Ordination

You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

…you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.