Ordination to Pastoral Ministry Richard L. Mayhue Ordination describes the biblical concept of God’s appointment of men to full-time ministry.1 Today, the church recognizes ordained men when their ministerial desires, godly life, and giftedness for ministry match the biblical standards (both subjective and objective) that identify a man whom God has called to ministry. Scripture does not specify the detailed procedure by which a man qualifies for ordination; therefore, liberty prevails when outlining