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Many pastors and churches are buying into today’s consumer-oriented culture and losing sight of a higher biblical calling. Preoccupied with image and standing, measurable success and market effectiveness, pastors are replacing the biblical role of shepherd for the worldly model of shopkeeper. Rediscovering Pastoral Ministry offers insights from a team of pastors and scholars, examining the...

ORDINATION PROCESS OF GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH14 I. Constitution Ordination by Grace Community Church constitutes the formal, local church affirmation of a man’s call, his biblical qualifications, and his recognized capabilities for Christian ministry. The latter includes the ability to preach and teach. Our ordination is recognized by most independent, evangelical churches. The State of California and the Internal Revenue Service also accept our ordination. II. Definitions The following definitions