tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685744.post116120794045846268..comments2024-02-07T09:43:06.021-05:00Comments on Hemmeke Blog: Out to PresbyteryStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05081920850753920313noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685744.post-1161562329815204502006-10-22T20:12:00.000-04:002006-10-22T20:12:00.000-04:00Riley, God was indeed glorified at presbytery.In t...Riley, God was indeed glorified at presbytery.<BR/><BR/>In the majority of denominations the wringer comes at presbytery, but in the CREC the congregation is ultimately responsible for approving ordained officers, whether elder or pastor. So I had an extended exam with the session (consistory) of the congregation to check me out theologically, pastorally, and with regard to lifestyle and family life. A CREC pastor also attended that.<BR/><BR/>So this presbytery (classis) meeting was less extended. It turned out 5 other churches joined at the same meeting. We stood up front for about 5-10 minutes. I answered 2 questions about the denomination I came from, why I was leaving, and another pastoral question, but that was it. In general the presbytery wants to leave the responsibility with the congregation that called me.<BR/><BR/>How you come in is key. Since the congregation called and installed me before joining the CREC themselves, it was less extensive questioning.<BR/><BR/>One way or another, you get checked out. If you don't, I wouldn't be interested in joining the denomination. You want the church to be sure her officers are competent and gifted to serve.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621898379268683588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685744.post-1161282821749102402006-10-19T14:33:00.000-04:002006-10-19T14:33:00.000-04:006Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by pray...6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. - Phil 4:6-7<BR/><BR/>We're glad to have you here in VA Steve and Sara!Clurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210126069743748577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685744.post-1161211065629873232006-10-18T18:37:00.000-04:002006-10-18T18:37:00.000-04:00You will be in my prayers that God will be glorifi...You will be in my prayers that God will be glorified in that meeting. <BR/><BR/>As a minister in that more "liberal" denomination I have a question for you. Did you have to go through any exams by their Presbytery before this, or do they check you out somehow at the Presbytery meeting. <BR/><BR/>As someone who wonders if I will ultimately stay in the RCA, I am curious about the process of entering different denominations.Rileysownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212451614350376972noreply@blogger.com