Regarding ORDINATION

Digging4Truth · #1 01-29-2010, 08:01 AM

I'd say today's ordination is more of a organizational recognition than anything and I don't think any calling, anointing or authority between us & God changes one iota at that point in time.

DAII · #2 01-29-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

I'd say today's ordination is more of a organizational recognition than anything and I don't think any calling, anointing or authority between us & God changes one iota at that point in time.

DKB feels differently as the quote is his .... in the February issue of the Herald.

Digging4Truth · #3 01-29-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DAII

DKB feels differently as the quote is his .... in the February issue of the Herald.

One would wonder what the source of his thought process might be.

Sherri · #4 01-29-2010, 08:46 AM

I believe something powerful happens when there is laying on of hands by those in authority over you. We ordain our ministers, after they have met the requirements, and we expect them to move to a higher level of commitment and spirituality afterwards.

DAII · #5 01-29-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

I believe something powerful happens when there is laying on of hands by those in authority over you. We ordain our ministers, after they have met the requirements, and we expect them to move to a higher level of commitment and spirituality afterwards.

Do you make a distinction between ministers and ordained ministers ... and what are the requirements for ordination ??? ....

What additional monetary requirements are there and are there any extended benefits to ordination through LTC ?

Sherri · #6 01-29-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DAII

Do you make a distinction between minsters and ordained ministers ... and what are the requirement for ordination .... what additional monetary requirement are there and are there any extended benefits to ordinatio ?

No money requirements. LOL! As far as qualifying requirements, they have to read a pretty extensive list of books and watch some DVDs that Eddie requires. All of our pastoral staff are ordained ministers; there are a few lay members who have been, but most are not.

I'm not sure what you mean by benefits. Financially I guess they can now claim a pastoral housing allowance if they're ordained staff. I think the greatest benefits are spiritual.

DAII · #7 01-29-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

No money requirements. LOL! As far as qualifying requirements, they have to read a pretty extensive list of books and watch some DVDs that Eddie requires. All of our pastoral staff are ordained ministers; there are a few lay members who have been, but most are not.

I'm not sure what you mean by benefits. Financially I guess they can now claim a pastoral housing allowance if they're ordained staff. I think the greatest benefits are spiritual.

That would be the clear contrast to the 3 tiered system the UPCI has between local, general and ordained minister ... as well as the monetary requirements ....

I am definitely for some type of training and mentorship ....

I figured that all the pastoral staff was ordained ... as I didn't recall JC having to go through any tiers.

Some of the political benefits within the org deal with being able to eligible for various higher offices.

Digging4Truth · #8 01-29-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

I believe something powerful happens when there is laying on of hands by those in authority over you. We ordain our ministers, after they have met the requirements, and we expect them to move to a higher level of commitment and spirituality afterwards.

What is the basis for your feelings on this issue?