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1 | The Ordination of Women | Joel 2:28 | Searcher56 | 61305 | ||
We should go to the place where we can serve and minister ... even if it means to cross demoninations. | ||||||
2 | The Ordination of Women | Joel 2:28 | justme | 61384 | ||
Searcher56: You have got the point exactly! I do not think a true calling, a person believes is from the Lord, would cause such disruption of a church. In the end the call is confirmed by the person finding their ministry and minister. Many have left their church of origin and moved to another and found the Lord uses many different Christian churches, despite some wide theological different beliefs. Crossing demoninations has serious drawbacks. There will be losses, in friendships, support, and those you leave may well be unforgiving. Then on top of the list of changing demoninations means learning how that system works, which can be quite hard. Becoming accepted by the new demonination takes time, to build trust and getting to know who is who, and how the authority system works. I went from being an ordained Southern Baptist, To American Baptist. My ordination had to be reviewed, and I had to do a full theological desertation paper, That took almost six months. Then I went before a selected group, made up specfically for ordination recommendation. This was very difficult, and then learning a totally new way of relating to those in authority over me. As we agreed, we go where we can serve, and it does take much prayer, and knowing what you are doing is the Lords will for you. I sincerely hope your church and this lady can work together to help her find the place for which God is calling her. justme. |
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3 | The Ordination of Women | Joel 2:28 | Searcher56 | 61451 | ||
justme, It is sad that ABC took so long. Just because you were ordained SBC and went to SBC sem, I presume. Calling a pastor should include what they believe, but a desertation paper is a little much. Searcher |
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4 | The Ordination of Women | Joel 2:28 | justme | 61456 | ||
Searcher:I did not think it was too much. ABC just expects their pastors to be more educated and have a solid foundation theologicaly. I went to the SBC Seminary 1 year ans ABC three more to get two degrees. All that was a blessing! I can say the most important thing I knew before seminary, is even more true afterwards. Jesus loves me! This I know for the Bible tells me so everyday of my life! I also learned just because you have gone to seminary does not mean you are a spiritual person. To become Christlike takes a life time, not just a few years. I am retired now and attend a non-denominational church. So I would say as you did, go where you can serve. Thanks for your reply. justme |
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