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Ordination Service and Guidelines for Ordination for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Contents

I. Theological and Historical Foundations

II. General Information and Background

1. Policies and Criteria for the Order of Ministry
   
2. The Character of the Ordination Service

III. Preparation for the Service

1. Spiritual Preparation
   
2. Procedures
   
3. Regional Participation
   
4. Selecting a Date and Time

IV. Arranging the Service

1. Participants
   
2. Participants' Dress and Rehearsal
   
3. Music
   
4. Scripture Readings and the Sermon
   
5. Procedures for Presenting Candidate
   
6. Covenant of Ordination and Laying on of Hands
   
7. Presentation of the Signs of the Office of Ministry
   
8. Communion Service
   
9. Worship Bulletin
   
10. Seating
    
11. Length of Time
    
12. Signing the Ordination Certificate

V. A Model Service in Outline

VI. "A Service of Ordination to Christian Ministry"

VII. Additional Matters

1. Invitations
   
2. Reception
   
3. General Expenses

VIII. Host Congregation Check List

Acknowledgments

Produced by: Council on Christian Unity and Disciples Home Missions 1990

Revised by: General Commission on the Ministry 1999