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You can take classes at a church or foundation, such as Universal Life Church. There is no legal process, simply training. Good luck!

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Why doesn't Elders Quorum have an apostrophe after the s?

A quorum is a group of people ordained or endowed with priesthood. In this case, "elder" is an adjective describing what kind of quorum is being held. Because the construction is "adjective-noun" instead of "possessive pronoun-noun," no apostrophe is needed.


What are the CXC subjects needed to be a mid- wife?

To become a midwife, it is important to have a strong foundation in science subjects such as Biology and Chemistry. You may also benefit from subjects like Health and Family Life Education (HFLE) or Human and Social Biology to gain a better understanding of health and wellness. Additionally, subjects like English Language and Mathematics are often required for entry into midwifery programs.


Was Phoebe a deaconess in the church at Cenchrea?

Phoebe was a Christian sister of the first-century congregation in Cenchreae. Paul, in his letter to the Christians at Rome, 'recommends' this sister to them and calls on them to render her any needed assistance as one who "proved to be a defender of many, yes, of me myself." (Romans 16:1, 2) It may be that Phoebe delivered Paul's letter in Rome or else accompanied the one who did. Paul refers to Phoebe as "a minister of the congregation that is in Cenchreae." This raises the question as to the sense in which the term di·a´ko·nos (minister) is here used. Some translators view the term in an official sense and hence render it "deaconess" (RS, JB). But the Scriptures make no provision for female deacons, or "deaconesses". Goodspeed's translation views the term in a general sense and translates it "helper." However, Paul's reference is evidently to something having to do with the spreading of the good news, the Christian ministry, and he was speaking of Phoebe as a female minister who was associated with the congregation in Cenchreae.-Compare Acts 2:17, 18. -- From Insight on the Scriptures, volume II, page 635, Phoebe, published by Jehovah's Witnesses.


Who said the new apostle needed to be chosen?

In the Bible, after the betrayal and death of Judas Iscariot, the remaining apostles decided that a new apostle needed to be chosen to replace him. This decision is described in the book of Acts in the New Testament.


Go to School for Theology?

A theology degree is primarily intended for a student who wishes either to become ordained to serve as a minister or pastor for churches of a specific denomination, or who wishes to get a higher degree and, in turn, teach theology or religious studies. Professionals working in some other positions could benefit greatly from a theology degree, such as social workers, youth ministers, writers, and lawyers. Many large universities have schools of divinity or theology where theology degrees are offered, but many students also prefer to attend an independent seminary. Seminaries are often affiliated with a particular church or denomination, and are occasionally sponsored by a university but exist autonomously. The degrees offered by seminaries and divinity schools vary drastically, with some schools offering undergraduate degrees and others offering only Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, or Doctorate degrees. Some theology schools focus heavily on offering academically rigorous programs, with a wide variety of coursework which could also prepare students for careers as professors, and some offer only the minimum needed to prepare students for ordination and service in ministry. Some schools focus entirely on a certain religious tradition or denomination, while others provide or require coursework focused on other faiths or on the academic study of religion. Many theology degree programs also require field work, which often occurs in the form of a student taking an internship or part-time job which allows him or her to gain practical experience in theology. Some theology programs have language requirements, which maintain that students must be proficient in a foreign language to receive their degrees. Programs that offer advanced graduate-level degrees generally expect applicants to possess Bachelor's degrees. Though it is usually not required that the applicant obtained his or her undergraduate degree in religion or theology, a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum with some coursework in religious studies strengthens one's application tremendously. Students wanting to obtain a theology degree should be wary of unaccredited or unaffiliated seminaries or unofficial online programs, and should be certain before enrolling that their chosen school will allow them to be ordained in their denominations.