IMPACT MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL Statement of Ministerial Ordination

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1 IMPACT MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL Statement of Ministerial Ordination Name Address City State Zip Code Country Phone Cell or Alt. Phone Address Age M F Marital Status Single Married If married, spouse s name If children, names and ages A. CONVERSION AND CALL Please include Scriptural references with your answers when deemed appropriate. If additional space is needed, please add additional paper. 1. Describe the circumstances and events surrounding your conversion experience with Jesus Christ. 2. Describe subsequent formative faith experiences, including the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

2 3. Describe some of your faith experiences that you had as a child and a young person which were meaningful to you. 4. What are some of the growing areas of your life where your relationship with Jesus Christ is expanding? 5. What place does the life of devotion have in your ministry? 6. How is Jesus Christ leading in your life today? 7. Include a statement of family relationship both prior to and after marriage. If you are married, or after you were out on your own, if you are single. 8. Describe the ways in which you felt God leading you into ministry.

3 9. What does ordination mean to you? 10. Why are you seeking ordination at this time? 11. Have you been ordained before? If so, when and where? What is your current status? Explain any revocation. 12. Describe your preparation and education for the ministry. 13. Who are some of the people who have served as models for ministry for you? 14. What is the most important task of ministry as you see it? 15. Describe your goals in ministry, both short term (within the next five years) and long term (beyond five years from now).

4 B. BIBLE DOCTRINES In presenting a brief exposition of Biblical doctrine, please include Scripture references. 1. The Scriptures Inspired 2. The One True God 3. The Deity Of The Lord Jesus Christ 4. The Fall Of Man 5. The Salvation Of Man

5 6. The Ordinances Of The Church A. Baptism B. Communion 7. The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit 8. The Evidence Of The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit 9. Sanctification 10. The Church and its Mission

6 11. The Ministry 12. Divine Healing 13. The Blessed Hope 14. The Millennial Reign of Christ 15. The Final Judgment 16. The New Heavens and the New Earth

7 C. THEOLOGY OF MINISTRY Please include Scriptural references with your answers when deemed appropriate. 1. What makes your ministry distinct from any other group or institution? 2. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in accomplishing ministry, specifically in your ministry? 3. How is the direction of ministry and growth determined? 4. Describe your understanding of the interdependent natures of the Holy Spirit, pastor, leader, and people in your ministry.

8 5. Describe the mission and purpose of your ministry. 6. Describe your understanding of local church autonomy and interdependence. D. LEADERSHIP STYLE Please include Scriptural references with your answers when deemed appropriate. 1. How would you describe your leadership style to a colleague? 2. How do you use your personality and spiritual gifts to assist other people in their movement toward maturity?

9 3. What do you believe are the basic elements in motivating people in your ministry? 4. What are some of the issues involved in managing conflict, and how do you perceive your role in those situations? 5. How do you handle crisis and what have you learned through those experiences? 6. In what settings do you work best: one-on-one, small groups, or large groups?

10 E. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS Please include Scriptural references with answers when deemed appropriate. 1. What growth goals do you have for yourself and your family? 2. What areas of personal strength and/or spiritual gifts do you intend to capitalize on in your ministry? 3. What areas do you intend to develop into strengths? i.e., time management, meeting people, administrative skills, parenting, relationship to spouse, preaching, teaching, leisure time counseling, crisis management, visitation. 4. Explain spiritually and personally your plan for proper personal financial management, What is your financial response to the Church you are part of? Name the Church.

11 5. What further training do you intend to pursue (if any)? 6. What are your plans for staying current with the developments in ministry and society? 7. How do you relate to your colleagues in ministry? 8. How did you come to know about Impact Ministries? Why are you choosing Impact Ministries for your covering? 9. Is it your intention to participate in Impact Ministries and activities at the local, regional, and national levels? 10. Explain your plans for evaluating your effectiveness as a minister.

12 F. GOALS FOR YOUR MINISTRY 1. Identify the major strengths of your ministry. 2. Identify some areas you would like to see developed into strengths over the next five years, i.e., leadership, facilities, support for pastor, mutual caring, stewardship, governing structure, location, openness to change, consistent attendance, missions, evaluation of staff, desire to minister, and programs. 3. List some specific goals for your ministry that will move them toward accomplishing their mission. 4. There are two reference forms that need to be filled out and sent to the address listed on the form.

13 5. I understand that there is a $50 per year renewal fee due by January 31st each year. This will entitle me to be listed in the Impact Ministries International Web page. (tstamman.com). Yes No Signature Date Please mail application to: Please mail a check for $100 ($50 ordination fee + $50 annual fee) IMI Ordination IMI Ordination Pastor Matthew Goers PO Box th Lane NW Lonsdale, MN Coon Rapids, MN 55448