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[–] carnold03 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
If you're Catholic, do what I did. Make time to either write, visit your local parish priest, or contact a religious order and ask for information regarding vocations. While the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a dubious organizational body being used to promote heterodoxy, it does offer some useful basic information regarding pastoral vocations.
[–] Native [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Yeah...I kinda tired that route...however, there's a bit of resentement towards Eastern Orthodox Christians so I have a few loops to run around. It seems that this isn't as simple as I thought it would be. I should have planned a head. What I though would take 6 month basically takes 2 years
[–] carnold03 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Yea. I didn't think it would be so difficult going in my own direction as well, but all things go one step at a time. You've got plenty of time to find a school where you can pursue an education in orthodox theology and scrutinize its reputation among eastern rite priests for heterodoxy.
[–] ardvarcus 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I think the conventional way is to get ordained by the pastor of an existing church. But nothing stops you from going out, preaching the Gospel, and starting your own church. Like the movie says, "If you build it, they will come."
[–] Native [S] ago
Thanks I’ll find out
[–] WORF_MOTORBOATS_TROI 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Seminary
[–] Native [S] ago
I’m hoping I can do it online like all the cool kids
[–] thelma 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
BAM !
You're a pastor.
Now go out and baptize.
[–] Native [S] ago
Hallelujah!
For legal reasons though I want to have a certificate
[–] thelma 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Why, you're not catholic and are bound for hell anyways?
[–] Le_Squish 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Most pastors I know inherit their position. Try being a Sunday school teacher, then a deacon then a pastor.
[–] Native [S] ago
I have been a Sunday school teacher I’m more concerned about having a certificate for legal reasons. In case the gov knocks on my door I have proof
[–] CarpenterforChrist ago
If you are doing it for the money, get a license. If not, go teach the people who are willing to listen. Also, being racist doesn't help. God bless!
[–] Native [S] ago
Not for the money only legally