BCO 25.4

Book of Church Order (PCA)

25.4. 24-4

24-4. The voters being convened, the moderator shall explain the purpose of the meeting and then put the question: Are you now ready to proceed to the election of additional ruling elders (or deacons) from the slate presented? If they declare themselves ready, the election may proceed by private ballot without nomination. 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?