A Fixed Charge

"No one shall be called to the ministry of the Word, without his being stationed in a particular place, except he be sent to do church extension work." Church Order, Article 7. Article 7 stands closely connected to the preceding articles. Article 2 specifies the number and nature of the special offices in the church. Article 3 requires that those who preach the gospel must be lawfully called to this office. Articles 4 and 5 stipulate that this calling to the ministry is to proceed from the...