The Authorized Lay Preacher/Commissioned Lay Pastor Training Program

NECESSARY OUTCOMES TO BE COMMISSIONED AS A LAY PASTOR

Commissioning as a Commissioned Lay Pastor requires completion of the following:

1. All requirements for authorization as a Authorized Lay Preacher must be satisfied.

2. Completion of the third year of coursework.

3. Submission of an additional exegesis, written sermon, sermon tape (of same sermon), and full order of worship (including all prayers) in which the sermon is actually preached.

4. Observation of preaching upon several occasions by evaluator(s) assigned by CPM.

5. Successful completion of oral and written examination regarding likely situations often encountered in ministry in the local church. The student will demonstrate understanding of the theological issues involved, any pastoral concerns that may be present, constitutional considerations (Book of Order/Book of Confessions) that might impact the situation, and the Biblical basis for the response.

6. An oral interview covering the following questions:

1. What is your definition of worship?
2. What are the parts of a Reformed Service of Worship? What is the purpose of each part?
3. How is Scripture used in a worship service?
4. What is the role of music in a worship service?
5. What is the role of the preacher?
6. What are some of the theological and pastoral concerns you consider in preparing a worship service?
7. How do you choose a sermon topic?
8. What exegetical method do you use with a Biblical passage?
9. How do you prepare to write a sermon?
10. What is your theology of baptism? Of Communion?
11. What are some of the unique circumstances you will face as a Commissioned Lay Pastor?
12. Why do you wish to be a Commissioned Lay Pastor?

7. If warranted, further examination may conducted in polity, understanding of the nature of conflict in the local church, educational ministry, or other issues pertaining to the ministry and mission of a congregation.

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