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Do you have to be an active member to hold office in the united Methodist church?
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Who is the president of the Methodist church?
Theologically the answer to this question is Jesus Christ. Across the globe there are several Methodist Churches (denominations). The United Methodist Church, the largest, has no one person who is the leader of the church, like a Pope or Archbishop. Instead, the form of governance is more like the US federal government. It has Judiciary, a Legislative, and Executive bodies. However, the Executive is composed of all the active Bishops, not one President like in the U.S. Federal Government. Official policy is set every four years at the General Conference, a legislative body composed of representative delegates. Twice a year a nine-person Judicial Council meets to interpret questions of law brought before it (questions of policy and procedure, not of censure or discipline). The Episcopacy (the Executive body) is composed of all the active bishops. It does have a President, but this bishop does not act as the president of the denomination, only of the Council of Bishops. In other churches, such as the Methodist Church of Great Brittan, they do elect a President every year. The current (2009) President of the Methodist Church of Great Brittan is The Reverend David Gamble. You can read more about this here: http://www.methodist.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=opentogod.content&cmid=1567
How many representatives are there in active duty?
DOD regulations forbid active duty military members from running for a political office. The Reserve is a different story. A member of the Reserve may be elected to a public office and then be mobilized to active duty. How many fall into this category, I do not know.
What is a church office?
This is the business office of a church. This is where paperwork is done and records are kept.
When was Church Office Building created?
Church Office Building was created in 1972.
Can you get married at 'Chorley's Preston England Temple'?
You have to be a member of the LDS Church to enter the temple and due to English law you have to be married in a public place first (registry office, church, etc). Members of the LDS Church in the UK usually have a ceremony in the temple after their initial wedding.
What would Thomas Jefferson think about a clergyman running for political office?
Although Thomas Jefferson advocated "Separation of Church and State", he would not have anything to say against a clergymen running for political office. Being a member of the clergy is not a disqualifying factor for running for office.
Can you be a congressman and serve on active duty at the same time?
No. A person may hold only one elective office at a time. Additionally, no elected official can hold ANY post in the executive branch of government.Article I, Section 6 contains the prohibition on Congressman holding an executive or judicial office. It reads, "no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office."
Can a member of lupon run for office?
yes
How long is the term of office of a member of the Senate?
A member of the Senate has a term of six years.
Can Unions Railroad a member in Office?
Can a Labor Union Railroad a memer in to Office with out a elecvtion.
Is Will Ferrel going to be a permanent cast member of The Office?
It is unsaid by NBC whether or not Will Ferrell will become a permanent cast member of 'The Office,' though he is replacing Michael (Steve Carrell) as office manager in the show.
What is the United Methodist Faith?
The United Methodist Church is a direct off-shoot of the Church of England or the Anglican Communion. The founder, Rev John Wesley, was a high Anglican priest of the Church of England and never wanted the Methodist societies to leave the church. He stayed an Anglican priest till he died in 1799. The United Methodist Church adheres to most of the Anglican theology and doctrine. They celebrate the 2 primary sacraments, Holy Communion and Baptism. In addition, the Methodists celebrate the other 5 observances but are not considered sacramental in nature: Confirmation, extreme unction, burial office, and Holy Marriage. The United Methodists are part of the liberal, main-line Protestant denominations that share much in common including liturgy and social justice! The United Methodists, are very diverse in styles of worship, unlike the Episcopal Church. You can find "high church" as well as "low church" parishes throughout the denomination. When it comes to the interpretation of the Bible, the United Methodist Church strongly believes the members should incorporate reason, tradition and the church's teachings. Unlike the more evangelical Protestants, like the Southern Baptists and Pentecostals, the United Methodists do not take a literal view of the Bible. One of the distinctive features of the church is its long-standing committment to social justice! Rev John Wesley was very vocal and wrote much about reaching out to the masses and to be involved in issues that better humanity. Today, the United Methodists take the lead when it comes to a whole host of additions like gambling and alchohol and drugs. Workers rights and civil rights as well as war and peace are hallmarks of the church's committment. Today, there is a growing recognition among members, to be more open and tolerant of gays and lesbians to marry and to be allowed to serve as pastors and bishops!
