The following are the steps established by the General Assembly Episcopal Protocol and Dignity Provision in the April 2012 General Assembly minutes attachment I.
The consideration of “emeritus status” for a Church Of God In Christ Credential Holder may be initiated at the request of the individual, a family member or individual with “power of attorney”, the local congregation, pastors within the jurisdiction, an act of the Presiding Bishop approved by the General Board, or a resolution from the General Assembly.
The written petition must delineate the basis for the request and demonstrate the benefit for the candidate and those impacted.
This distinction and honor should only be petitioned for leaders whose stewardship merits such recognition. A written ministry vita (biography or resume) that en bloc (as a whole) request should not be used as a methodology for impeachment or a perfidy (act of treachery) for disgruntled subordinates.
The procedure and protocol consist of the following
- All requests are to be submitted to the General Secretary. [He is required to forward the request to the following for consideration:]
- The Presiding Bishop
- The General Board
- The General Assembly
- The Presiding Bishop shall present all request to the General Board for dialogue and consideration.
- After the General Board approval of the national officer status reclassification, the General Board assisted by the General Secretary shall prepare the resolution for emeritus consideration to the General Assembly.
- Upon adoption of said resolution, immediate reclassification with all honors or stipulations shall be conferred by the Presiding Bishop and General Board.
Only after all steps have been completed is the Emiratization process complete.
Emeitization-Procedure_Attach-I-APR-2012