N.J. Stat. Ann. § 16:10A-13

The written acknowledged consent by the appropriate district superintendent to any sale, conveyance or transfer of real property by a local church of, or by an organization connected with, The United Methodist Church shall constitute a release and discharge of such property from any right, title or interest of The United Methodist Church, and in the case of a mortgage such consent shall constitute a formal recognition of the priority of the mortgage lien, whether or not the deed of conveyance to such local church or organization contained a trust clause in favor of The United Methodist Church.