| Ministry Opportunities in the C&MA
of Australia
What opportunities are there to serve God in the C&MA?
There are two major streams of ministry, one is pastoral service
the other missionary service.
Qualifications for Pastoral Service
The qualifications for pastoral service are twofold.
Spiritually, a person must have had an experience of salvation,
be wholly committed to the Lord Jesus Christ, know a call
to full-time service, have some experience in Christian service
and be in agreement with the C&MA's doctrine and vision
for ministry.
Educationally, a person must have a minimum of a Dip. Th.
(preferably a B.Th.) from the Alliance College of Australia
or its equivalent. At the conclusion of theological training,
an ordination study programme must be completed including
an oral doctrinal examination.
Ordained ministers from other denominations seeking credentials
will undertake a course of reading and will be examined by
the Ordination Council.
Qualifications for Missionary Service
The qualifications for missionary service ministry are threefold.
Spiritually, a person must have had an experience of salvation,
be wholly committed to the Lord Jesus Christ, know a call
to full-time service, have some experience in Christian service
and be in agreement with the C&MA's doctrine and vision
for ministry.
Educationally, a person must have a minimum of a B.Th. from
the Alliance College of Australia or its equivalent. At the
conclusion of theological training, an ordination study programme
must be completed including an oral doctrinal examination.
A 2 year home service assignment forms the final preparation
prior to departure to the appointed mission field.
General Qualifications, include a willingness to endure hardship
counting the cost of missionary service, adaptability to new
situations and cultures, good emotional health, be of appropriate
age and have a family which qualifies.
For detailed information and application forms email
the National Office of the C&MA or mail to:
Christian and Missionary Alliance
PO Box 336
CURTIN ACT 2605
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