“O Almighty God, look mercifully upon the world which thou hast redeemed by the blood of thy dear Son, and incline the hearts of many to dedicate themselves to the sacred ministry of thy church; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
~Prayer for the increase in ministry, Book of Common Prayer, 1928~
The Methodist Episcopal Church is a missionary church based on the teaching and traditions. Simply put, this means we are a church seeking to constantly advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ and grow His Kingdom. Rev. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, stated, “The world is my parish,” with that in mind there are many ways in which we are able to reach the world with the Gospel.
In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul wrote, “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glade tidings of good things!”
(Romans 10:14-15)
Vocations to Holy Orders is critical to the Church's success in mission and evangelism. The Methodist Episcopal Church is actively recruiting qualified men now for ordination to Holy Order's.
-A male candidate believes himself to be called to ministry in Holy Orders.
-The Bishop / Presiding Elder and a Superintendent is in agreement.
-There are no moral, ethical and scriptural impediments to the candidate entering the candidacy for ordination with our jurisdiction.
As part of our strategy for mission, The Methodist Episcopal Church is actively recruiting men of all ages for the diaconate, both transitional and vocational, as well as Presbytery/Elders which are pastors.
The Methodist Episcopal Church is also actively recruiting Lay Servants. This ministry is open to both men and women, and serves the church in a variety of different ways.
If you perceive a calling to the ministry and wish to serve, can support yourself in a steady secular job, cannot subscribe to outrageous cost of 'Secular University' Seminary Training, cannot justify 5 to 7 years in seminary and formation and desire to operate an "semi" - autonomous church, we can provide you the path to your personal success.
We also offer incardination for pre-existing qualified clergy.
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