1. Calling and Ordination

2. The Challenges  1. 24/7  2. No Universal Expectations  3. Personal and Public Scrutiny  4. Double Standards  5. Unfavourable Media Attention  6. Burden Carrier  7. Loneliness

3. Towards a Theology of Ordination  1. Prophethood of all believers  2. Indefectibility of the Church  3. Mission Mandate Luke 4:18  4. Priesthood of all believers  5. Gift of Leadership  6. Laying on of hands

4. Definition  Ordination expresses an action accomplished by God and by the community in which the ordained are strengthened by the Spirit to fulfill their role in the service of the church.

5. The Call  1. The need  2. Where, to whom, to what

6. Inward Call  1. Is it persistent or occasional?  2. Learned to pray and think critically?  3. Capacity to empathize with the hurts of others  4. Willingness to give up personal comfort  5. Ability to earn the trust of others?  6. How do others asses your potential?

7. Outside Call  Affirmation of the visible, believing community