Ordination holders are mature ministers whose giftings are duly recognized by the body of Christ and are set apart for the purpose of God-ordained ministry.
Ordained ministers shall have the following functions:
- To solemnize marriage according to the laws of the Province wherein they minister
- To officiate at funerals
- To perform all other duties of their ministry in alignment with Anchor Statment of Faith.
All applicants must meet the following qualifications::
- All applicants must be 21 years of age or older
- All applicants must give assent to the bylaws, policies, and prescribed Confession of Faith of Anchor Ministerial Fellowship
- All applicants for ordination shall have a recognized, proven ministry – this meaning that there is clear evidence in the candidate’s life of the following qualities:
- The call of God
- The operation of the public ministry gifts according to Eph. 4:11-12, and 1 Cor. 12:18, 27-31.
- The disposition of genuine spiritual concern for people
- Discipline and maturity in personal life and public ministry
- All applicants must submit a completed Application Form including three character references and a signed sponsor form to the Credential Committee of Anchor Ministerial Fellowship for processing. All applicants applying for ordination shall agree to an interview conducted by the Board of Directors of Anchor Ministerial Fellowship or their appointed representatives.
- All applicants must provide a current and original copy of a level 2 police record check. Online service to obtain record checks will be sent from the anchor office upon reception of a completed application.