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50th General Council, 2003
July 31-August 3, 2003 — Washington, D.C.
Resolution #7 — Eligibility Of Women
WHEREAS, The eligibility of women for credentialed ministry is provided for in General Council Bylaw Article VII, Section 2, paragraph k, page 118; and
WHEREAS, It would seem appropriate to delete unnecessary language in this bylaw provision; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Bylaw Article VII, Section 2, paragraph k. which presently reads:
k. Eligibility of women. The Scriptures plainly teach that divinely called and qualified women may also serve the church in the ministry of the Word (Joel 2:20; Acts 21:9, 1 Corinthians 11:5). Women who have developed in the ministry of the Word so that their ministry is acceptable generally, and who have proved their qualifications in actual service, and who have met all the requirements of the credentials committees of the district councils, are entitled to whatever grade of credentials their qualifications warrant and the right to administer the ordinances of the church when such acts are necessary.
Be amended to read:
k. Eligibility of women. The Scriptures plainly teach that divinely called and qualified women may also serve the church in the ministry of the Word (Joel 2:20; Acts 21:9, 1 Corinthians 11:5). Women who have developed in the ministry of the Word, so that their ministry is acceptable generally, and who have proved their qualifications in actual service, and who have met all the requirements of the credentials committees of the district councils, are entitled to meet the qualifications for ministerial credentials are eligible for whatever grade of credentials their qualifications warrant and have the right to administer the ordinances of the church when such acts are necessary and are eligible to serve in all levels of church ministry, and/or district and General Council leadership.
Sponsor: Executive Presbytery
