Regarding ORDINATION

[Digging4Truth]

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]

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]

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 ?

[Digging4Truth]

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?

[Sherri]

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.

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

What is the basis for your feelings on this issue?

We just believe that scripture proves something powerful happens when there is anointing/laying on of hands.

[DAII]

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.

[DAII]

Originally Posted by Sherri

We just believe that scripture proves something powerful happens when there is anointing/laying on of hands.

I believe this too.

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by Sherri

We just believe that scripture proves something powerful happens when there is anointing/laying on of hands.

I also believe that something powerful happens when there is anointing/laying on of hands.

A minister has hands laid on him many times in his life as is the case for most everyone and the anointing is something that is with a minister daily.

I am speaking of a notion that this anointing increases or changes in some way on the day... or the moment... he is ordained.

[DAII]

Here are org benefits to ordination:

Ordination is the final phase of the licensing process. All ordained ministers enjoy the privileges of...

A subscription to the Pentecostal Herald
A subscription to the Forward Magazine
Life insurance package
Perform funeral ceremonies
Perform wedding ceremonies
Perform practically all duties and responsibilities of the ministry
The possibility of holding office
Each applicant must read the following:

The complete Bible since receiving a general license
One book from each of the categories listed on the current list provided by your district. They can download from ca.upci.org.

Doctrines of the Bible (edited by J.L. Hall and David Bernard (0932581714)
Any additional material required by the District Board.

http://resources.upci.net/ordination.htm