BCO 13.2

13.2. 12-2

12-2. The pastor is, by virtue of his office, the moderator of the Session. In the pastor’s absence, if any emergency should arise requiring immediate action, the Session may elect one of its members to preside, the quorum for such emergency meeting being as in the case of a church with no pastor in 12- 1. Should prudential reasons at any time make it advisable for a minister other than the pastor to preside, the pastor may, with the concurrence of the Session, invite a minister of the same Presbytery to perform this service.

For discussion

1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?