Faith and Practice
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Part III: Friends Practices
Chapter 2—Pastoral Ministry
G. Recording of Members Other Than the Pastor(s)
When the meeting practices the recognition of gifts among its members, the meeting may feel that recording procedures should begin for members who are not part of the pastoral staff but who exhibit the pastoral gifts. This practice is encouraged and will greatly benefit the congregation that makes use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given. Then if those recorded are called to pastor in other churches, to fill the pulpit in various churches when asked, or to take a pastoral position within the local church, he or she will be sent to that assignment by the local body with confidence in what God is doing.
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