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This [[wiki]] makes publicly available information, media, and other resources related to [[Reformed theology]]. | This [[wiki]] makes publicly available information, media, and other resources related to [[Reformed theology]] -and- persons, organizations, and other topics in [[Reformed Christianity]]. | ||
== Policies and Guidelines == | == Policies and Guidelines == | ||
For the wiki's policies and guidelines, see: [[ReformedWiki.org:Policies_and_guidelines]] | For the wiki's policies and guidelines, see: [[ReformedWiki.org:Policies_and_guidelines]] | ||
== General Disclaimer == | |||
For the wiki's general disclaimer, see: [[ReformedWiki.org:General_disclaimer]] | |||
== Accounts on this wiki == | == Accounts on this wiki == | ||
All registered accounts (that have a confirmed email address) are able to create and edit content pages. | All registered accounts (that have a confirmed email address) are able to create and edit content pages. Accounts that have not confirm their email address are unable to operate on the wiki. | ||
Accounts must have appropriate usernames (and real names, if chosen). Usernames with inappropriate words/phrases, or usernames that are misleading are subject to being terminated. | |||
All registered accounts are subject to having their account limited/suspended or banned from participating on this wiki by a member of the Administrators team (or a member of another body that has been delegated user management responsibilities by the Administrators team); and such administrative actions may be done at the sole discretion of an Administrator (or their delegate), with or without any prior-warning or any reason given. | All registered accounts are subject to having their account limited/suspended or banned from participating on this wiki by a member of the Administrators team (or a member of another body that has been delegated user management responsibilities by the Administrators team); and such administrative actions may be done at the sole discretion of an Administrator (or their delegate), with or without any prior-warning or any reason given. | ||
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The Administrators of [[ReformedWiki.org]] serve to fulfill one or more of the following duties: | The Administrators of [[ReformedWiki.org]] serve to fulfill one or more of the following duties: | ||
* Participate as a Board Member on the Board of Administrators. | *Participate as a Board Member on the Board of Administrators. | ||
* Managing the web hosting of the site to ensure the stability, reliability, and accessibility of ReformedWiki. | *Managing the web hosting of the site to ensure the stability, reliability, and accessibility of ReformedWiki. | ||
* Managing the backend of the Wiki system, and ensure that system configurations are correct and optimized for the purposes of ReformedWiki. | *Managing the backend of the Wiki system, and ensure that system configurations are correct and optimized for the purposes of ReformedWiki. | ||
* Managing the users and user groups of ReformedWiki, and ensure appropriate permissions and enforce the policies of ReformedWiki. | *Managing the users and user groups of ReformedWiki, and ensure appropriate permissions and enforce the policies of ReformedWiki. | ||
* Manage the protections over content that should be restricted, if such is at higher risk of vandalism (in cases of divisive or contested content, or if such content is serving an official purpose for ReformedWiki.org). | *Manage the protections over content that should be restricted, if such is at higher risk of vandalism (in cases of divisive or contested content, or if such content is serving an official purpose for ReformedWiki.org). | ||
* Make fair and reasonable judgements over [[ReformedWiki.org]]'s content (in cases of disputes that require intervening arbitration) as an individual Administrator or by contributing a vote to collective decisions that are made by the Board. | *Make fair and reasonable judgements over [[ReformedWiki.org]]'s content (in cases of disputes that require intervening arbitration) as an individual Administrator or by contributing a vote to collective decisions that are made by the Board. | ||
* Managing the promotion/marketing/outreach efforts of ReformedWiki to individuals and organizations alike. | *Managing the promotion/marketing/outreach efforts of ReformedWiki to individuals and organizations alike. | ||
* Managing the Editor/Contributor communities in order to promote the collaboration efforts of ReformedWiki users. | *Managing the Editor/Contributor communities in order to promote the collaboration efforts of ReformedWiki users. | ||
The Administrators of [[ReformedWiki.org]] are also required to: | The Administrators of [[ReformedWiki.org]] are also required to: | ||
* Hold church membership in and remain accountable to a local Christian church body, and be under the pastoral care/oversight of such body. | *Hold church membership in and remain accountable to a local Christian church body, and be under the pastoral care/oversight of such body. | ||
''Additionally, such a local church shall be be a doctrinally sound Christian church; and any such dispute over such will be decided by a simple majority vote of the Board of Administrators (following a due diligence review). Only a member of either the Board of Administrators or by a member of the Community Advisory Committee may bring forth the dispute to be voted on. In cases where such a local Christian church is dissolved or the Board Member leaves, the Board Member shall promptly inform the Board of Administrators and also begin the process of transferring membership to another local Christian church. The member shall keep the Board of Administrators informed of such progress. If the Board of Administrators is not satisfied with such progress, a Board Member may motion to begin the process to remove the Board Member (no second required). If the Board Member holds an officer position on the Board, an election must also occur to prevent a vacancy. | ''Additionally, such a local church shall be be a doctrinally sound Christian church; and any such dispute over such will be decided by a simple majority vote of the Board of Administrators (following a due diligence review). Only a member of either the Board of Administrators or by a member of the Community Advisory Committee may bring forth the dispute to be voted on. In cases where such a local Christian church is dissolved or the Board Member leaves, the Board Member shall promptly inform the Board of Administrators and also begin the process of transferring membership to another local Christian church. The member shall keep the Board of Administrators informed of such progress. If the Board of Administrators is not satisfied with such progress, a Board Member may motion to begin the process to remove the Board Member (no second required). If the Board Member holds an officer position on the Board, an election must also occur to prevent a vacancy.'' | ||
*Affirm and subscribe to (in good conscience) an acceptable historically reformed confession of faith, which currently includes: | *Affirm and subscribe to (in good conscience) an acceptable historically reformed confession of faith, which currently includes: | ||
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''The Board of Administrators, by a simple majority vote, may approve an applicant who affirms and subscribes to a confession of faith that is not listed -or- is an [[Anglican]] applicant that holds to the [[39 Articles of Religion]] and affirms the [[Calvinism|Doctrines of Grace]]. If the Board of Administrators approves an applicant who holds to a confession of faith from the Reformed tradition that has not yet listed, the above list of acceptable confessions shall be updated to include such document.'' | ''The Board of Administrators, by a simple majority vote, may approve an applicant who affirms and subscribes to a confession of faith that is not listed -or- is an [[Anglican]] applicant that holds to the [[39 Articles of Religion]] and affirms the [[Calvinism|Doctrines of Grace]]. If the Board of Administrators approves an applicant who holds to a confession of faith from the Reformed tradition that has not yet listed, the above list of acceptable confessions shall be updated to include such document.'' | ||
* Possess enough basic knowledge for and is capable of utilizing the [[wiki]] information system platform that [[ReformedWiki.org]] uses. | *Possess enough basic knowledge for and is capable of utilizing the [[wiki]] information system platform that [[ReformedWiki.org]] uses. | ||
* Possess a notable/reputable background or leadership role in and/or educational credentials within the Reformed Christian faith tradition or community. | *Possess a notable/reputable background or leadership role in and/or educational credentials within the Reformed Christian faith tradition or community. | ||
<strong>Notice:</strong> All or some of these above provisions may not be enforceable, if the Board of Administrators (see list of members above) is at or below the minimum number of Members (which is currently set to seven ("7") members). If the Board's membership is at or below the minimum number of members, the Administrators shall work towards electing new members to the Board of Administrators. | <strong>Notice:</strong> All or some of these above provisions may not be enforceable, if the Board of Administrators (see list of members above) is at or below the minimum number of Members (which is currently set to seven ("7") members). If the Board's membership is at or below the minimum number of members, the Administrators shall work towards electing new members to the Board of Administrators. | ||
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| [https://reformedwiki.org/wiki/User:JWChristenson JWChristenson] || [[Jack W. Christenson]] || [[Omaha Bible Church (Omaha, Nebraska)|Omaha Bible Church]] || [[2nd London Baptist Confession (1689)]] || November 14, 2024 | | [https://reformedwiki.org/wiki/User:JWChristenson JWChristenson] || [[Jack W. Christenson]] || [[Omaha Bible Church (Omaha, Nebraska)|Omaha Bible Church]] || [[2nd London Baptist Confession (1689)]] || November 14, 2024 | ||
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<strong>Notice:</strong> The current number of Board Members (6) is currently at or below the minimum, which currently set to seven ("7") members. | <strong>Notice:</strong> The current number of Board Members (6) is currently at or below the minimum, which currently set to seven ("7") members. | ||
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===Administrator application=== | |||
Users who have been invited -or- prospective users (without an invite) who wish to be considered to become an administrator can fill out this online form: https://reformed.link/reformedwikiadmin | |||
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