Before reinstating a minister, an inquiry must first be made with the District Apostle or Apostle of the previous Regional Church as to whether there are any reasons standing in the way of a reinstatement. Thereafter the minister in question is asked if he or she is prepared to continue exercising his or her ministry.

If there are reservations about a reinstatement, these are to be communicated to the minister in timely fashion. It may be necessary to grant him or her a leave of absence. If a later reinstatement is ruled out, a decision must be made in consultation with the minister as to whether he or she will resign from ministry or whether he or she will be dismissed from ministry.