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Core duties:

Priests have the ministerial authority to properly proclaim the word of God, dispense sacraments, and dispense the Trinitarian blessing in the divine service. They are responsible for the pastoral care of the members of the congregation. Beyond that, Priests can also perform other spiritual services in the congregation.

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Personal prerequisites:

• Age of majority
• Advocates the New Apostolic Creed
• Well-ordered economic and personal circumstances
• Regular divine service attendance
• Acceptance in the congregation
• Sufficient free time for pastoral care
• Willingness to participate in ministers’ meetings and Church training events

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Spiritual competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of the New Apostolic doctrine
• Good knowledge of the liturgy of the divine services and acts of blessing
• Good knowledge of the Bible
• Authentic life of faith

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Personal competencies:

• Ability to conduct divine services
• Unprejudiced approach to the members of the congregation and guests
• Ability to impart contents of faith
• Discretion in confidential matters
• Conciliatory attitude
• Reliability

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Leadership competencies:

• Ability to provide practical guidance and support to Deacons in pastoral care
• Proper handling of information