Amendments in Church Governance

This chapter explores proposed amendments related to advisory roles for teaching and ruling elders in church governance, stressing the importance of maintaining peace throughout the process. It highlights the need for clearer guidelines in the Book of Church Order (BCO) and discusses a specific amendment that allows supplemental judges in session trials, contemplating the implications of outside judicial involvement. Additionally, the chapter examines the need for ruling elders to declare theological differences to improve transparency and accountability within church leadership.