[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Page Header” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” background_image=”https:\/\/ac25.fmcsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2410001-ordination-header.jpg” background_blend=”multiply” z_index=”1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”2410001-ordination-header”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Breadcrumbs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”0b2be558-03a6-43e9-b2fc-d6bd62c772cf” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][dmpro_breadcrumbs bc_home_icon=”on” bc_separator_icon=”E||divi||400″ bc_separator_color=”#FFFFFF” bc_item_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” admin_label=” Breadcrumb Module” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” items_text_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_text_color=”#FFFFFF” active_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” active_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dmpro_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Page Header Content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Page Header Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Join us for this sacred ceremony as we celebrate the ordination of new elders into the Free Methodist Church in Southern California. The ordination service represents a significant milestone in the journey of ministers who have completed their preparation and have been called to serve as elders in our conference.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”a825bfa2-a1b5-4ece-a6ea-81ea7c7b0aec” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Service Details Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”3cc57acf-ad91-4575-a23a-6b40837925f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Service Details Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Date & Time:<\/strong> Saturday, May 17, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM The ordination service will begin shortly after the conclusion of the main Annual Conference sessions, following a brief 30-minute break. This special service includes worship led by the Centerpoint team, a message from Bishop Kenny Martin, and the formal ordination ceremony for our incoming elders.<\/p>\n To-go desserts will be available following the service so you can celebrate with the newly ordained elders before departing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ac25.fmcsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2410001-ordination-hero.jpg” title_text=”2410001-ordination-hero” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Candidates Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#EEEDEC” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Meaning of Ordination” image=”https:\/\/ac25.fmcsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2410001-ordination-meaning.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”2410001-ordination-meaning” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In the Free Methodist Church, ordination represents formal recognition of divine calling to ministry. It confers authority to administer sacraments and provide spiritual leadership while acknowledging a commitment to lifelong ministerial service. The laying on of hands during the ceremony connects these new ministers to the biblical practice established in the early church and to the historic continuity of Christian ministry across generations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Candidates” image=”https:\/\/ac25.fmcsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2410001-ordination-candidates.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”2410001-ordination-candidates” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The ordination service honors those who have completed the Conference Ministerial Candidate (CMC) process and are being ordained as elders in the Free Methodist Church. Each candidate has completed the required theological education, served effectively in their appointed ministry, and been examined and approved by the Ministerial Education & Guidance Committee (MEG).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Special Elements Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Special Elements Intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” header_5_letter_spacing=”-0.02em” header_6_letter_spacing=”-0.02em” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The ordination service includes several meaningful ceremonial components that reflect our Wesleyan-Holiness heritage:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Examination” admin_label=”Examination Blurb” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n During this solemn exchange, candidates publicly affirm their call to ministry, their commitment to scripture as the foundation of faith and practice, their adherence to Free Methodist doctrine, and their willingness to serve under denominational authority.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Laying on of Hands” admin_label=”Laying Hands Blurb” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This sacred moment symbolizes the conferring of spiritual authority, the blessing of the community, the work of the Holy Spirit in calling and equipping ministers, and connection to the historic church. It physically embodies our conference theme as we witness ministry passing from generation to generation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Photography Guidelines” admin_label=”Photography Blurb” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We welcome families to capture this meaningful occasion during specific moments:<\/p>\n We ask that guests refrain from flash photography and movement during the examination and laying on of hands to maintain the sacred atmosphere of these significant moments.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Supporting Our New Elders” admin_label=”Supporting Elders Blurb” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The FMCSC community plays an important role in supporting these new leaders. Consider:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful ceremony as we celebrate God’s work in raising up new leaders for our conference. The ordination service is a vital part of our Annual Conference and a beautiful opportunity to witness God’s continued faithfulness from generation to generation.<\/p>\n “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”<\/em> \u2014 Ephesians 3:20-21<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Service Details<\/h4>\n
Location:<\/strong> Centerpoint Church, Murrieta
Address:<\/strong> 24470 Washington Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562<\/p>\nSpecial Elements<\/h3>\n
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