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Avis, Paul. "Polity and Polemics: The Function of Ecclesiastical Polity in Theology and Practice." Ecclesiastical Law Journal 18, no. 1 (2015): 2–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0956618x15000800.

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This article affirms the importance of ecclesiastical polity as a theological–juridical discipline and explores its connection to ecclesiology and church law. It argues that the Anglican Communion, though not itself a church, nevertheless has a lightly structured ecclesiastical polity of its own, mainly embodied in the Instruments of Communion. It warns against short-term, pragmatic tinkering with Church structures, while recognising the need for structural reform from time to time to bring the outward shape of the Church into closer conformity to the nature and mission of the Church of Christ. In discussing Richard Hooker's contention that the Church is a political society, as well as a mystical body, it distinguishes the societal character of Anglican churches from the traditional Roman Catholic conception of the Church as a societas perfecta. In the tradition of Hooker, the role of political philosophy in the articulation of ecclesiology and polity is affirmed as a particular outworking of the theological relationship between nature and grace. The resulting method points to an interdisciplinary project in which ecclesiology, polity and church law, informed by the insights of political philosophy, serve the graced life of the Church in its worship, service and mission.

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Botha, C. J. "Die stand van die Gereformeerde kerkreg." Verbum et Ecclesia 14, no. 1 (1993): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ve.v14i1.1271.

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The stance of Reformed church polityThe author deals with the resistance against the study of church polity and stresses its necessity. He sketches the development in Protestant church polity, and then investigates the fact that the confessions function as the paradigm for a particular church. The problem with the reformed confessions is that they are based on sixteenth century exegesis. Consequently there is a growing rift between church polity and the Biblical disciplines. He argues for a debate on the issue of the reformulation of the reformed confessions, and that Mt 28:18-20 be the Scriptural "sitz im leben" of church polity and not 1 Cor 14:40.

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Hofmeyr, J. W. "Kerkvereniging en Kerkreg: Geskiedenis, beginsel en praktyk." Verbum et Ecclesia 17, no. 2 (1996): 329–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ve.v17i2.521.

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Church unity and church polity: History, principle and practice In this article the need for a clearer focus on the history, principles and practice of church polity in the process of church re-unijication is addressed. This is specijically focused on the process currently under way in the Dutch Reformed Church family. After an extensive discussion of issues pertaining to the history, principl~s and practice of church polity within this church family, it is concluded that the process of re-unijication need to be implemented with the necessary urgency, but also with patience.

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Faber, Ryan. "Dort, Doleantie and Church Order." STJ | Stellenbosch Theological Journal 6, no. 2 (2021): 235–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.17570/stj.2020.v6n4.a10.

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This article attends to the relationship between minor and major assemblies as prescribed by the foundational principles of Reformed church polity proposed by Mary-Anne Plaatjies-Van Huffel. It reviews the limited autonomy of local congregations and the authority of broader assemblies in the Church Order of Dordrecht (1618/19), the touchstone of Dutch Reformed church polity. It considers the challenge to historic Reformed church polity posed by the ecclesiology of the Doleantie, a secession from the Nederlandse Hervormde Kerk (NHK) in 1886 under the leadership of Abraham Kuyper. Finally, it evaluates a contemporary church order (of the United Reformed Churches in North America), that explicitly codifies Doleantie ecclesiology. The church order fails to embody the principles of Reformed church polity set forth by Plaatjies-Van Huffel. This article concludes that it cannot be considered a Reformed church order.

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Koffeman, Leo J. "The Ecumenical Potential of Church Polity." Ecclesiastical Law Journal 17, no. 02 (2015): 182–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0956618x15000058.

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This article is a reflection on Norman Doe's bookChristian Law: contemporary principles (2013)from a Protestant and Continental perspective. Against the background of the self-evident impact of ecumenical progress in terms of church polity, it explores the relation between ecumenism and church polity from the opposite perspective: can the academic discipline of church polity foster ecumenism, as Doe suggests in his statement that ‘whilst doctrines divide, laws link Christians in common action’? After stating that a more nuanced understanding of the concept of ‘normativity’ is of fundamental importance in this respect, the article then indicates the possible risk of an ideological use of church law. Five reasons are given as to why church polity often hampers rather than fosters ecumenical progress, even if traditional doctrinal issues have been resolved. Finally, the fundamental category of divine law is explored, and its impact on ecumenical progress.

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Afolaranmi, Adebayo Ola. "Conflict Resolution and the Autonomy of the Local Baptist Church: A Critical Review." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL PRACTICE 7, no. 1 (2023): 11–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.56201/ijrcp.v7.no1.2022.pg11.18.

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One peculiar distinctiveness of the Baptists is the autonomous status of a local Baptist church from other churches and even higher authorities of the religious denomination. This paper reviews this church polity in tandem with conflict resolution mechanisms in a local church. Semi- structured interviews were used to determine how the polity affects resolving conflicts in a local church. Some available documents and literatures are reviewed and analysed in relation to the autonomy of a local Nigerian Baptist church and conflict resolution mechanisms. It is discovered that while the church polity has its benefits, there are some impediments it has against smooth conflict resolution mechanisms in the local church. Therefore, it is recommended that the Nigerian Baptist Convention, as a faith-based organisation, and churches cooperating with it should revisit the principle of autonomy of a local church. Responsible and regulated autonomy should be considered as total autonomy of a local church can lead to disorder and anarchy in the organisation.

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Dupree, Patricia C. "Methodist Desegregation and Inclusion: Polity vs. Policy." Methodist History 60, no. 2 (2022): 236–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.5325/methodisthist.60.2.0236.

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ABSTRACT: The United Methodist Church did not officially desegregate until the birth of the new denomination in 1968. For years, despite their own denominational segregation, the stances and policies for the denomination were centered on welcoming all people, from all places and races. This discrepancy between policy, polity, and reality is explored in through the United Methodist denomination’s struggle from 1939 to 1972 to end segregation and to welcome and celebrate the diversity of Black Methodists.

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Bianchi, Eugene C. "Resources for a Democratic Catholic Church." Horizons 18, no. 2 (1991): 207–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0360966900025123.

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AbstractThis article explores sources in the Christian tradition that can be helpful for re-shaping present Roman Catholic ecclesial polity. The underlying theme is that the Catholic Church, in order to enhance efforts at church reform, needs to re-structure itself from a monarchical polity to a democratic one. A theological subtheme argues that the monarchical polity is not mandated by the gospel, but is rather a creature of history. Furthermore, the monarchical polity is a root cause obstructing reform in specific areas. By selecting loci from early church history to the present time, democratic movements and ideas are highlighted as constituting an important part of Catholic history. Certain of these loci have not yet been examined for their democratic potential. This democratic tradition can be a springboard for moving toward a democratic church in the twenty-first century.

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Paas, Stefan. "Boekbespreking: Church Polity, Mission and Unity." NTKR Tijdschrift voor Recht en Religie, no. 2020-2 (November 1, 2020): 233–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.7590/ntkr_2020_014.

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Boldon, Dean A. "Formal Church Polity and Ecumenical Activity." Sociological Analysis 49, no. 3 (1988): 293. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3711591.

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