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Soli Deo Gloria · #15 (**permalink**) 04-23-2008, 11:17 AM

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I think this is where the rubber hits the road. An Ordination IS for life, for if it weren't, I suppose we could ordain for an hour or so, perhaps a year depending on our mood! A man who has been called by God will be set apart by God. There is NO arbitrary time that a man is not ordained, once an ordination takes place its for life. This is not to say that a man can't loose his ordination for willful and habitual behavior that is contrary to scripture, I think we could all agree on that. I have a great deal of respect for all men who have received the call of God and have been fruitful in the ministry they have been called to, whether their Baptist, Presbyterians, Independent, congregational, community, Lutheran etc. I would recognize there Ordination as a "badge" but more specifically "set apart for the work of ministry." Believe it or not, God does work outside the walls of denominations. I suppose we could debate which denominations that have strayed (that is a subject for another time).

Once again, excellent point. I can see where both of you are coming from, and in my opinion, both are making excellent points.

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Soli,If you make the decision to move from the SBC (which I would

) and felt led to a denomination that fits more with your reformed theology I would consider only the denominations that recognize your accomplishments for what they are and what God has done through you. There are other options (ARBCA, or even the CCCC). Again let me say that, God has done a good work in you, don't let man make the decision that God's call wasn't good enough. also remember, when you are canidating, their not just interviewing you, your interviewing them.

Thanks for the advice hollandmin. I am familiar with the ARBCA...but not so much with the CCCC. What exactly is the CCCC and where could I find more information about them. If you do not want to use this thread to post that information, you are welcome to send me a private message regarding this hollandmin.