what should I do and where should I start?
2006-06-30 17:02:45 · 17 answers · asked by KAYLA_ K 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Talk to your preacher and he can advise you.
2006-06-30 17:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by Georgia Girl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you believe in a God who can guide you toward what is the right course for your life, then you should pray for guidance.
You might start to follow your calling by visiting a woman who is a Christian minister. Get as much info from her as you can.
Find out what the steps are to take you on that path.
May you marry? May you have sex? May you have children?
You may not want to do those things now, but you way want to very much in the future. I imagine that it take years of prayerful study to become a minister.
On the other hand, there are churches who believe that you alone know if you are called by God, and who will grant you legal ordination as a minister over the Internet.
In many places, you are a minister, if you say you're a minister.
If God calls you, there is nothing to stop you from preaching the Gospel as you see it.
Since you specifically say Christian minister, I'll reminded that in many versions of the Christian bible, John quotes Jesus as saying "In my Father's house there are many rooms" or words to that effect. The point is widely agreed to be that there are many paths to God. Take the one which is right for you.
2006-07-01 00:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by roscoedeadbeat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not call to do anything. But you may be called to God by serving his/her people. Remember who you are and who your belong to. (Psalm 100)
Let's start with the basic: 1 Cor 10:23-24 (emphasis on 24).
Do you have a minister/pastor/priest? If you want to be a Christian, he/she is there to Shepperd you (Psalm 23). If you want to be a minister, he/she is an invaluable resource.
Try using what you have. I assume you have a Christian bible. Within the New Testament, you will find information regarding ministries, but again, your minister/pastor/priest should be able to help you.
Being a Christian minister is not easy especially if you loose your focus. I find it best to start with God and let details work their way out. If you want to be a Christian minister, maybe that is where you should start.
2006-07-01 00:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by J. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, I can't say I see a place for "official" woman ministers exactly, BUT there are many many ways to "minister" we are all called to that. Neither could there be anything wrong with studying His word in depth. Of course you could simply work in women's ministries and that couldn't be wrong either. You could be a missionary. Ministering to the flock can be many things. Try a few things out and see where he leads.
2006-07-01 00:15:06 · answer #4 · answered by RL S T8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I am really glad to hear from someone who is actually serious about god rather than some of these idiots. Kudos to u!!! lol But I would consider getting involved in my church's youth group and maybe ask your pastor or preacher to mentor you. And by the way, i think that women can be pastors, so there ya go and good luck. I hope God helps you through your journey and I will definately pray for you!!! God Bless
2006-07-01 01:17:48 · answer #5 · answered by Amber C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to serve where you are at right now..What kind of minister?? If you think a Pastor then you are mistaken if you are a woman. Anyway any ministry that the Lord calls you to, he will show you what you are to do. Pray and fast and God will show you what you are to do..
2006-07-01 00:05:14 · answer #6 · answered by † PRAY † 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the club! lol
"ministering" is a life of servant hood.
If you want to make sure you're certain you feel lead that way: Throw yourself into it.
-Get involved more at a local level.
-Research the requirements for whatever area of ministry you're interested in.
-Talk to your pastor/clergy about the particular 'process' which is nessesary in order for you to go into ministry full time...
...And most importantly: PRAY God's guidance the whole time!!!
I'm headed down that route also.
I'll keep you in prayer. God Bless.
2006-07-01 00:11:43 · answer #7 · answered by redglory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you,cause I am going through the same thing. I have prayed about it so much , and I have talked to my pastor and his wife and I am just lost. I think that God may be calling me to this mission field. To be a missionary-medical. I really have always wanted to be a doctor and It wasn't until yesterday,I knwo that you could be a medical missionarry.I'll pray for you., you just pray for me. Prayer works wonders.
2006-07-01 00:19:15 · answer #8 · answered by vmbbfreak06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pray about it
and then go get involved in your church's youth group. As time goes on you'll learn more and more and they may even make you a mini minister over the youth until you go to Pastoral College
2006-07-01 00:05:35 · answer #9 · answered by Mj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a psychiatrist .. auditory psychosis is a trait for the manic phase of being bipolar or schizophrenic.. get some meds .. lol..
I think maybe asking to see your church pastor after servises to inquire where they got there start would be a step in the right direction.. they have been in the same position at the beginning of their spiritual lives.
2006-07-01 00:07:58 · answer #10 · answered by lost_but_not_hopeless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would first talk to your Pastor or Priest. They should be able to point you in the right direction. Sometimes this means going to college or internships or who knows what.....
It also depends on what you mean by ministry. Some ministry is part-time while other times people devote their whole lives to ministry.....
2006-07-01 00:07:30 · answer #11 · answered by Michelle A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋