How did you go about the process? College, local church, online? Any advice on how you did it would be helpful. Starting to look into the topic.
2007-05-09 14:36:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My dad's a pastor, he went to the seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, there is also one in St. Louis, MO
2007-05-09 14:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by scorpion43_db 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was originally a Protestant minister before converting to Catholicism and becoming a priest. First of all one should discern a calling to ministry. If the calling is true one should get the best education possible at a good seminary. I attended Wake Forest University and got a MA degree in reformed theology and then a PhD from Duke University in religious studies. It is important to know the Church and biblical languages such as Latin, Greek and Hebrew. If you would like to become a priest, you may look into going to school here in the Philippines. If I can help you further you may message me and I will answer your questions.
In Christ
Fr. Joseph
2007-05-09 22:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by cristoiglesia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to get involved at the congregational level. Christianity is a very social religion. It is impossible to undergo spiritual formation alone. If you are allowed to lead worship, try it to see if you enjoy it.
The call one feels (inner call) is not as important as the call given by the Church (external call). So get to know your pastor and seek his advice. He can point you in the right direction (or tell you that you are not fit for ordination if that is what you need to hear.)
I suggest you read "Handbook of the Denominations" by Frank S. Mead to see what various Christian denominations believe. Then go with the one you feel correctly interprets Scripture.
Roman Catholic and mainline Protestant denominations require four years of college and four years of seminary. It is a heavy cost in terms of time but you get what you give. Shortcuts will also shortcut your ability to serve IMHO.
Soli Deo Gloria!
2007-05-09 23:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by Wehrmacht 2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just want to do marriages, you can do it online and learn how to register marriages in your local area.
If you want to minister to a congregation it takes formal education.
2007-05-09 21:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋