Ordination of Pastor David J. Roseland
"An ordination is a public recognition by a local congregation that a man has the spiritual gift of pastor-teacher, has taken the necessary steps to become qualified to exegete and exposit the Scriptures as well as to lead a local congregation, and has matured spiritually to meet the qualifications for elder as listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. To this end a man is qualified through personal endorsement from those who know him, providing evidence of his communication and leadership gift, answering a written examination to evaluate his basic knowledge of theology and the Bible, and demonstrating that he is able to analyze the text of Scripture and communicate its contents to a congregation. The candidate must also pass an oral examination of his basic knowledge of theology and the Bible and his view on pastoral responsibilities."
Dr. Robert L. Dean Jr. Chairman,
Pastor, West Houston Bible Church
Houston, Texas
On August 4, 2007 Pastor David J. Roseland successfully completed all requirements described above and was ordained unanimously by the ordination council comprised of the following members.
Robert Dean, Jr. Chairman, Pastor, West Houston Bible Church
Jay Chappell, Pastor, North Stonington Bible Church
Eliot Johnson, Professor of Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary
Charles Clough, Adjunct Faculty, Chafer Theological Seminary
The Board of Deacons, Preston City Bible Church
Later that same afternoon, Dr. Robert L. Dean Jr. baptized Pastor Roseland in nearby Hopeville Pond soon followed by Pastor Roseland baptizing 12 including his wife Krista.
On Sunday, August 5, 2007, Dr. Robert Dean Jr gave the ordination message, Dr. Elliott Johnson gave the charge to the Congregation followed by Pastor Jay Chappell giving the charge to Pastor Roseland. The service concluded with the laying on of hands by the Deacons and Council Members with closing prayer offered by Deacon Mike Riegel and Dr. Robert Dean.
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