The ministries team helpfully separated the steps of Baptist ministry into
six points: Inkling, exploration, decision, application, preparation, and ministry.
INKLING
Pay attention to:
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Your internal sense of calling
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Your existing roles in church
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Encouragement from others
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Prophetic words and scripture
EXPLORATION
Investigate more by:
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Reading Baptist guidance
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Working with a mentor
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Considering practicalities
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Visiting Baptist colleges
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Praying
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Seeking more experience
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Talking to friends
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Speaking to ministers and leaders
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Contacting your regional ministry team
DECISION
Choose between:
Accredited Ministry or Recognised Local Ministry
& indicate a preference for:
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Church Pastor
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Chaplain
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Pioneer
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Children’s/Youth/Families’ Minister
APPLICATION
Follow these stages in order:
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Ministry application form
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Commendation from home church
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Ministerial Recognition Committee
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College interview (Candidates for Accredited Ministry only)
PREPARATION
Start formation for either:
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Recognised Local Ministry: 2 year weekend or evening programme
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Accredited Ministry: 3 year immersive experience
MINISTRY
Receive recognition as:
Accredited Minister
Commended to serve nationally and practising Continuing Ministerial Development
Or
Recognised Local Minister
Equipped to serve locally and practising Continuing Ministerial Development
To download a high-resolution PDF of the
Steps To Baptist Ministry graphic featured as a double-page spread in the magazine,
click here
