And all the time...GOD IS GOOD! I just spoke with Harry, my team leader for the Board of Ordained Ministry. He informed me that I have been approved to be commissioned as a probationary elder at Annual Conference in June. I am SO thankful to hear this, because I was really unsure about how my Theology interview went. Obviously, they saw enough growth in my paper and my interview to indicate that I am "ready for ministry." I believe that God's grace had something to do with this happy outcome, too.
So...in June I will begin a three-year period of mentoring, covenant groups, continuing education, etc that will hopefully increase my effectiveness in ministry. At the end of that three year period, I will go before the Board AGAIN, but this time I will be seeking ordination as an elder. If all goes well, I will be ordained in 2010.
For those of you who prayed, thanks! My heart is overflowing with thanksgiving to God!
2 comments:
that is such good news, way to go. You are well on your way.
this is great news.
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