Is anybody an Ordained Minister?

[nomoweavesfome]

I'm just curious on if and how you became ordained especially according to your gifts.

Opportunity has come my way as an Ordained Minister, but my gift according to scripture is Discerning Spirits #1 being strongest and Word of Wisdom #2. I have been hesitant towards ordination because I'm trying to see how it correlates with the gift God gave me.

 

[GodsPromises]

I am a licensed Minister, have been for almost 2 years.

As for my gifts my primary gift is as exhorter which as Minister and as a Christian I do naturally so it just comes so easy for me. I encourage every while I go and even when I preach my word is usually an word of exhortation to encourage the saints of God.

Pray about your calling. If God has really called you to the ministry there is nothing that you will be able to do to stop it. Believe me I know. I ran for a long time and was happy where I was until I couldn't run anymore. Your gifts will agree with your calling.

 

[MrsQueeny]

I am a licensed minister and will be ordained in 2009. First I would fast and pray and seek the Lord regarding your calling. I would ask God to reveal what He has for you through your spiritual male heads. Then I would talk to them be it a dh and/or Pastor and see what the Lord has given through them. He will probably tell you first and confirm it through them. HTH Q

 

[PaperClip]

What are you being ordained to do?

I ask this because regardless of what your spiritual gifts are, ordination in general refers to leadership, authority, and service. These things can be done regardless of what your gifts are.

If it is an ordination for a specific service that you feel you may be inequipped for or does not align with your gifts, talents, desires, and skills, then that is something to consider as well....

And of course, fast, pray, seek the Lord to know which way to go and how to do.

 

[Ramya]

I'm still a MIT. I get my license in January. I should be "ordained" in a year or so. God told me that I was a watchman and a "fisher of men". Everything else as far as ministry has just literally fallen into my lap.

 

[nomoweavesfome]

I love you guys for answering me. Thank you thank you thank you. The ordination is for Ministry. To me, (and I could be just overanalyzing the whole thing really. I just want to be absolutely certain) ministry is such a broad avenue but yet not really. I am the type who has no problem being in the back seat while being effective. I'm not into titles and such and I think maybe my mindset about being an ordained Minister is the fact that there is no back seat. You are totally in the forefront and maybe that's what I'm most uncomfortable with. I am totally happy being an ambassador for Christ Jesus, although God has given me several dreams and visions of an alarmed nature where I am supposed to "let the people know". It is a specific assignment and I don't want to misconstrue that with ordination. and I think titles scare me. I do have leadership skills and equipped with authority. I do "minister" , give "word of wisdom", and "discern spirits" specifically to women, and a girlfriend and I are are going to start a women's group. Do ya'll think I'm overanalyzing?

 

[HeChangedMyName]

Hahahahahaha. I don't what it means, but I just noticed that the ad on the top of the screen was

That is funny too, because it is the school I was going to. Nazarene Bible College I have one more year left which I will complete beginning next fall when my money is no longer funny.

Funny huh?

 

[nomoweavesfome]

oh wow! I never even pay attention to those banners! except one time when they had the belly fat Ad right aftr Dysylla made her back fat and neked post! hahaaha.

I'm scared to even click on that! lol

but yes! of course the researcher that i am, I pulled this up and it somewhat sums up some things: I was ok with the last one really. lol
Definitions of ministry on the Web:

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
building where the business of a government department is transacted
a government department under the direction of a minister
the work of a minister of religion; "he is studying for the ministry"
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

Ministry is an influential, Grammy-nominated American industrial metal band founded by frontman Al Jourgensen in 1981.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry (band)

Ministry: International Journal for Pastors is the international monthly magazine of the Ministerial Association of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. It is aimed at pastors and ministers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and also those of other denominations. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry (magazine)

A ministry (usually preceded by the definite article, i.e. the ministry) refers to a collective body of government ministers headed by a prime minister. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry (collective executive)

A ministry is a department of a government, led by a minister. Ministries are usually subordinate to the cabinet, and prime minister, president or chancellor. A government will usually have numerous ministries, each with a specialised field of service. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry (government department)

Government department in a regal system (eg the current UK system); The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a prime minister
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ministry

Gospel-inspired activity (generally referring to an individual rather than a group), with an emphasis on the attitude and approach brought to it.
www.holyfamilybordeaux.org/glossary.html

"Service," that is, the responsibility and work that God commits to believers in Christ, each according to the special capacity that God ...
www.answering-islam.org/Testimonies/TruePath/glossary.htm

A cabinet Minister's complete area of responsibility (or portfolio) as defined by legislation. Each ministry consists of a department and, in many cases, several regulated funds and agencies. The Legislative Assembly does not vote on spending by regulated funds and agencies.
www.assembly.ab.ca/pub/gdbook/glossary.htm

the duties and services of a minister
www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/priestly/vocab.asp

(the...) members from both houses of parliament chosen from the party or coalition of parties with a majority in the lower house to administer the country, who are formally appointed by the governor-general as his or her ministers of state. ...
www.artistwd.com/joyzine/australia/strine/m-4.php

Ministry is the use of a person's gifts and talents, time and energy, in the service of others. It involves the exercise of roles designated by the Church to fulfil its mission in different works of service, such as in worship, teaching, leadership, the sacraments, welfare, and stewardship.
www.vocations.ca/Questions/What_is_a_vocation/common_terms.php

Often known as pastoral* ministry, it refers to Christian service to the faithful. Ministries are also offices in the Church (formerly known as "Minor Orders"). ...
www.augustinianrecollects.org/glossary.html

the Ministry in British Columbia that is responsible for colleges, university colleges, institutes and agencies at any particular time.
www.scoea.bc.ca/glossary2001.htm

(1) teaching from the Bible; (2) receiving personal prayer and counselling (3) a personal gift or ability from God
www.request.org.uk/main/churches/glossary.htm

the works of the Church; each individual work of the Church. There are many ministries in the Church, all work for the evangelization of the ...
www.edmundschools.org/sys-tmpl/terms/

The word ministry literally means "service." In the Christian life, it refers to specific roles, tasks and works of service designated by the Church.
www.youngstownvocations.org/priest-definitions.htm

The role and responsibility of the individual in/to the Church
www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/sharedaccounts/cathedral/terminology.html

noun: the office, duties, or functions of a minister or clergy member
www.uuscouters.org/glossary.htm

ministry ...presbyterian form of ministry, developed by John Calvin, is used in most Presbyterian and Reformed churches. Ministers are teaching elders and share with lay elders and collegial regional bodies (presbyteries) the governance of the church.
www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/475098/presbytery

the body of ministers of state
www.gradesaver.com/classicnotes/titles/lifeisbeautiful/terms.html

“Urban ministry is the active engagement of Christians as co-regents with God in the life of the City, for the purpose of identifying, introducing, exhibiting, and celebrating the Kingdom of God in all manner of spirit-enhancing forms. ...
www.missionstrategy.org/missionstra.../Session1b/Definitions/tabid/264/Default.aspx

The British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection; to which Alcan reports on compliance with its permit requirements.
www.alcaninbc.com/environmental-reports/2003/pages/13-Glossary.html

means the Ministry of Economic Development or any other department given responsibility for allocation of the Crown-Retained Spectrum from time to time;
www.rsm.govt.nz/cms/policy-and-plan...location-rules/2-allocation-rules/definitions

The active service of the baptized, dependent upon the gifts of the individual and the needs of the community, and always directed to the building ...
www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/DOGWeb/wsotft3.nsf/PageByKey/5303A5621AA2554F85256C310070D972.html

The work of serving others. All followers of Jesus are called to be ministers.
www.oldsteeplechurch.com/yourti109341.html

 

[PaperClip]

Ok, here's the natural underbelly of "ordained ministry", at least from what I have observed down through the years:

--have to be at EVERY SERVICE
--have to pay some kind of assessment/duty or give beyond the laymember on a regular basis
--have to be available to minister (there is no "off the clock"
--be prepared for greater spiritual (and natural) attack

So to anybody considering any kind of ministry, make sure it's God....

Don't mean to startle....

 

[nomoweavesfome]

Thank you all, I realize thru speaking with you the answers to my own questions. It has become undeniably clear. still would like to hear from others tho.

 

[nissi]

Ok, here's the natural underbelly of "ordained ministry", at least from what I have observed down through the years:

--have to be at EVERY SERVICE
--have to pay some kind of assessment/duty or give beyond the laymember on a regular basis
--have to be available to minister (there is no "off the clock"
--be prepared for greater spiritual (and natural) attack

So to anybody considering any kind of ministry, make sure it's God....

Don't mean to startle....

I am also ordained...Ditto, I would agree with FoxyScholar re "the underbelly," but when He calls you, He also prepares you for the ups and downs. So please as the Lord said, "Count the cost."...

I also agree with someone else who said being called into leadership in Christ's Church is the focus of ordination, not necessarily identifying spiritual gifts. Both lay and clergy are gifted for their individual assignments, so the gifts are simply tools specific to your ministry to function in your calling.

Ordination means that you are prepared to take on the weight of the ministry and share the burden (the pressure) with Christ Jesus and the leadership in the house that you are assigned. So be prepared to shoulder the responsibility for the sheep in Christ's Church. Your life is no longer your own, like Paul said, you are a bondservant of the Lord Jesus Christ under His yoke! Lord, have mercy! lol! Thank you for reminding me! You refresh my memory in my responsibility!!!! LOL!

I could share more, but unless you need more information, I defer to others for their feedback... Blessings to the saints!

 

[PaperClip]

I am also ordained...Ditto, I would agree with FoxyScholar re "the underbelly," but when He calls you, He also prepares you for the ups and downs. So please as the Lord said, "Count the cost."...

I also agree with someone else who said being called into leadership in Christ's Church is the focus of ordination, not necessarily identifying spiritual gifts. Both lay and clergy are gifted for their individual assignments, so the gifts are simply tools specific to your ministry to function in your calling.

Ordination means that you are prepared to take on the weight of the ministry and share the burden (the pressure) with Christ Jesus and the leadership in the house that you are assigned. So be prepared to shoulder the responsibility for the sheep in Christ's Church. Your life is no longer your own, like Paul said, you are a bondservant of the Lord Jesus Christ under His yoke! Lord, have mercy! lol! Thank you for reminding me! You refresh my memory in my responsibility!!!! LOL!

I could share more, but unless you need more information, I defer to others for their feedback... Blessings to the saints!

Good word....