In case a licensed or ordained minister presenting a credential from another denomination shall, during the interim of sessions of the district assembly, make application to unite with the Church of the Nazarene, his or her credential shall be examined by the District Advisory Board. Only with the favorable recommendation of the District Advisory Board shall such applicant be received into membership in the local church. (519, 530.2, 533)
Index: ordains members of the clergy
228.8
To recommend to the district assembly retired relationship for a minister requesting such relation and who, in the judgment of the board, is unable to continue in the active ministerial service because of disability (203.27, 534) or who desires to discontinue active ministerial service because of age.
228.9
228.10
306
The role of the general superintendents is to provide apostolic and visionary spiritual leadership by:
• articulating mission
• casting vision
• ordaining members of the clergy
• propagating theological coherency, and
• providing general administrative oversight for the general church.
307.4
Have discretionary power to ordain, or appoint others to ordain, those who have been duly elected to be elders or deacons. (320, 536.5–536.6)
326.5
500
The Church of the Nazarene recognizes all believers are called to minister to all people.
We also recognize Christ calls some men and women to a specific and public ministry. As our Lord chose and ordained His 12 apostles He still calls and sends ministers. The church, illuminated by the Holy Spirit, recognizes God calls individuals to a lifetime of ministry.
When the church discovers a divine call, the church should recognize, endorse, and assist the candidate’s entry into ministry.
502.1
The Church of the Nazarene depends largely upon the spiritual qualifications, character, and manner of life of its ministers. (536.14)