if clarity is to be attained: First, the fruits of ecumenical studies and dialogues concerning the ministry (e.g., the → Faith and Order document Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry [1982]) needs to be received (→ Reception, Ecumenical) in a way that gives theological and ecclesial specificity to the nature, status, and tasks of pastoral ministry. Not least, it is important to gain a renewed understanding of ordained ministry in relation to the sacrament of → baptism and the common calling of all baptized