Position Statements

This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, 

expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. (1 Corinthians 2)

The Eldership of Pikes Peak Christian Church have listed 
scripturally-based statements concerning several key topics of interest.

Use the index at the top of this page to navigate our position statements.

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ORDINATION OF PASTORS

A. The Issue
Ordination has been looked at by our culture, government and churches as a sign of affirmation of a person who senses a call to ministry. The issue raises many questions concerning who should or can be ordained and what ordination involves and means both within the church and society.

B. The Biblical Teaching
The Bible says very little about ordination. Acts 13:1-3 gives the account of Paul and Barnabas being set apart for missionary work through fasting, prayer and the laying on of hands by the prophets and teachers. In most religious circles, ordination has evolved into a ceremony by which someone is set apart for dedicated ministry work. This conflicts, however, with the biblical teaching of the ministry of all believers.

So why should a church set apart some for ministry and not others? Each church must determine what will encourage effective ministry in their congregation.

C. Conclusion
After much prayer and dialog, the elders have formed these conclusions about ordination:

1. Ordination will apply to men who assume pastoral duties in the congregation, which include preaching for the worship services and officiating at weddings and funerals. Since women do not serve in that capacity in this church, only men will be ordained as pastors. 

2. The candidate for ordination must give satisfactory responses to questions concerning his doctrinal views. 

3. The candidate must also report on his sense of call to ministry and offer two references of people who also sense God's call on his life.

4. A period of educational training and ministry experience will be required by all prospective ordinands. 

5. The ordination service will include the setting apart, a verbal commitment to ministry, and the laying on of the elders hands with prayer. 

6. The eldership will work to maintain a relationship with each man who is ordained, offering support and accountability. 

7. Men and women called to positions other than pastors can be set apart through being commissioned by the church leaders.