Reinstatement of Credentials

Policy Section 1200

When a minister returns to ministerial activity after his credentials had been discontinued because of inactivity, his credentials can be reinstated without ordination ceremony. This refers to return to active ministry represented by ordination. Reinstatement requires action by the CMC business meeting upon recommendation of the Executive Board.

In cases of credentials having been discontinued because of heresy or moral violation, a return to the ministry with recognized credentials requires the regular procedure of ordination.

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