After considerable dissension on the pastoral charge, Rev. Ron McCaw's Presbytery directed him to take a course of study and recommended his name be placed on the discontinued service list. After both Conference and General Council upheld that decision, McCaw turned to the civil courts. Be familiar with the essential legalese . Check in early and often with Conference or national staff who can act as a clearinghouse for information and help guide the uninitiated through the Manual. Which, experts say, is entirely equal to the task before it.
Nothing is left to chance.
The vocabulary is difficult, but not that difficult. Go step by step. The minister's livelihood is at stake. But the minister is out of a job. So if the Manual says send a letter or notice of meeting by registered mail, it's important not to fax it.