Normally in a Baptist church, an ordination consists of a council of pastors from sister churches who examine the candidate, followed by a recommendation to the church. The church then votes (normally they follow the advise of the council).
Now here is the question. Does your church vote with a majority vote only or super majority such as 2/3 or 3/4.
Why would a church vote to ordain a man with only a simple majority when they would require a 3/4 vote to install their own pastor.
Also does your church require a unanimous vote of the ordination council ....
Hmmmm
Ordaning a man...
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Salty, Nov 21, 2010.
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Our church would call a council of ordained "veteran" elders. They would question on basic doctrinal fidelity and personal holiness and recommend to our elders/congregation to ordain or to wait and help the brother overcome some deficiencies.
We would hold a private meeting of the men of the church, discuss the situation (to ordain, not or wait) and then each person speak to the matter. We reach a consensus, led by the elders, and move ahead.
(We are an elder-led, not elder-dictator, reformed baptist congregation so a tad different than the "majority rules" of many baptist church congregational polity) -
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Honestly, I don't know. I know when our last ordination occurred, 5 pastors were ordained and it was unanimous. Honestly, I think if even one had a concern, it would be worthy to wait.
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The ordained elders called for the council might not give a 100% recommendation, but it is only that - a recommendation.
The men of the church might not give a 100% recommendation, either. But ANY negative is seriously considered.
The vote of the elders is 100% to ordain or to put it off until deficiencies are remedied.