Decision Number 104

Decision

It is the Decision of the Judicial Council, therefore, that in the case
referred to the Judicial Council by the Council of Bishops:
1. The brother from the North Carolina Conference cannot be Re-admitted to the Annual Conference under Paragraph No. 993, but only through the regular procedure prescribed for Admission in Paragraph No. 321 of the Discipline.

In view of the fact that more than two years have elapsed since the charges were lodged by the Investigating Committee, and assuming that the minister comes to the Annual Conference with the proper recommendations as to his character and fitness for the ministry, no trial is necessary on the old charges presented by the Investigating Committee in order to have his credentials restored or to be Re-admitted to the Annual Conference.

2. The Annual Conference sets up its own standard of judgment on whether there has been a complete amendment of life on the part of the former holder of the Credentials.

3. The Annual Conference may receive the recommendation of the Board of Ministerial Training and Qualifications which has examined the brother for his fitness for Admission on Trial, or it may refer the case to some other regular or specially appointed Committee.