Joe Christian Posted December 19, 2004 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 42 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 205 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/10/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted December 19, 2004 Hello, all. I have been called to preach by God. Simple, right? I was married at 19,and my wife and I were Christians. We regretfully got divorced.(adultery was not the issue in the divorce) I was remarried in 1997, and my new wife and I got to going to church,and the pastor said I could be a deacon. But one deacon was opposed because my ex wife and I were both Christians and adultery was not the issue of divorce,when we were divorced. I did not get the deaconship. Since then we have changed churches, and I believe God is calling me still. I have visions of me at a pulpit preaching, next to a casket officiating at a funeral, even marrying couples. I have a chance to get ordained by mail, and I have info that I may attend my church and preach at others do funerals,etc. without any flack. I'm not a college type person.( I have no problems with college ) I just want to be a country preacher that preaches the truth about Salvation and be a comfort to folks and be a voice for God. Just like some feed back... a few here have advised me to go for it. Like a little more input, and prayer that God will direct me. Thanks, Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other one Posted December 19, 2004 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 29 Topic Count: 599 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 56,250 Content Per Day: 7.56 Reputation: 27,981 Days Won: 271 Joined: 12/29/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted December 19, 2004 I'd say go for it..... if you are daily talking with the Lord and start something like that, it will not prosper unless it is His will. If He wants you there he will make it happen. If not it will flop. Some of the best preaching I have ever heard was from those old country preachers that had missed the college thing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted December 19, 2004 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 115 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 8,281 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 249 Days Won: 3 Joined: 03/03/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/30/1955 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Brother Joe, The greatest preacher I ever heard had a 2nd grade education. However, he also had about 40 years' experience!!! He was deeply prophetic, and in all ways a remarkable servant of God. Nonetheless, don't be too hasty to NOT go to college. Almost every great revival movement since the 7th century has started on a university campus. Don't know why, it's just the case. College of course, is NOT learning. College is a shortcut, a streamlined APPROACH to learning. So you do not HAVE to go to college to learn. As far as that goes, if you wish to be an educated Minister (and I hope you do), you would have to pick the right courses in most colleges today, or you could end up with a 'degree' that does not actually signify education as such, but rather only technical training in one given area. My whole life has been devoted to academe, and it has been a heart-breaking relationship, as I've watched the university degrade both spiritually and academically over the years. On a different tack, have you considered the importance of Apostolic Succession in the Ministry? Blessings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFaceInTheCrowd Posted December 19, 2004 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 134 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1,138 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 9 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/26/2015 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/16/1969 Share Posted December 19, 2004 The bible says that you must"be the husband of one wife".What does this really mean?I believe we all are called to spread the gospel,but GOD chooses those that will lead HIS church.To be ordained as a minister,a leader of a church,some will say no because of the divorce.GOD will use you for what ever purpose HE has for you.I believe there is a difference in being a preacher and being a pastor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsth Posted December 19, 2004 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 297 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 5,586 Content Per Day: 0.69 Reputation: 193 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/09/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted December 19, 2004 God never goes against His Own Word. To be in the will of God, you must obey His Word. 1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 1Tim 3:12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. Titus 1:6 if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. You cannot be in a leadership position if the example in marriage has not been set in your own life. Obedience is crucial. God's Word is absolute. Are we forgiven? Yes. But God is very clear about who is to be in leadership positions. If you disregard that part of God's Word, then you are liable to disregard other parts as well. Abide in His Word, He will still use you, just not in the way that you are wanting to go. In His Love, Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFaceInTheCrowd Posted December 19, 2004 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 134 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1,138 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 9 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/26/2015 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/16/1969 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Amen tsth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsth Posted December 19, 2004 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 297 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 5,586 Content Per Day: 0.69 Reputation: 193 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/09/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted December 19, 2004 Thanks bloodbought, I was expecting the usual ............ Glad your post wasn't the case. In His Love, Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shiloh357 Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 God never goes against His Own Word. To be in the will of God, you must obey His Word. 1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 1Tim 3:12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. Titus 1:6 if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. You cannot be in a leadership position if the example in marriage has not been set in your own life. Obedience is crucial. God's Word is absolute. Are we forgiven? Yes. But God is very clear about who is to be in leadership positions. If you disregard that part of God's Word, then you are liable to disregard other parts as well. Abide in His Word, He will still use you, just not in the way that you are wanting to go. In His Love, Suzanne <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsth Posted December 19, 2004 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 297 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 5,586 Content Per Day: 0.69 Reputation: 193 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/09/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted December 19, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Christian Posted December 19, 2004 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 42 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 205 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/10/2004 Status: Offline Author Share Posted December 19, 2004 Thanks for those who have responded. I have a response to scripture being clear. Should women be preachers and pastors? Paul said, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 " Let your women keep silent in the churches,for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive,as the law also says.And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church." This was dicussed in a sunday school class I was in a few years ago. The concession was that if men are not filling pulpits and preaching and/or teaching like God called, he will accept those who are willing to do so. I also have been told God does not "uncall" you, but however circumstances in life can change what you may do for him. One question though, the quotes of scripture are correct and I know that my divorce is unfavorable in this area.But I know of deacons and pastors who have violated other of these qualifications and they are allowed to persue these offices. Iguess my real question is and I'm trying to be tolerant, I am treated as damaged goods because of a divorce when others have been backslidden drunks who beat their wives, then come back to the fold and are treated royally and are told it's wonderful that they have decided to fulfill God's calling to preach, when they have not ruled their houses well in the past. "You were saved,"Bill" but you backed away from God, sunk back into sin, became a vile drunk and beat your wife and was a bad example for your kids, but, your home now, and Jesus has forgiven you. You may sit in church for awhile and then we'll help you become a Pastor in due time." Sounds like adouble standard to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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