Ministry formation

Description

This article outlines the process and requirements for ordination in the Diocese of Adelaide. It covershow candidates are selected, what training and experience are needed, and the standards expected for ministry roles.

Overview

The Diocese of Adelaide affirms that men and women, equipped by learning and led by God’s call, may be ordained to the roles of Deacon, Priest, and Bishop.

The Church recognises that different kinds of learning and lived experience are important for ministry. No person may serve as a deacon, priest, or bishop, preaching or administering sacraments, without being lawfully called and sent. Evidence of this is shown through a licence from the diocesan bishop, or election as diocesan bishop.

The selection process involves:

• Meeting with the Archbishop and Examining Chaplains
• A mentored “Year of Discernment”
• Participation in a Ministry Advisory Conference

Minimum requirements

To be considered for ordination, candidates must meet the following:

• Graduation with tertiary qualifications in theology normally at degree level with adequate coverage being given to
• An overview of the Old Testament and New Testament including exegesis, interpretationand evidence of study in a biblical There should be an intensive study of some texts, including a gospel and an epistle.
• Systematic theology including theologies of the Trinity, Christology, faith and revelation,
• Pneumatology and humanity, ecclesiology, ministry and
• Church History including early church history
• Sociology for ministry, pastoral care, Christian spirituality
• Christian Ethics
• Ministry studies, including some study of Anglicanism, liturgy, worship, homiletics, mission, evangelism, and Christian education.
• 2000 hours of supervised ministry experience in placements approved by the archbishop, including Clinical Pastoral Education.

 

• Satisfactory completion of the Diocese of Adelaide Formation Program or equivalent in another diocese.
• Evidence of a capacity for leadership and a capacity to teach and form others
• Evidence of personal and spiritual

Ministry Advisory Conference attendance

A person shall normally be required to attend a Ministry Advisory Conference (formerly called Selection Conference) if that person:

• exercises non-stipendiary ministry as a deacon and seeks ordination as a priest
• exercises non-stipendiary ministry and wishes to be considered for stipendiary ministry

Related resources

• TBA