METHODIST CHURCH NIGERIA - Online Study Bible

Categories of Awards
The approved categories are:
(i) Member of the Order of the Wesleys (M.O.W.)
(ii) Officer of the Order of the Wesleys (O.O.W.)
(iii) Knight of John Wesley (KJW)
(iv) Knight of Charles Wesley (KCW) for excellence in music and
liturgical matters
(v) Award for the Best Diocese
(vi) Methodist Peace Prize (For public individuals or organisations)
that represents the best in holistic Christian/ Wesleyan ideals of
probity, accountability, diligence, leadership, selfless service,
unique contributions to society, innovations in service delivery,
and general socio-ethical responsibility
This award category has been less publicised, and it has been sparingly
given. So also is the Prize for the Best Diocese in the Conference Area.
In all award categories (i-iv), the Dioceses have the authority to screen
and nominate recipients, subject to the approval of the Archdiocesan
Councils and final endorsement by Conference
To accord the awards the appropriate recognition, Conference
resolved that they be presented every other year at a Special Service
presided over by the Prelate. The service is to include presentation of
the (printed) Citations of the Awardees, as well as the presentation of
certificates and medals of honour to all awardees in all categories.
Knights of John and Charles Wesley are to be adorned with special
regalia designed for their offices
In order to maximise their contributions of ideas and expertise to the
growth and development of the Church, an annual forum has been
created for the topmost category of dignitaries called the Council of
Knights.
Qualifications of a Conference Merit Awardee
1. He or she must be a devoted and committed member of the
Church (See membership qualifications in the Constitution
2. He or she must be a person of sound, unquestionable spiritual
and moral disposition and character
3. A lover of peace, who is also an instrument for achieving peace
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