BCO 22.10

22.10. 21-10

21-10. The candidate having answered these question in the affirmative, the presiding minister shall propose to the church the following questions: 1. Do you, the people of this congregation, continue to profess your readiness to receive ________________, whom you have called to be your pastor? 3For assistant minister, add the word 'assistant' before 'pastor', and charge the Session rather than the congregation. 4For assistant minister, substitute the word 'serve' for 'take charge of', and add the word 'assistant' before 'pastor'. 5For assistant minister, address the Session omitting the last phrase of questions 1 and 2. 2. Do you promise to receive the word of truth from his mouth with meekness and love, and to submit to him in the due exercise of discipline? 3. Do you promise to encourage him in his labors, and to assist his endeavors for your instruction and spiritual edification? 4. Do you engage to continue to him while he is your pastor that competent worldly maintenance which you have promised, and to furnish him with whatever you may see needful for the honor of religion and for his comfort among you?

For discussion

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