A history of Ordination as it applies to
those who enroll at our Center for
Ministerial Studies
earthly life was approaching an end and so he "ordained" or
"consecrated" or "called forth" Simon Peter to become the
temporal ruler of this church.
Catholics consider Peter to have
been the first pope, the head of
the church after Christ's
crucifixion, and that "office" has
been filled in succession, in a
direct line from Christ's
ordination of Peter, ever since. Literally. Christ is said to have
"laid on hands" with Peter, who laid his hands on his
successor, St. Linus, then Cletus, St. Anacletus (Cletus), St.
Clement I, and on and on, right to the present day.
Today's Roman Catholic bishops and priests, Church of
England/Anglican/Episcopalian and some Lutherans have
been touched by hands that were touched by hands that
were touched by hands...all the way back...in an unbroken
chain...to Christ's laying on of the hands with Simon Peter
and the apostles. And, the bishops then laid hands on those
who would become priests and ministers.
did not flow back unbroken to Peter and the apostles.
Our Center for Ministerial Education online ordination training
program honors the ancient significance of ordination and
requires that candidates complete a course of study that
provides the framework of a historical understanding as well
as embracing the current ramifications of taking on this
responsibility. You'll also learn how to perform ceremonies,
and we'll give you the basics of spiritual counseling as well
as, for Protestants, how to start a church of your own.
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those who enroll at our Center for
Ministerial Studies
- Ordination and consecration
are ancient rites and
traditions, transcending
Christianity by thousands of
years in the east, in Native
tradition, within Judaism
(Psalm 110:4), in Islam and,
of course, in Christianity.
- In Matthew 16:18, Christ
declared, "Thou art Peter (i.
e., a rock), and upon this
rock I will build my church."
Roman Catholicism has
earthly life was approaching an end and so he "ordained" or
"consecrated" or "called forth" Simon Peter to become the
temporal ruler of this church.
Catholics consider Peter to have
been the first pope, the head of
the church after Christ's
crucifixion, and that "office" has
been filled in succession, in a
direct line from Christ's
ordination of Peter, ever since. Literally. Christ is said to have
"laid on hands" with Peter, who laid his hands on his
successor, St. Linus, then Cletus, St. Anacletus (Cletus), St.
Clement I, and on and on, right to the present day.
Today's Roman Catholic bishops and priests, Church of
England/Anglican/Episcopalian and some Lutherans have
been touched by hands that were touched by hands that
were touched by hands...all the way back...in an unbroken
chain...to Christ's laying on of the hands with Simon Peter
and the apostles. And, the bishops then laid hands on those
who would become priests and ministers.
- After Martin Luther
spearheaded the Protestant
Reformation, things became
somewhat muddy. Offshoots
of Catholicism continued to
ordain priests and ministers
in a direct line from Peter,
whereas newly-formed
congregations "called"
ministers to ordination
themselves, starting new
did not flow back unbroken to Peter and the apostles.
Our Center for Ministerial Education online ordination training
program honors the ancient significance of ordination and
requires that candidates complete a course of study that
provides the framework of a historical understanding as well
as embracing the current ramifications of taking on this
responsibility. You'll also learn how to perform ceremonies,
and we'll give you the basics of spiritual counseling as well
as, for Protestants, how to start a church of your own.
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- The Love Church Worldwide
The Positive-Thinking Church
for Positive-Thinking People
for Positive-Thinking People
When you are ordained, its meaning is specific
Ordination through The Love
Church's seminary programs....
Ordination through The Love
Church's seminary programs....
- Ordination through our programs is life-
long in nature and does not require
payment of any annual fee to remain
"in good standing" as is the practice in
some churches. - Our Ordination has been accepted as
valid throughout the world. - Our ordination is in the Apostolic
Succession.
ORDINATION BACKGROUND
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| Thou are a priest forever... The Jewish Torah and the Old Testament both contain references to a noble king named Melchizedek. In Genesis 14:18, he is referred to as "priest of God Most High." In the Psalms, King David refers to the future King of Kings (or Messiah) as being "a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek." (See Psalm 110:1-4.) Within Christendom, the belief is held that Jesus is the Messiah who was referenced as an eternal Melchizedek priest. It is the policy of non-denominational, interfaith Love Church World wide that our ordained ministers (and/or priests) are in fact "priests forever after the order of Melchizedek." If you complete our seminary program online or on-site and are Ordained, that order of service will be life-long. We offer world-class continuing education programs and welcome your participation, however, these are not required for your ordination to remain valid. |
ORDINATION History and Basics
| Ordination -- being "called forth to serve" your community! Historically, it often happened that the priest was a person of very high standing in the community, frequently enjoying the same elevated social position as a prince or princess. This is true even to our own time. Here at the interfaith Love Church Worldwide, many of us recall the days when we were affiliated with churches who followed this ancient practice. Several of us belonged to churches whose bishops, district superintendents, and other high-level leaders were regularly invited to the parties and banquets of the "lords and ladies" in our communities. We have no problem with being a popular person once you are ordained! However, we see ordination as having been called forth from a community of faithful to serve at least as much as to lead. We hope you will agree with us! |
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