Category Archives: Ordination Questions

7. How do you intend to affirm, teach and apply Part II of the Discipline (Doctrinal Standards and Our Theological Task) in your work in the ministry to which you have been called? As a Christian, my first obligation is … Continue reading →

6. What is your understanding of the kingdom of God; the Resurrection; and eternal life? “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done…” It is a prayer that has been central to the Christian faith from its inception. But what is … Continue reading →

5. What is your conception of the activity of the Holy Spirit in personal faith, in the community of believers, and in responsible living in the world? In the Gospel of John, Jesus talks with the disciples about how the … Continue reading →

4. How do you interpret the statement Jesus Christ is Lord? The very earliest confession of the Christian church was, “Jesus Christ is Lord.” To those who made this declaration, these words summarized the theology that encompassed all other faith … Continue reading →

3. What is your understanding of humanity and the human need for divine grace? One of the most troubling passages in the Bible for me comes from Romans 7 where Paul contrasts who he is with who he wants to … Continue reading →

2. What is your understanding of evil as it exists in the world? One of the most difficult questions we face as humans deals with the existence of evil. The existence of evil, I think, is beyond question. Very few … Continue reading →

I am currently completing the requirements for provisional membership in the UMC. Provisional membership is the next step in the process towards being ordained as an Elder. Part of the requirements include answering sixteen question from the Book of Discipline. … Continue reading →