The Lawful Calling (2): The Calling of a Candidate

The last time we were discussing the first part of the fourth article of our church order. We wrote about some of the methods that are employed in nomi­nating and calling a minister of the gospel. It was observed that our churches do not follow the letter of the church order in this matter. The latter, because of historical circumstances, advocates that the candi­date be chosen by the consistory and deacons and then submitted to the members of the church for approba­tion. The last time we were...