Examining Ordination in Southern Baptist Churches

Ordination has always been an important ritual in most churches and denominations — particularly among Southern Baptists. But where did the practice come from? What is its biblical basis? And how should a church ordain those God has called?

Examining Ordination in Southern Baptist Churches answers those questions, examining both the traditional and biblical backgrounds. For those searching for answers on ordination, this book offers a careful, well-researched treatment.

This study has been extensively researched and fully noted, with a large annotated bibliography for conducting your own research.