Decision Number 1028

Decision

The decision of law of Bishop Beverly J. Shamana is affirmed. The Annual Conference's resolution concerning lay involvement and leadership in local churches does not encourage or require district superintendents to hold churches accountable for a position specifically at odds with ¶304.3 of the 2004 Discipline, which applies to clergy certification, ordination and appointment.

Shamwange P. Kyungu was absent.