of The Methodist Church in Malaysia

The Book of Discipline

of
The Methodist Church
In Malaysia

2016
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Bishop Dr. Ong Hwai Teik (Advisor) Rev. James Phuang

Rev. Dr. Wong Tik Wah (Chairman) Mr. Ting Cheh Sing
Rev. DB Laurence Mr. Steven Sekhar
Rev. Dr. Ling Tung Kiing Mr. Wong Hai Yew
Rev. Dr. Lau Hui Ming Dr. Ng Weng Kee
Rev. Joshua Khong Mr. Stanley Nyitar anak Malang
Rev. Shia Siek Hing Ms. Gracia Tiong (Editor)

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 CONTENTS
Historical Statement 1
Enabling Legislation and Acts 9
Part I: The Constitution 12
Part II: Doctrinal Statements and the General Rules 23
Part III: Social Principles 32
Part IV: Rules of Organisation and Administration 54
Chapter One: The Local Church 54
Chapter Two: The Ministry 89
Chapter Three: The Conferences 126
Chapter Four: Judicial Administration 163
Chapter Five: Church Property and Trustees 181
Chapter Six: Financial Administration 190
Chapter Seven: Administrative Agencies 198
Part V: The General Services of the Church 212
Schedule I: Leave for Ministers 279
Schedule II: Major Misconduct and Investigation and
Inquiry Procedures 282
Schedule III: Constitution of The Methodist Women 285
Schedule IV: Constitution of The Methodist Men 313
Schedule V: Constitution of The Methodist Youth
Fellowship 316
Schedule VI: Constitution of The Methodist Seniors
Fellowship 317
Schedule VII: Constitution of The Methodist Young Adults
Fellowship 326
Schedule VIII: Disciplinary Questions 337
Glossary 344
Index 350
Schedule IX: The Methodist Church In Malaysia
Act 1955 (Act 457) 367
Schedule X: The Missionary Societies Ordinance
(Chapter 106) 375