Ministry Ranking

[Pastor Keith]

Originally Posted by Kutless

so if someone had the gift of healing they are ranked higher than someone who doesn't? Is it the same in hrs prayed?

So many have said Pastors are privy to more info. Is this outside personal council? If the pastors leaked this info to the lower ranks would this deplete authority?

People with the gift of healing or like specialists in the medical field, you have general practioners and then you have specialists who have more knowledge which gives them authority to speak and act on what they know.

It does matter who prays for you!

They are at a higher level until they do something wrong, then they complain because they are being held to a higher standard. Many preachers here have stated that they should not be held to a higher standard than a saint... ya can't have it both ways.

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Sheltiedad

They are at a higher level until they do something wrong, then they complain because they are being held to a higher standard. Many preachers here have stated that they should not be held to a higher standard than a saint... ya can't have it both ways.

or their lifestyle does not match their ministry...

It is interesting...

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by revrandy

or their lifestyle does not match their ministry...

It is interesting...

explain

[Pastor Keith]

Originally Posted by Sheltiedad

They are at a higher level until they do something wrong, then they complain because they are being held to a higher standard. Many preachers here have stated that they should not be held to a higher standard than a saint... ya can't have it both ways.

I don't agree with that, gifted ministers have a different function and calling but they are no better than the saints. I do not believe in the clergy-laity seperation.

[Ferd]

Nona Freeman out ranks me. In fact I think she may outrank everyone currently alive. I know for sure she outranks every one on AFF….even if she isn’t here.

For those that don’t know or have never heard of Sister Nona, you are exempt. For any who do know here and would disagree with me, you need to stop thinking. It isn’t one of your talents.

I am reminded of something written by George Orwell. All animals are equal. Some are more equal than others.

[Pastor Keith]

Originally Posted by revrandy

or their lifestyle does not match their ministry...

It is interesting...

Or those who claim something and really have nothing... Now that is interesting!

[Malvaro]

Originally Posted by Michlow

I have decided to cut corners and do this the easy way.

God is no respecter of persons.

That's the bottom line.

We are all equal members of the body of Christ, which Christ as the head.

Equal in opportunity at grace and mercy? yes
Equal in responsibility and accountability? nope....

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by keith4him

Or those who claim something and really have nothing... Now that is interesting!

I completely agree with you...

[revrandy]

Romans 12
1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

3For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

4For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

5So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Sometimes I think Paul really stressed equality among Christians and used Apostolic Authority when it came to problems... then stressed his own faults to help folks understand...