The Problem of Ordination - Lessons from Early Christian History

There are many ways in which ministry and ordination can be understood. The question before us is, however, what is the nature of Christian ministry and how much has our understanding of ministry in the Church been influenced by Christian tradition? The delegates to the 2010 Session of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Atlanta called for a thorough review of the theology of ministry and ordination during the 2010-2015 quinquennium. This paper is written in the spirit of this call and contributes to the discussion by presenting a short history of ministry and ordination in the early Christian Church.

Availability:
Free
Publication Date:
2013
Author:
Darius Jankiewicz
Publisher:
Language:
English
Resource Type:
Unpublished Plans & Papers; Internet Resources
Resource Objective:
Administration & Leadership
Level:
Tertiary
Audience:
Administrator / Leader, Parent / Informal Education
Religious Origin:
Seventh-day Adventist