United Methodist Rev. Frank Schaeffer went before his region's Board of Ordained Ministry at the end of his 30 day suspension after the trial for officiating at his son's same-sex wedding. The Board demanded he surrender his credentials. He refused. They responded that they consider his credentials surrendered. He promised he would appeal to the Northeast Jurisdiction.
A while back the United Methodist General Council on Finance and Administration said the denomination's various boards and agencies can extend same-sex benefits to partners of employees. Now they warn that if you are a pastor who works for these agencies and you apply for same-sex benefits you might lose your credentials. That's because filling out the application means you admit to being a "practicing homosexual" and are banned from being a pastor.
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