BCO 25.5

Book of Church Order (PCA)

25.5. 24-5

24-5. On the election of a ruling elder or deacon, if it appears that a large minority of the voters are averse to a candidate, and cannot be induced to concur in the choice, the moderator shall endeavor to dissuade the majority from prosecuting it further; but if the electors are nearly or quite unanimous, or if the majority insist upon their right to choose their officers, the election shall stand. Ordination and Installation

For discussion

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