F. Restoration of the Party Disciplined The goal of church discipline is restorative not punitive. Hence, Christ Church is eager to receive back into her fold those sheep who have wandered. When, in the unanimous opinion of the elders, the one under discipline has repented, he will be publicly restored-a confession of his repentance will [...]
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Constitution Chapter 5E – Discipline (Appeals to Presbytery)
E. Appeals to Presbytery Members of Christ Church may appeal the actions of the Session to the presbytery and/or council of the Confederation of Reformed Evangelical Churches. Any appeals to presbytery will be conducted in accordance with the Constitution of the Confederation of Reformed Evangelical Churches.
Constitution Chapter 5D – Discipline (Procedures for Church Discipline)
D. Procedures for Church Discipline The elders shall establish the specific procedures for all formal discipline on a case-by-case basis, as appropriate to the circumstances and individuals involved. However, at minimum these procedures should include a clear and timely warning of the individual that he is in the process of formal discipline, two or three [...]
Constitution Chapter 5C – Discipline (Subjects of Church Discipline)
C. Subjects of Church Discipline The only persons who may undergo formal church discipline are baptized members of member households. Un-baptized members of member households and Christians who attend Christ Church regularly (but are non-members) are subject to pastoral admonishment but may not be put out of the church. Nevertheless, a non-member who is divisive, [...]
Constitution Chapter 5B – Discipline (Formal Church Discipline)
B. Formal Church Discipline If informal discipline does not result in satisfactory correction, then those who are aware of the need for discipline are expected to call the matter to the attention of the elders. Formal discipline will be pursued only after Scriptural prerequisites have been satisfied and the elders have made sufficient inquiry. Such [...]
Confession_Memorials
Memorials Memorials are intended to state the position of the CRE on issues which cannot be addressed effectively in constitutional language, but on which some sort of constitutional statement is desired. Memorials are intended to state the position of the CRE on issues which do not rise to a confessional level, or on issues concerning [...]
Confession: Introduction
This entry is part of a series, wcf» What We Believe & TeachChrist Church is a “confessional” church. That means we “confess” to believe an historic doctrinal statement called a “confession” that many other churches have subscribed to for hundreds of years. Our confession of faith is the Westminster 1646, which we hold to with [...]
Constitution – Preamble
In the church of God all things are to be done decently and in order. This pertains to the government of the church as much as to the corporate worship of the church. Convinced that Jesus Christ, the Head of the church, will protect and guide us, we seek to obey Scripture through the following [...]
Constitution Chapter 1 - Members and Electors
A. MembersThe procedures of membership outlined below are designed solely for the purpose of maintaining scriptural and accountable local church government (Heb. 13:17), such that our affairs are conducted in decency and in order (1 Cor. 14:40). In no way is our practice of membership to be construed in such a way as to disrupt [...]
Constitution Chapter 2 – Selection of Elders and Deacons
The selection of officers to lead the church is a vital element of her corporate life. A man may be considered as a potential officer in several ways. He may aspire to the office himself (1 Tim. 3:1), the elders may approach him, or the people of the church may suggest his name to the [...]