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3.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What is the difference between ordination and licensing?

2. Ordination involves an examination of the candidate by his peers. Why is this so important?

3-5. List three prerequisites for a person to be ordained:

6-10. Name five of the 12 topics that a person should familiarize himself with in preparing for an ordination
exam.

11-15. List four of the possible 9 elements contained in a typical service of ordination.

3.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

Activity: Have you ever been ordained? If so, describe how you prepared for your ordination. If
not and you are called to be a pastor, what steps can you make to become ordained?

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