New Resolution: All local ministers right to vote

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Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

But even the part time ministers who are influenced by their full time pastors will be inclined to vote in such ways that are instilled by the older ministers. So why is this an issue? I do not get paid by my church, but I still pay the same dues that others pay. Why should I be penalized for not having a full time ministry? I sacrifice to not only care enough about this organization with my dues, but almost to the point where I have to study and pray to minister in different ways that lead up to a pulpit ministry. Are you trying to suggest that part time ministers do not put in the necessary sacrifices for their voice to be heard?

BE: MP is correct in his last post; you could vote if you had a letter from your pastor.
Most of my posting is to be explanatory of the current system, which is a Pastoral system. Maybe we ought to just waive the dues of all ministers that are ineligible to vote - that would make more sense.

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