Faith and Practice
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Part II: The Form of Government
Chapter 1—Organizational Philosophy
D. Positions of Leadership
Qualifications for positions of leadership are dependent upon evidences of spiritual maturity. Positions in the organization result from official recognition of spiritual gifts and maturity by the corporate body rather than from appointment to office. In naming people to positions, care should be taken to consider new potential, genuine interest, creative input, time constraints, and abilities to consistently carry out responsibilities involved in leadership positions. Each member has duties to perform and responsibilities to meet, and the business of the organization is conducted in recognition of this equality of rank in the membership, with the further recognition of spiritual giftedness. There are no distinctions in the rights, privileges, or responsibilities of the members. (See Women in Ministry.)
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