BCO 21.4

Book of Church Order (PCA)

21.4. 20-4

20-4. Method of voting: The voters being convened, and prayer for divine guidance having been offered, the moderator shall put the question: Are you ready to proceed to the election of a pastor? If they declare themselves ready, the moderator shall call for nominations, or the election may proceed by ballot without nominations. In every case a majority of all the votes cast (excluding blanks and abstentions) shall be required to elect.

For discussion

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