Fabio Pierri Pepe

The word ordain in the Bible refers to a setting in place or designation; for example, Joseph was “ordained” as a ruler in Egypt (Acts 7:10); the steward in Jesus’ parable was “ordained” to oversee a household (Matthew 24:45); deacons were “ordained” to serve the Jerusalem church (Acts 6:1-6); and pastors were “ordained” in each city in Crete (Titus 1:5). Acts 13 includes a good example of a ministerial appointment: “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia” (vs. 2-4). It is God Himself who calls individuals to the ministry and qualifies them with gifts (Acts 20:28; Ephesians 4:11). The leaders of the church recognize God’s calling, gifts, and enablement of the individual. With prayer and fasting, the church lays hands on the candidate to demonstrate their commissioning (cf. Acts 6:6; 1 Timothy 5:22).

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