The designation for a ministry is not based upon human will but upon the divine will. It is the task of the Apostles to recognise God’s will and act in accordance with it in order to equip the congregations and districts with the necessary ministerial gifts in accordance with their respective needs and demands.

Proposals for ordination into a ministry should be submitted to the Apostles or District Apostles by the congregational and district leaders. Where possible, proposals for ordination into the Priest ministry should provide references about the candidate’s ability to regularly preach the word of God in a divine service.

Once a decision has been made about the ordination, the leading ministers of the congregation or the district arrange a meeting to discuss the ordination with the candidate. In this meeting, the prerequisites for the ministry and the duties related to it are discussed. To conclude the meeting, the candidate is asked whether he or she is prepared to assume the ministry. If possible, the partner of the candidate for ordination is also involved in the meeting.