Church of the Brethren Annual Conference

Polity, Policies, and Guidelines

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Manual of Organization and Polity
(approved by Annual Conference actions for the denomination)

• Preface and Introduction (PDF)
• Chapter 1 – The Annual Conference (PDF)
• Chapter 2 – The Agencies of Annual Conference (PDF)
• Chapter 3 – The District (PDF)
• Chapter 4 – The Local Church (PDF)
• Chapter 5 – The Ministry (PDF)
• Chapter 6 – Property Holdings and Financial Resources (PDF)
• Chapter 7 – Congregations, Districts, and Conferences Outside the United States and Puerto Rico (PDF)
• Chapter 8 – Policies and Procedures (PDF)

Program & Arrangements Committee Policies & Guidelines
(established for the Annual Conference event)

• Exhibit Hall
• Literature Distribution
• Catered Meals
• Insight Sessions

Standing Committee

• Appeals Process
• Process for Appealing Program and Arrangements Decisions (PDF)