Two important things need to be kept in mind in reference to ordination: Ø The church should not be hasty in ordaining an individual. It should be certain that he has the qualifications to serve in the office whether it is as pastor, as deacon, or as any other leader.

This service was built on earlier examples, especially the ordination service of Cindy Holtrop, who serves on the staff of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. As with the preceding service of installation, this service of ordination draws significantly on baptism imagery.

2021年11月9日 · The act of ordination is a public recognition of one called of God to ministry in Christ’s church, and the authentication of that one for service in the church. The act of the church in ordaining the one so recognized should be in the form of a public service of worship.

2005年6月1日 · Here are several worship service plans for ordination and installation services. You will find many ideas here that will aid you in making this worship event inspiring and challenging as well as one that will reflect the honor of Christian ministry and bring glory to God.

Disciples accept Ordination as a gift of the Holy Spirit at work in the community of faith. In every service of Ordination we, therefore, seek to witness to at least four aspects of this ordering of ministry. 1) Apostolic Ministry: The Ordained enter the apostolic ministry By this we

Acceptance of Ordination Council Report (This is official business of the church. A vote by church members present should be recorded in the church minutes)

The service of Installation of a Pastor is very similar to the Ordination service. The required texts are below within the Outline, and may be included in an Ordination service if the minister is also being installed. AN OUTLINE OF THE SERVICE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PASTOR GATHERING WELCOME - Moderator The Commission Moderator could say:

Ordination / Installation of a Pastor [Using Divine Service Setting One from Lutheran Service Book and rites from the LSB Agenda. Options provided for ordination and installation individually or together.]

Ordination services which extend for 2 or even three hours make people resentful! Per the Regional Church’s "Order of Ministry Policies," a Regional Pastor must see a draft of the ordination service and approve it, along with the approval of your host pastor.

It is the right and responsibility of the local church to ordain those whom it recognizes as being called of God. That ordination may be particular for the local church or it may be general on behalf of all churches of like faith and order. It is done in consultation with associated churches.