Church discipline consist of a series of every widening circles as described in the links section below. To use Dan Frederick's scheme [1] THE PROCESS In consideration of delineating the process of corrective care, there are a number of ways to outline the progressive steps. For this article I offer the following format, suggesting that four levels may be established. It must be emphasized once again that the goal is not punishment, but restoration to fellowship with the Lord and with the fellowship of believers.