How Do You Become Ordained As A Presbyterian Minister?
The Presbyterian church believes all members of the church are called to ministry and expected to be a living example. Some, however, are called to take on leadership roles within the church. This call to leadership contains three parts. The first part is the inner sense of calling every minister should have. The second part involves the church community testing that call to ensure its validity. The final part is the church community calling you to take on a leadership role. Tell your church’s governing body or Session that you feel you are being called to ministry. For the Session to consider your request, you must have been an active member of the church for at least six months. You must also be either married or chaste. The ordained life is not open to sexually active singles or homosexuals. Make sure your request is sent on to the Committee on the Preparation for Ministry of the church’s Presbytery. The presbytery is the regional governing body. Once the request is in the hands of
