deacon
Yes, a pastor can officiate the ordination or licensing of a pastor, however the church or denomination, however you wish to call it would be the overseeing body or organization behind the actual ordination.
Party Nominee (Novanet)
You are usually called a Candidate
A person who will be receiving the Catholic Sacrament of Confirmation is usually referred to as a Candidate.
You go to your pastor and announce to him that you have a calling by God to mininster to his people. Then pastor can ordain you as a mininster or they can require you to go to some classed 1st and then be ordained as one.
Most definitely! All male pastors employed by the church are ordained, as well as local church elders and deacons of both sexes. Female pastors in the North American Division have a similar ceremony known as "commissioning" (female ordination is a hot topic in Adventism because the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a worldwide organization and women as pastors are not accepted in some cultures and places). Adventists believe that ordination is a ceremony which publicly recognizes God's call on someone to serve Him in a particular capacity in the church (similar to the way they view baptism as a public acknowledgement of the choice to accept Jesus as one's personal Savior). Ordination also serves as an opportunity to welcome them into their new role, not to mention a chance to ask God's blessing and guidance on that person as they take on a new function.
Lay persons or laity
You generally present yourself to your local church as answering a call to the ministry. It is then up to the church to vote if they agree that your calling is valid. Not the same as being ordained. You generally present yourself to your local church as answering a call to the ministry. It is then up to the church to vote if they agree that your calling is valid. Not the same as being ordained.
A PhD candidate is typically referred to as a doctoral student or a doctoral candidate.
The person who nominates someone for a position is typically referred to as a "nominator." This individual puts forward a candidate for consideration, often in contexts such as awards, elections, or organizational roles. The nominator may advocate for the candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position.
To become an ordained elder, candidates typically answer questions that assess their theological beliefs, understanding of scripture, and commitment to ministry. Common questions may include inquiries about their faith in God, the authority of the Bible, their views on sacraments, and their approach to pastoral care and church governance. Additionally, candidates may be asked about their personal call to ministry and how they plan to support the mission of the church. The specific questions can vary by denomination.
No, when he was ordained a bishop by Pope Celestine I his name was changed.