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How is a man called to office in the church**
-The individual: Through the inward testimony of a good conscience as a calling of the Spirit.
-The church: Declaring it believes the man is called and it wants him to serve.
-The Court: A court of the church agrees and is satisfied that he is qualified.
- For RE and deacons, the court is the session
- For TE the court is the presbytery
BCO 16-2.
What is a candidate?
BCO 18-1
A candidate for the ministry is a member of the Church in full communion who, believing
himself to be called to preach the Gospel, submits himself to the care and guidance of the Presbytery
in his course of study and of practical training to prepare himself for this office.
What Is Required To Become A Candidate?
BCO 18-2
Session endorsement
Member at least six months
File with clerk at least one month before presbytery meeting-
What is a licentiate?
BCO 19-1
A licentiate is a person examined and permitted to preach within the pulpits of the PCA with the authority of the presbytery of the jurisdiction where he will preach.
In what areas is a prospective licentiate examined?
BCO 19-2
Christian experience and inward call.
Written or oral: Theology (Westminster Standards), English Bible, and Book of Church Order .
Orally before Presbytery: on same as above.
Provide written sermon and deliver it before Presbytery
What is Internship?
BCO 19-7
Candidates for the ministry of the Gospel undergo a time of “internship” in order that some trial is made in regard to the use of gifts and ability to serve as a teaching elder. The internship lasts at least one year and the nature of it is determined by the presbytery. It should involve the candidate in the full scope of duties of any regular ministerial calling.
What Steps must a church take in calling a pastor?**
BCO 20-2 start up to election
1. Session calls a meeting to elect a search committee34-BCO 20-2
2. A congregational meeting must be called for the election of the pastor-BCO 20-3
3 Elected by the congregation and reports to the congregation.
In What Areas Must A Candidate For Ordination Be Examined?
BCO 21-4
Experiential religion Knowledge of Greek and Hebrew
English Bible Theology
Sacraments Church history
History of the PCA Government and Discipline
Paper on a Theological subject Paper on Exegesis (Greek & Hebrew) Preach a sermon
What Vows Must a candidate seeking license take?
BCO 21-5
Commitment to the inerrant, infallible Bible.
Submission to the Confession and Catechisms.
Submission to the form of Church government.
Submission to your brethren.
Perceive yourself called of God.
Promise to maintain the truth of the Gospel and the purity and peace of the church.
Promise to fully exercise your duties.
Willing to take charge of the church.
For an assistant minister only questions 1- 7 shall be used.
Who Has The Final Say In Establishing Or Dissolving A Pastoral Relationship?**
The presbytery
How may a pastoral relation be dissolved?**
BCO 23-1
-Whether cong asks for resignation or pastor offers it, cong mtg is held
-Pastor submits resignation to Presbytery
-Presbytery accepts or doesn’t accept resignation
-Pastor can’t physically leave field until relation dissolved
What is the difference between an Associate Pastor and an Assistant Pastor?**
Associate Pastor
-Called by the congregation
-Member of Session
-Pastoral relation determined by the congregation
Assistant Pastor
-Called by the Session
-Not a member of Session
-Pastoral relation determined by Session
What Steps Must Be Followed In Electing Ruling Elders Or Deacons?**
BCO 24
-1 month public notice
-Cong asked to submit names to session
-Session examines nominees
o Christian experience, esp personal character
o Knowledge of doctrine, gov’t, discipline
o Duties of office
o Willingness to assent to ord questions
-Session presents approved nominees to cong
-Session recommends cong determine number of officers to be elected
-Majority vote of those present
In what areas is a (elder/deacon) nominee to be examined?
BCO 24-1
1. Christian experience (especially personal character).
2. Knowledge of doctrine, Church government, discipline contained in the Constitution of the PCA (BCO preface iii)
3. Duties of office to which he is nominated.
4. Willingness to give assent to the question required for ordination.