Reading: Ordination Expectations (Slides)

Ordination Expectations

By Henry Reyenga

What Do People Expect In An Ordination Certificate?

Many believers want to know that you have had a credible preparation for ministry. 

• Must Have a Christian Leaders Award - Christian Basics or above.
• Recommendations of Three Endorsers.
• Cards, Documents, and Papers.
• International Registration.

Credibility

1. A Place of Credibility – A School and Local Leaders recommend you.  
2. The Academic Competency.
3. The Calling and Confirmation of Calling.
4. Connected to the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Ordination Type

Deacon Minister

• Men and women in the order of Stephen (Acts 6:5) and Phoebe (Romans 16:1-2). 
• Early church understanding of ministry offices.
• Recognized by the United States as a religious organization chartered to educate and ordain leaders.

Recognition of Ordination

• The general population and government officials will recognize the ordination.
• A large number of churches and organizations.
• Churches with closed ordination structures will not accept this or any other ordination except those approved by their leaders.
• The implications of the Christian Leaders Alliance Directory.