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 be read to the congregation on the Lord’s Day and the elders shall formally announce the end of the discipline and restoration of fellowship.
Constitution Series Table of Contents
- Constitution – Preamble
- Constitution Chapter 1 - Members and Electors
- Constitution Chapter 2 – Selection of Elders and Deacons
- Constitution Chapter 3 – Duties of Church Officers
- Constitution Chapter 4 – Removal of Elders and Deacons
- Constitution Chapter 5A – Discipline (Informal Church Discipline)
- Constitution Chapter 5B – Discipline (Formal Church Discipline)
- Constitution Chapter 5C – Discipline (Subjects of Church Discipline)
- Constitution Chapter 5D – Discipline (Procedures for Church Discipline)
- Constitution Chapter 5E – Discipline (Appeals to Presbytery)
- Constitution Chapter 5F – Discipline (Restoration of the Party Disciplined)
- Constitution Chapter 6 – Subordinate Ministries
- Constitution Chapter 7 – Incorporation
- Constitution Chapter 8 – Amendments