[lightman]

I recall reading a section in one of the older BODs—1984, perhaps?—which spelled out very precisely this matter of “speaking for the church”.

[xzins]

You are correct. The only problem, as always, is there is no group/person that has the authority to enforce.

[Albion Wilde]

I recall reading a section in one of the older BODs—1984, perhaps?—which spelled out very precisely this matter of “speaking for the church”.

I just went to my religion bookshelf to look for it, since I was a trustee back in that era, only to find I have given it to Salvation Army in a fit of frustration/rage. I kept two Methodist hymnals, though; and especially treasure the really old one from before they started making God neuter.