The Order of Assemblies: The Calling of the Minister

Thomas Nichols said, "We believe that the gospel ministry is the noblest and most exalted office to which man can aspire. But not everyone is qualified to preach." This is another way of saying that one is un­able to put himself into the office of the ministry of the Word. There is only one entrance into that position and that is thru the lawful calling of which both the third and fourth articles of our church order speak. Thomas Nichols said, "We believe that the gospel ministry is the...