<p>Throughout the history of the church, ordination has been practiced in nearly all its branches or denominations. Yet there has never been a set theology or procedure for this rite - probably because there is no general agreement on what it signifies. According to author Warkentin, All kinds of suppositions about ordination abound The Scriptures of the New Testament are called upon to substantiate many of these assumptions, but contradictory doctrines continue to coexist. Warkentin's aim in this book is to examine the historical, exegetical, and theological sources of the rite of ordination. In the course of her study, several issues pertinent to church leadership practices emerge. Does a representative-mediatorial view of the ministry lead to encroachment on the office of the risen Lord and hinder the functioning of spiritual gifts in the church? Can we arrive at authentic scriptural norms on which to base leadership patterns in our churches? Warkentin's answers to these questions are both surprising and thought-provoking. She believes that the priesthood of all believers loses its meaning unless we recognize that true ministry - Christian service - can be practiced by each Christian according to his or her spiritual gifts, regardless of ordination. According to Warkentin: The vocabulary of the New Testament permits no pyramidal forms . . . Ordination can have no function in such a system, for it sets up barriers where none should exist, that is, between one Christian and another, and hinders the mutual service by which the church is edified.</p>

Ordination: A Biblical-Historical View

Warkentin, Marjorie

Religion & Spirituality

Wipf and Stock

<p>There is no specific guidebook for this adventure called life; it is the journey itself to pay attention and say yes to.Saying Yes to Life is a loving invitation for people who long to live life more fully after spending too much time with their noses in the guidebooks, thinking everyone else knows best, and missing out on the beautiful views all around.In this sensory-filled portrayal of travelling from a place of heavy obligations to a heart-centred life filled with lightness and love, Marjorie Warkentin takes you on a journey to:notice where you have been ignoring your intuition and pushing through at all costs. explore what it looks like to trust more fully, face uncertainty more courageously, live more authentically, and, ultimately, be a true leader of your life.embrace the messy path of adventure full of magical experiences with arms wide open, remembering that you are safe and never alone. By the end of the trail, you will be invited to follow your inner wisdom and be true to yourself; discover you no longer need to depend on external guidance when you come to a crossroads; and see it's possible to live a life filled with love and grace.And it all starts by saying "yes"!</p>

Saying Yes to Life: Embracing the Magic and Messiness of the Journey

Awaken Village Press

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Ordination: A Biblical-Historical View

Saying Yes to Life: Embracing the Magic and Messiness of the Journey