telephone at 215-757-3049. (2) All candidates for Transfer of Elder’s Ordination must be enrolled as a student pastor in the School of Theology for a minimum of one year. You will receive a letter from the secretary noting your status when all the required application material has been received. (3) All candidates for Transfer of Elder’s Ordination are required to attend the annual 7-day Summer School of Theology held in August at our Bible Camp in Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania. The School will pay for your room and board at the camp, as well as basic travel costs to the camp. (5) Since pastors are a very visible example of the people of God, we hold our pastors to a higher level of accountability than for the members of our churches. Thus we will question and investigate several areas of concern; including solvency, alcohol and tobacco usage, and marriage and dependents. No application to become an Ordained Elder in the Primitive Methodist Church will be accepted if a divorce has occurred following one's conversion to Christ. (6) All candidates for the Transfer of Elder’s Ordination will be considered for assignment at a Primitive Methodist Church. The Stationing Committee at the Conference (held in May) determines the stationing of pastors, with the contract extending each year from June 1st to May 31st. Pastors are expected to begin their labors on the first Sunday of June. After completion of the transfer process, and after the first year of service, you will be eligible to receive invitations from Churches for future years of service. (7) All student pastors are under the supervision and instruction of the School of Theology, and may be removed from their charge at any time by the President of the Conference, upon the recommendation of the School of Theology. | |
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