An appointment is the allocation of a service associated with a spiritual ministry, which involves a leadership function within the congregation, district, Regional Church, or Global Church.

In the appointment, ministers receive sanctification and blessing. It is effected while taking into account the personal competencies (such as pastoral, doctrinal, and organisational qualities) required for the services associated with the respective leadership function. Before the laying on of hands, the aid and support of the Holy Spirit are requested in prayer for the fulfilment of these services. Ministers receive the appointment while kneeling.