Crossroads Baptist Church

SECTION 1. LICENSING

When Spirit-filled men are called to the ministry, such men may be given a commission to preach and to administer the ordinances. A license may be issued by a three-fourths (3/4ths) vote of the active members present and voting, based upon the candidates Scriptural qualifications, suitable gifts, necessary training, and the blessing of God upon his life.

SECTION 2. ORDINATION

When the church decides that one of its men possesses the Scriptural qualifications and divine call to the gospel ministry it shall call an ordination council of ministers and brethren from churches of like faith and practice to examine the qualifications of the candidate and to recommend him to the church. After due consideration of the council’s recommendation, the church shall decide to ordain the candidate by three-fourths (3/4ths) vote of the active members present and voting. (Acts 14:23; I Tim 5:17-22; Titus 1:5-9)

SECTION 3. WOMEN CANDIDATES

We believe that the Scriptures teach that women should not be ordained to the ministry; therefore, the church shall not sponsor such applications. (I Timothy 2:12)