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Pre ordination interview guide 2026

The document is a Pre-Ordination Interview Guide for candidates seeking ordination in the Church of the Brethren. It outlines the responsibilities of the District Ministry Commission, the interview process, and the evaluation criteria for candidates' spiritual, educational, and personal growth. The guide includes sections for personal data, educational preparation, readiness for ministry, ministerial competencies, and ethical considerations. It emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation and assessment before ordination.

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Begin by filling in your personal data, including your name, date of birth, and contact information. Ensure all fields are completed accurately.
In the 'Educational Preparation' section, indicate your educational background as agreed upon with the District Ministry Commission. Provide details about any seminary or training programs you have completed.
Address the 'Development in Ministry' questions thoughtfully. Reflect on your growth since licensing and articulate your understanding of ordination.
Complete the 'Ministerial Competencies' section by answering each question thoroughly. Use additional information sheets if necessary to provide comprehensive responses.
Review your answers for clarity and completeness before submitting the form back to the District Ministry Commission.

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What is an ordination interview?

Purpose: To determine the candidates readiness for ministry and the Churchs readiness.

What to do before ordination?

Before hands of ordination are laid upon a worker he should have given proof of: Experience in various types of ministerial responsibility. Definite call to the ministry as a lifework. Entire consecration of body, soul, and spirit. Spiritual stability. Social maturity. Clear understanding of the Word of God.

What questions are asked at the ordination service?

How would you describe God? Who is Christ? What do you believe about the death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ? When do you receive the Holy Spirit?

What to expect at an ordination?

There are three ordinations in the Sacrament of Holy Orders: diaconate; priesthood; and episcopal. The ordination ceremony includes various rituals, rich in meaning and history, e.g., prostration, laying on of hands, anointing of hands, giving of the chalice and paten, sign of peace.

What to say during ordination?

ORDINATION VOWS I covenant to keep watch over my own life, seeking to live in a manner pleasing to God and worthy of his calling. I covenant to watch over and pray for the flock of God entrusted to my care as one who must give an account.