APPENDIX.CHAPTER I.BISHOPS AND GENERAL OFFICERS
Bishop L. H. Holsey, D. D., 335 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia.
Bishop Isaac Lane, D. D., 422 LaConte St., Jackson, Tennessee.
Bishop R. S. Williams, D. D., 912 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, Georgia.
Bishop E. Cottrell, D. D., Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Bishop C. H. Phillips, A. M., M. D., D. D., 123-14th Ave., Nashville, Tennessee.
Bishop R. A. Carter, A. M., D. D., 398 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia.
Bishop N. C. Cleaves, D. D., 633 S. Lauderdale St., Memphis, Tennessee.
Rev. J. A. Hamlett, A. B., Editor Christian Index, Jackson, Tennessee.
Rev. J. C. Martin, D. D., Agent, 109-11 Shannon St., Jackson, Tennessee.
Rev. J. C. Stanton, D. D., Editor Eastern Index, Pittsboro, North Carolina.
Rev. J. R. Starks, D. D., Editor Western Index, Dallas, Texas.
Rev. R. S. Stout, D. D., LL. B., Secretary Church Extension, Pine Bluff, Ark.
Rev. J. H. Moore, D. D., Secretary Missions, Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Rev. J. A. Bray, A. M., LL. D., D. D., Secretary Education, P. O. Box 576, Birmingham, Alabama.
Rev. A. R. Calhoun, D. D., Secretary Epworth League, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Rev. J. W. Gilbert, A. M., D. D., Secretary Sunday School Department, Augusta, Georgia.
Rev. T. H. Copeland, D. D., Secretary Superannuated Preachers, Widows and Orphans Department, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Mr. Wm. Burrows, 1272 Keel Ave., Memphis, Tennessee.
Mr. J. W. Trotter, 436 South Liberty Street, Jackson, Tennessee.
Mr. H. Whitworth, Winston-Salem, N. C.
Mr. J. W. Golden, Kansas City, Mo.
Rev. M. F. Brinson, D. D., Fort Valley, Ga.
Prof. Geo. S. Goodman, B. Sc., Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Rev. J. E. Raines, Denison, Texas.
Prof. W. M. Bobo, Cotton Plant, Ark.
Bishops R. S. Williams, R. A. Carter, N. C. Cleaves; Revs. J. A. Bray, Jno. W. Gilbert, R. S. Stout; Drs. J. F. Lane, J. A. Lester and W. A. Bell.
Bishops C. H. Phillips, R. A. Carter, N. C. Cleaves; Revs. J. C. Martin, P. J. Coleman; Prof. G. F. Porter and Mr. G. W. Chandler.
Bishops N. C. Cleaves, R. A. Carter, C. H. Phillips; Revs. J. C. Martin, J. A. Bray, M. F. Brinson; Profs. G. S. Goodman, G. F. Porter, N. G. Walker.
Bishops C. H. Phillips, R. S. Williams, E. Cottrell; Reverends C. H. Tobias, J. A. Hamlett, G. T. Long, J. A. Walker, J. W. Gilbert, Dr. J. T. Phillips, L. H. Brown, S. B. Wallace.
Bishop R. S. Williams, Revs. J. C. Martin, J. A. Hamlett, G. T. Long, H. P. Porter,J. A. Ragan, C. W. Holsey, W. J. Turner; Profs. F. R. Baker, D. C. Potts, A. Hawk.
Bishop N. C. Cleaves, Revs. J. H. Moore, G. L. Word, G. T. Long, W. Q. Hunter, L. H. Brown, W. P. Pipkins, A. L. Jennings, W. M. Womack.
Bishop R. A. Carter, Revs. R. S. Stout, W. D. Booker, G. W. Young, W. M. Crain, H. P. Porter, C. L. Howard, J. H. Howard, J. A. Ragan, G. T. Long, L. H. Brown, G. M. Noble; Profs. G. F. Porter, G. S. Goodman, Mr. C. H. Franklin.
Bishop R. A. Carter, Drs. J. A. Bray, C. L. Bonner, J. T. Speed, I. C. Snowden, C. H. Tobias, J. A. Lester; Profs. G. A. Payne, D. C. Fowler.
Bishop E. Cottrell, Revs. H. B. Leach, W. Q. Hunter, J. H. Coleman, A. R. Calhoun, J. H. Hudson, G. W. Young.
Bishop N. C. Cleaves, Revs. T. H. Copeland, J. C. Martin, G. W. Stoner, N. L. Smith, I. P. Norman, C. M. Newell.
Bishop R. S. Williams, Revs. J. W. Gilbert, M. F. Brinson, C. H. Tobias, C. L. Bonner, W. Y. Bell, J. C. Stanton, J. A. Winters, J. A. Walker.
Drs. J. A. Bray, F. H. Rodgers, J. F. Lane, John W. Gilbert; Profs. G. A. Payne, W. R. Banks, A. M. D. Langrum.
Drs. R. T. Brown, J. A. Lester, Prof. W. M. Bobo.
All candidates for the ministry are urged before entering the traveling connection, to secure, if possible, as much training in literary and Theological studies as they can. Certificate of graduation from any secondary school of good standing may be accepted by the examining committee in lieu of the English branches prescribed in the course for candidates for admission on trial. A diploma from any college of our church or any other reputable college, may be accepted in lieu of any or all collegiate subjects prescribed for conference under-graduates, and a diploma from any Theological seminary or Biblical Department of any college of standard repute, may be accepted in lieu of the Biblical and Theological subjects prescribed for candidates for admission, or for conference under-graduates.
1. Bible with Granberry's Dictionary.
2. Theological Compend, Benny's.
3. Discipline and Holsey's Manual.
4. Hamilton's Hand Book and Plain Account.
To be read: Wesley's Notes. Bible Study Popularized—Lee.
1. Wesley's Sermons Vol. 1.
2. Life of Wesley and History of Methodism,—Williams.
3. Bible and Watson's Dictionary.
4. Discipline and Holsey's Manual.
5. Essay—Repentance.
To be read: Life of Christ—Stalker. Training for Service.
1. Pope's Higher Catechism of Theology.
2. Plain Account of Christian Perfection—Wesley.
3. Short History of the Christian Church.
4. Wesley's Sermons, Vol. 2.
5. Written Sermons—Regeneration.
To be read: Life of St. Paul—Stalker.
1. Introduction to the New Testament—Dodd.
2. Methodist Polity—Tigert.
3. Clark's Outline of Christian Theology.
4. The Bible and Watson's Dictionary.
5. New Testament Period and its Leaders—Lee.
6. Written Sermon—Christian Perfection.
To be read: Ethics—Fairchild; Love Enthroned—Steele.
1. History of United States; English Grammar; Reading; Spelling; Arithmetic.
2. Discipline and Holsey's Manual.
3. Hamilton's Plain Account.
4. Bible Geography; Bible Dictionary; Side Lights on the Bible.
To be read: Plain Account of Christian Perfection—Wesley.
1. Outline of Bible History—Dean.
2. Wesley's Sermons; Vol. I. Sermon 1-26.
3. Baptism—Merrill.
4. History of the C. M. E. Church—Phillips.
5. The Apostolic Age—Purvis.
6. The Tongue of Fire—Arthur.
7. Preparation and Delivery of Sermons—Broadus.
8. Written Sermons—Repentance.
To be read: Telford's Life of John Wesley.
1. Wesley's Sermons; 27-52.
2. System of Christian Doctrine; Parts 1, 2, and 3—Sheldon.
3. New Testament Period and its Leaders—Lee.
4. History of Methodism—McTyre.
5. Preparation and Delivery of Sermon—Broadus.
6. The Training of the Twelve—Bruce.
7. Pastoral Theology—Kidder.
8. Written Sermon—Justification by Faith.
To be read: Doctrine of the Prophets; Kirkpatrick; History of the American Negro—Brawley.
1. System of Christian Doctrine, Parts 4 and 5; Sheldon.
2. Elements of Psychology—Davis.
3. History of Methodism—Dubose.
4. Extemporaneous Preaching—Buckley.
5. Ministry to the Congregation—Kern.
7. Written Sermon—Witness of the Spirit.
To be read: The Pastor and Modern Mission—Mott; How to Conduct a Sunday School—Lawrence; Life of Bishop A. W. Wilson.
1. Grounds of Theistic and Christian Belief—Fischer.
2. History of the Christian Church—Fisher.
3. Elements of Logic—Jevons.
4. Constitutional History of Methodism—Tigret.
5. Life and the Epistles of St. Paul—Conybear & Howson.
6. Studies in Immortality—Coburn.
7. Written Sermon—Sanctification.
To be read: Francis Asbury, The Prophet of the Long Road—Tipple. Plain Account of Christian Perfection—Wesley. Morning Meditations and Other Selections—Carter.
1. Upon the convening of the General Conference, and after religious exercises, the Secretary of the preceding General Conference shall call the roll. If a quorum be found present, the General Conference shall elect a Secretary and as many assistant secretaries as may be necessary.
2. The Presiding Bishop shall appoint a committee on Credentials, consisting of one member from each Episcopal District.
After the first day's session the time of the opening shall be 9 o'clock a. m. and 1:30 p. m., respectively. However, these time limits may be changed at the discretion of the General Conference. A ten minutes recess shall be taken at 11:30.
1. At the appointed hour the President shall take the chair, and after devotional exercises, a quorum being present, theminutes of the preceding session shall be read and approved. The President for the day shall then take up the business of the Conference in the regular order according to these Rules of Order, and other rules and regulations adopted by the General Conference.
2. The President shall decide all questions of order, and his decision shall be subject to an appeal to the General Conference. And when an appeal from his decision has been made, such appeal shall be decided without debate, provided the President shall be allowed to state the grounds of his decision and the appellant the grounds of his dissent.
3. Unless otherwise ordered by the Conference, the President shall appoint all committees.
4. When the President accords the floor to a member, he shall distinctly announce the name of said member and the Annual Conference he represents.
The following shall be the Order of Business:
1. Devotions.
2. Reading the Journal of the previous session.
3. The calling of the roll of Conferences in alphabetical order for the presentation of appeals, resolutions, and miscellaneousbusiness for immediate consideration. The member introducing a proposition under this call may speak to it if it be seconded. If a motion to refer be made, it shall be entertained and decided without debate; or if the question of consideration be raised immediately after the proposition has been offered, and immediately before the person who introduced the proposition has spoken, the question of consideration shall then be put without debate. If there be a two-third vote against consideration, the proposition will not be entertained.
4. Reports of the standing committees, then those of special committees; provided always, that each call shall have been completed before either preceding one shall be repeated.
5. Miscellaneous business.
1. When a member rises to speak or to present to the Conference any matter he shall respectfully address the President, and shall not proceed until recognized by him. The member desiring to speak must address the President from the place assigned the delegation of his Annual Conference.
2. The President may call to order any speaker who may be out of order. There shall be no unwarranted interruption of the speaker by any other member. However, any member may call the attention of thePresident when he deems any speaker out of order. Also any member has the privilege of explanation when he is misrepresented by the speaker.
3. When a speaker raises a question of privilege it shall not be in order for him to speak to it until the President shall have decided it a question of privilege. The following are questions of privilege: matters relating to the rights and welfare of the individual member or of the whole body. Such matters must be imperative in character in order to justify the interruption of the regular order.
4. No member shall speak more than twice on any question without the consent of two-thirds of the members present; nor may he make a second speech until every member choosing to speak thereto shall have spoken. In no case shall any speech be more than five minutes in length unless by consent of the Conference, provided, however, that the chairman of a committee making a report or one of its members selected by the chairman or the committee shall in all cases be entitled to close the debate with a five minutes speech, despite the motion to lay the report on the table, or the call for the previous question. When a report consists of two or more propositions, the right of the committee, its chairman or its appointee, shall be the same asabove defined, even though the propositions be debated and voted on separately.
5. No member shall absent himself from the sessions of the Conference without leave unless he is sick or unable to attend.
1. The mover of every resolution shall present it in writing and in duplicate. If the President, Secretary or any member request it, any motion shall be reduced to writing.
2. All written motions and communications to the Conference shall be read by a Secretary of the Conference.
3. All motions and resolutions when properly introduced and seconded and all reports read by the Secretary to the Conference or stated by the President, shall be deemed the property of the Conference. But the mover of any resolution or motion may withdraw it at any time before amendment or decision.
4. The following motions shall be undebatable: (a) To adjourn; (b) To suspend the rules; (c) To lay on the table; (d) To take from the table; (e) The question of consideration; (f) The call for the previous question.
5. Every motion or resolution must be disposed of before a new one can be considered. Procedure in the order of motions shall be according to the following table:(a) To fix the time to adjourn; (b) To adjourn; (c) To take recess; (d) To lay on the table; (e) The previous question; (f) To postpone to a given time; (g) To refer; (h) To substitute; (i) Amendment; (j) To postpone indefinitely.
6. The motion for the previous question cannot be laid on the table.
7. It shall be in order to move only one amendment to an amendment. But it shall be in order to move a substitute to the main question, and the substitute may be amended. If the substitute is accepted, it shall take the place of the original question.
8. The motion to adjourn is always in order except in five instances, to wit:
(1) When a member has the floor.
(2) When a question is about to be put or a vote is about to be taken, or final decision reached.
(3) When a question is pending on sustaining the demand for the previous question.
(4) When the previous question has been called and sustained and action is pending.
(5) When a motion to adjourn has been voted down and no business or debate has intervened.
9. Any member who in the first instance voted on a motion or resolution with the prevailing side is entitled to make themotion for a reconsideration, but no one else shall.
10. All resolutions contemplating verbal alterations of the Discipline shall state the language of the paragraph and the line to be altered, and also the language to be substituted. Two hours each day or such amount of time as is necessary to deal with the disciplinary changes offered, shall be given to the revision of the Discipline, taking it chapter by chapter, and all amendments shall be offered while the section is under consideration; and each section shall be amended and passed before proceeding to another.
1. Unless excused for special reasons by the Conference, every member within the bar of the Conference must vote upon every question submitted for voting. Voting shall be done by standing, or by "yeas" and "nays" except that voting on all questions relating to the Episcopacy shall be done by ballot.
2. On a call for the "yeas" and "nays" by any member, the call shall be sustained by a one-third vote of the members present except on subjects relating to the Episcopacy.
1. Memorials, resolutions and miscellaneous papers not presented for immediate consideration,shall be placed in the hands of the Secretary without announcement. Such papers as above referred to must have written in plain hand on the back of them:
(1) The name of the member presenting the paper.
(2) The Conference to which he belongs.
(3) Subject to which it relates.
(4) Committee to which he desires it referred.
2. On the call of Conferences for the presentation of resolutions, petitions, etcs., no Conference shall be allowed to offer more than three resolutions, petitions or memorials before the call of Conferences has gone through the entire list of Conferences.
The standing committees shall be:
1. Episcopacy.
2. Itinerancy.
3. Boundaries.
4. Revision.
5. Education.
6. Sunday School.
7. Church Extension.
8. Literature.
9. State of the Church.
10. Publishing Interests.
11. Temperance and Prohibition.
12. Missions.
13. Epworth League.
14. On Entertaining the next General Conference.
15. Finance.
16. State of Country.
The several Annual Conference delegations shall appoint one member for each committee.
The report of the General Officers shall be made in the following order:
1. The Quadrennial Address of the Bishops.
2. The Book Agent's Report.
3. The Secretary of Church Extension.
4. The Secretary of Missions.
5. The Secretary of Epworth League.
6. The Secretary of Education.
7. Ministerial Aid.
8. Superintendent of African Missions.
The reports shall be made during the first days of the General Conference session, and shall be referred to the appropriate committees.
1. No person shall be allowed to stand in the open spaces of the Conference room.
2. There shall be appointed a sufficient number of Orderlies to keep the aisles clear, and none shall be admitted within the enclosure constituting the bar of the Conference except delegates and visitors invited therein by the Conference.
3. The Conference shall be governed inall matters not herein provided for by the common practices of parliamentary usage.
4. These rules shall not be suspended except by a vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting.
J. A. BRAY, Chairman,C. H. TOBIAS, Secretary,R. S. STOUT,J. H. MOORE,N. L. SMITH,L. H. BROWN,E. W. WHITE.
J. A. BRAY, Chairman,
C. H. TOBIAS, Secretary,
R. S. STOUT,
J. H. MOORE,
N. L. SMITH,
L. H. BROWN,
E. W. WHITE.
This organization shall be called the Woman's Missionary Society of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church.
The object of this society shall be to promote the welfare of women and children at home and abroad through educational and evangelistic work, to stimulate united prayer and study, to secure a fuller development of resources and to foster religious movements and community betterment.
There shall be a Woman's Board of Missions with headquarters located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee.
1. Annual meetings shall be held for conference and the transaction of business and in such place and at such time as the Board shall determine.
2. Special meetings may be called by the President and two other members or by the Executive Committee.
The officers of the Woman's Board of Missions shall be a President, Vice-President, aCorresponding Secretary, a Treasurer, a Superintendent of Young People's and Children's work, a Recording Secretary, and an Organizer and such other officers as shall be found necessary. The officers shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting.
These officers and the President and Corresponding Secretary of each conference Missionary Society shall constitute the membership of the Board of Missions.
The funds of this organization shall be derived from membership dues, special contributions at meetings appointed in the interest of the society, mite boxes, donations, bequests, or by any other means approved by the Board.
There shall be an Executive Committee, such Standing Committees and such Special Committees as shall be deemed necessary.
This Constitution may be amended by a two-third vote at any annual meeting. No change which was not submitted to the previous annual meeting shall be voted on.