A member of the clergy in good standing who has not been granted retirement status and who has remained unassigned for four or more consecutive years is considered to be no longer participating as a member of the clergy and is required to file his or her credential. The District Ministerial Credentials Board or District Board of Ministry shall report to the district assembly “the credential of (the elder or deacon in question) has been filed by the District Ministerial Credentials Board or District Board of Ministry.” This action should be considered nonprejudicial to character. The individual who files may have his or her credential reinstated. (539.10)