1 Timothy 4:12-16 states, "12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but show yourself as a model to those who believe in word, conduct, love, faith, and purity.13 Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.14 Do not neglect the gift within you, which was given to you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.15 Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.16 Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you."
According to Dr. Richard Mayhue, “Ordination is the process of godly leaders affirming the call, equipping, and maturity of new leaders to serve God's purposes in the next generation. Ordination validates/authenticates God's will for a fully qualified man to serve God and His people” (Richard Mayhue, Rediscovering Pastoral Ministry, p. 108).
Highland Hills Baptist Church, along with a council of ordained men in the MARBC, will be evaluating Nicholas Melonas on his conversion, call to ministry, character, doctrine, and Bible knowledge. If the council recommends the candidate for ordination, there will be a service by the church the following Sunday. See below for the ordination schedule weekend:
ORDINATION EXAM
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Location: Highland Hills Baptist Church (sanctuary)
Schedule:
- 8:30 AM - Refreshments
- 9:00 AM - Exam Part 1
- 10:30 AM - Break
- 10:45 AM - Exam Part 2
- 12:15 PM - Council Vote
- 12:30 PM - Lunch (only for those on the council and their guests)
Details: All guests are welcomed to join for the ordination exam, but only the ordained men of the council may ask questions to the candidate. For a copy of the candidate's doctrinal statement, please click here. There will be a lunch to follow, but only for those invited from the council and their guests.
Live Stream: If you are unable to participate but would like to watch the ordination exam, please contact us.
ORDINATION SERVICE
Date: Sunday, May 1, 2022
Location: Highland Hills Baptist Church (sanctuary)
Schedule:
- 9:30-11:30 AM - Ordination Service
- 11:30 AM - Fellowship (no FLOCK hour)
- 12:00 PM - Dinner
Details: Provided the council recommends ordination for the candidate, there will be an ordination service that coming Sunday with the Highland Hills Baptist Church family. Following the extended service, there will be a fellowship time and dinner in place of the FLOCK hour and evening service. All are welcome to join for the service and lunch.
Live Stream: If you are unable to participate but would like to watch the ordination service, please contact us.