Synod

As the fit takes me, I'm going to include an explanation of my view on various part of the PMW document from time to time. "PMW" is shorthand for the newest doctrinal statement of the ELS, now a mere 18 months into adoption. It's fair to say that this document is still mostly untested in "real life." Sure, we've argued about the doctrine for a long time, and sure, a majority of delegates voted for it 18 months ago, but neither of those facts can be called a test of the doctrinal statement.

Unless, maybe, you're talking about the part that touches upon the authority of a synod president. That is still in the midst of a serious test, pertinent questions being: