2016 Wesleyan Discipline: MRP-2008:2

2. Redemptive. The moral and spiritual responsibility of the church in the world is to extend God’s call of grace, hope, holiness, and love in Christ to all people. Therefore, all aspects of the restoration process, including any disciplinary action, are ultimately designed to draw all people involved (offenders and those negatively affected) back into the fold of God and fellowship of believers when possible. Spiritual leaders leading the restoration process will need to reflect deeply on their own motives to ensure they are prompted solely by the love and holiness of Christ. In addition, every effort must be made to provide for the healing of marriages, family relationships, and congregations.