Article 11: Ministries Invited
11.1 Persons Invited to Preside Over or Facilitate Any Function of the Union
Qualifications
- Must be born again and a member of the body of Christ.
- Should possess and manifest the qualities of the five-fold ministry as stipulated in Ephesians 4:11-12
- Must be approved by the executive committee.
- Must have a good testimony, reliable and be of good report.
- Must uphold and subscribe to the doctrinal basis of the union and understand the nature of the ministry to students.
11.2 Ministers for Baptism and Holy Communion
Qualifications
- Must be born again and subscribe to the doctrinal basis of the union.
- Must be a recognized minister in a church in the status, or with the designation of a pastor, rev...
- Must be ordained to administer Baptism or Holy Communion.
Scriptural Foundation
Ephesians 4:11-12 - "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up."
Facilitators
Must be born again, approved by executive, good testimony
Baptism & Communion Ministers
Must be ordained and recognized minister