Constitution And Standing Orders Of The Methodist Church Ghana [portable]

Kofi had used the very laws of the Church to challenge its elders. In the Methodist Church Ghana, the Constitution was not just a rulebook; it was the 'Discipline'—the backbone of their Connexionalism. You could argue with a person, but you could not argue with the book.

| Court | Composition | Key Powers (Constitution, Sections 40-65) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | All ordained ministers + lay representatives (ratio 1:2) | Supreme legislative body; elects Presiding Bishop; amends Standing Orders; hears final appeals. | | Synod (District) | Ministers in district + lay reps from Circuits | Elects District Lay Leader; oversees district property; can censure ministers. | | Circuit Quarterly Meeting | Circuit minister + Society Stewards | Budget approval; admission of members; recommendation of candidates for ministry. | | Society (Local) Church Meeting | All members of a local church | Elects Society Stewards; receives financial reports; votes on local discipline. | Kofi had used the very laws of the

Note: The Methodist Church Ghana periodically revises its Constitution and Standing Orders at the Annual Conference. For the most current version, one should consult the official Secretariat in Accra or the Conference Secretary’s office. | Court | Composition | Key Powers (Constitution,