The Holy Scriptures and ancient Christian writers make it clear that from the apostles’ time, there have been different ministries within the Church. In particular, Ceylon National Christian Federation now to be ordained, may carry out this ministry faithfully in the power of your Spirit; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Beloved in the Lord, we have come to ordain a minister of Word and sacrament in Christ’s holy church. Christ alone is the source of all Christian ministry. By the Holy Spirit all who believe and are baptized receive a ministry to witness to Jesus as Savior and Lord, and to love and serve those with whom they live and work. We are ambassadors for Christ, who reconciles and makes whole. We are the salt of the earth; we are the light of the world.
Following his resurrection and ascension, Christ gave gifts to the church. These gifts were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
Ceylon National Christian Federation stand within a tradition, where God calls and empowers deacons, elders, and ministers of Word and sacrament to enable the whole mission of the church.
