§ 225-j. Powers of incorporated societies. 1. An incorporated free
Methodist church may, under restrictions hereinafter provided, sell,
mortgage, or otherwise dispose of or encumber its real estate, but not
for current expenses.

2. Said corporation shall at all times permit such ministers belonging
to the free Methodist church as shall from time to time be duly
authorized by the general conference of said church or by the annual
conference, within whose bounds the said corporation may be, to preach
and expound God's Holy Word therein; and shall permit pastors and
district superintendents duly appointed, to execute the discipline of
said free Methodist church and to administer the sacraments therein.