A. Informal Church Discipline
The ordinary course of discipline is informal. Members are encouraged to self-discipline, overlooking the failings of others in love (1 Pet. 4:8
), and encouraging other members to covenant faithfulness by confronting brothers and sisters who are in sin and bringing along witnesses when necessary (Matt. 18:15, 16). In the case of open and scandalous sin, there is no requirement to attempt private resolution of the matter, and it should be brought to the elders without delay.
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