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→Practice in the Christian Church: added brief section citing Mk 9:39 and Lk 9:50 and Mt 7:15-20 with quotations and links to commentaries
====Methodism====
====Methodism====
The [[United Methodist Church]] holds that the ritual of exorcism involves "the casting out of an objective power of evil which has gained possession of a person."<ref name="The Methodist Church-Exorcism (1)">{{cite book|title=The Methodist Conference - Friday 25th June, 1976 (Preston)|quote=...the casting out of an objective power of evil which has gained possession of a person.|publisher = The Methodist Church of Great Britain|accessdate = 2008–05–23}}</ref> Moreover, the Methodist Church teaches that "the authority to exorcise has been given to the Church as one of the ways in which Christ's Ministry is continued in the world."<ref name="The Methodist Church-Exorcism (2)">{{cite book|title=The Methodist Conference - Friday 25th June, 1976 (Preston)|quote=...the authority to exorcise has been given to the Church as one of the ways in which Christ's Ministry is continued in the world.|publisher = The Methodist Church of Great Britain|accessdate = 2008–05–23}}</ref> [[Elder (Methodism)|Ordained clergy]] must first consult the [[District Superintendent (United Methodist Church)|district superintendent]] in order to perform an exorcism.<ref name="The Methodist Church-Exorcism (3)">{{cite book|title=The Methodist Conference - Friday 25th June, 1976 (Preston)|quote=The form of any service of healing for those believed to be possessed should be considered in consultation with the ministerial staff of the circuit (or in one-minister circuits with those whom the Chairman of the District suggests).|publisher = The Methodist Church of Great Britain|accessdate = 2008–05–23}}</ref> The Methodist Church holds that it is of great importance to ensure that the presence and love of Christ is assured to the individual(s) seeking help.<ref name="The Methodist Church-Exorcism (4)">{{cite book|title=The Methodist Conference - Friday 25th June, 1976 (Preston)|quote=Since pastoral guidance is first and foremost concerned to assure the presence and love of Christ, it is important to follow this practice in these cases also.|publisher = The Methodist Church of Great Britain|accessdate = 2008–05–23}}</ref> In addition, the ministry of the "bible, prayer and sacraments" should be extended to these individuals as well.<ref name="The Methodist Church-Exorcism (5)">{{cite book|title=The Methodist Conference - Friday 25th June, 1976 (Preston)|quote=The ministry of bible, prayer and sacraments should be extended to those seeking help. |publisher = The Methodist Church of Great Britain|accessdate = 2008–05–23}}</ref> A combination of these things has been proven to be effective.<ref name="Westminster Methodist Central Hall-Exorcism">{{cite web|url = http://www.methodist-central-hall.org.uk/sermons/MartinTurnerSermons/ExorcismIn2006.pdf| title = Exorcism in 2006|publisher = Westminster Methodist Central Hall (Rev. Martin Turner)|accessdate = 2009–05–25}}</ref> For example, in one particular situation, a Roman Catholic woman believed that her house was haunted, and therefore consulted her [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priest]] for assistance. Since he was not available to drive the [[demons]] from the woman's home, she contacted a Methodist pastor, who exorcised the evil spirits from a room, which was believed to be the source of distress in the house, and celebrated [[Holy Communion]] in the same place;<ref name="Westminster Methodist Central Hall-Exorcism"/> following these actions, there was no longer any problem in the house.<ref name="Westminster Methodist Central Hall-Exorcism"/>
The [[United Methodist Church]] holds that the ritual of exorcism involves "the casting out of an objective power of evil which has gained possession of a person."<ref name="The Methodist Church-Exorcism (1)">{{cite book|title=The Methodist Conference - Friday 25th June, 1976 (Preston)|quote=...the casting out of an objective power of evil which has gained possession of a person.|publisher = The Methodist Church of Great Britain|accessdate = 2008–05–23}}</ref> Moreover, the Methodist Church teaches that "the authority to exorcise has been given to the Church as one of the ways in which Christ's Ministry is continued in the world."<ref name="The Methodist Church-Exorcism (2)">{{cite book|title=The Methodist Conference - Friday 25th June, 1976 (Preston)|quote=...the authority to exorcise has been given to the Church as one of the ways in which Christ's Ministry is continued in the world.|publisher = The Methodist Church of Great Britain|accessdate = 2008–05–23}}</ref> [[Elder (Methodism)|Ordained clergy]] must first consult the [[District Superintendent (United Methodist Church)|district superintendent]] in order to perform an exorcism.<ref name="The Methodist Church-Exorcism (3)">{{cite book|title=The Methodist Conference - Friday 25th June, 1976 (Preston)|quote=The form of any service of healing for those believed to be possessed should be considered in consultation with the ministerial staff of the circuit (or in one-minister circuits with those whom the Chairman of the District suggests).|publisher = The Methodist Church of Great Britain|accessdate = 2008–05–23}}</ref> The Methodist Church holds that it is of great importance to ensure that the presence and love of Christ is assured to the individual(s) seeking help.<ref name="The Methodist Church-Exorcism (4)">{{cite book|title=The Methodist Conference - Friday 25th June, 1976 (Preston)|quote=Since pastoral guidance is first and foremost concerned to assure the presence and love of Christ, it is important to follow this practice in these cases also.|publisher = The Methodist Church of Great Britain|accessdate = 2008–05–23}}</ref> In addition, the ministry of the "bible, prayer and sacraments" should be extended to these individuals as well.<ref name="The Methodist Church-Exorcism (5)">{{cite book|title=The Methodist Conference - Friday 25th June, 1976 (Preston)|quote=The ministry of bible, prayer and sacraments should be extended to those seeking help. |publisher = The Methodist Church of Great Britain|accessdate = 2008–05–23}}</ref> A combination of these things has been proven to be effective.<ref name="Westminster Methodist Central Hall-Exorcism">{{cite web|url = http://www.methodist-central-hall.org.uk/sermons/MartinTurnerSermons/ExorcismIn2006.pdf| title = Exorcism in 2006|publisher = Westminster Methodist Central Hall (Rev. Martin Turner)|accessdate = 2009–05–25}}</ref> For example, in one particular situation, a Roman Catholic woman believed that her house was haunted, and therefore consulted her [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priest]] for assistance. Since he was not available to drive the [[demons]] from the woman's home, she contacted a Methodist pastor, who exorcised the evil spirits from a room, which was believed to be the source of distress in the house, and celebrated [[Holy Communion]] in the same place;<ref name="Westminster Methodist Central Hall-Exorcism"/> following these actions, there was no longer any problem in the house.<ref name="Westminster Methodist Central Hall-Exorcism"/>
==Mark 9:38-40 and Luke 9:50 "He does not follow us"==
Jesus Himself counselled acceptance of the performance of genuine exorcisms done by those who do not belong to one's own group of believers, countering potential [[denomination]]al jealousies, competitions and oppositions of others' ministries as not being truly authentic or licit.
*"And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is on our part." KJV Mark 9:38-40
*"And Jesus said unto him, Forbid ''him'' not: for he that is not against us is for us." KJV Luke 9:50
See [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/mark/9-39 multiple commentaries on Mark 9:39 (biblehub.com)] and [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/luke/9-50 multiple commentaries on Luke 9:50 (biblehub.com)]
*Jesus also said{{cquote|Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither ''can'' a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.<br>Matthew 7:15-20 (KJV)}}
==Notable exorcists==
==Notable exorcists==