Whew!
The CPM has deemed me prepared for ministry of the Word and Sacrament. They asked me to revise my statement of faith so that it states something more explicit about sin, scripture, and sacraments. They were satisfied with my answers to their questions on these matters, but they wanted something more explicit in the statement itself (my statement of faith was trinitarian in structure, and so the language on the three "S"s was present but not explicit enough for examination purposes). Other than that, however, the whole session went great. I did a bible study (rather than a sermon) on Judges 11, the story of Jephthah's daughter. That was fun. They seemed to find the study stimulating. They asked me a few questions, asked me to leave, and then invited me back in with applause.
The next step is an examination and vote from Presbytery (the governing body) in Feb. Before that, however, I have to meet with the ministry committee to iron out details of my call.
Looks like I am on schedule for an early Spring ordination.
Posted by Frank Yamada at December 5, 2005 10:27 PMOne more hurdle crossed... (^_^)
Posted by: Jane Ellen at December 5, 2005 10:48 PMFantastic! Congratulations.
Posted by: Court at December 6, 2005 12:48 AMIt is always refreshing that us seminarians are not the only people who have to put up with Commissions on Ministry...
Posted by: Ryan at December 6, 2005 01:28 AMGreat news Frank! Glad it went so well. Not that I had any doubts :)
Posted by: Susie at December 6, 2005 01:35 AMFabulous news! Huzzah!
Posted by: Wes at December 6, 2005 02:16 AM!!!
Posted by: Siobhán at December 6, 2005 02:45 AMGreat news indeed!
Posted by: Emily at December 8, 2005 03:27 PMCongratulations!
Posted by: Mark J. at December 8, 2005 06:48 PMCongratulations ... not a big surprise, but a huge delight!!!
Posted by: Jill at December 9, 2005 12:46 AM