Experience the sacred ordination service from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California’s Annual Conference 2025, where eight pastoral candidates were ordained as elders in a powerful ceremony emphasizing the ministry of reconciliation.
Bishop Kenny Martin delivers a compelling message on reconciliation from 2 Corinthians 5:18, calling the church to unity and revival through repentance, restoration, and reunion. His message sets the spiritual foundation for the ordination of eight new elders who have answered God’s call to shepherd His people.
π Scripture Foundation:
β’ 2 Corinthians 5:18 – The Ministry of Reconciliation
β’ 1 Peter 4:7-10 – Serving for God’s Glory
β’ Acts 2:38-39 – The Promise to All Generations
β’ Isaiah 6:1-8 – “Here I Am, Send Me”
β’ John 10:11-18 – The Good Shepherd
β¨ Newly Ordained Elders:
β’ Elizabeth A. Cornell
β’ Brian Scott
β’ Eleitino A. Tuiasosopo
β’ Andrea G. Vaudrey
β’ Reginald C. Wadlington
β’ Jaime L. Winslow
β’ Meg Wolfgram
β’ Jessica Zittel
Bishop Martin’s powerful message emphasizes the “R’s” of ministry:
β’ Reconciliation with God
β’ Restoring relationships
β’ Repentance and renewal
β’ Reaching those far from God
β’ Revival through unity
β’ Reunion of God’s people
The ordination ceremony includes:
β’ The historic Wesley Covenant Prayer
β’ Laying on of hands by ordained ministers
β’ Presentation of Bibles as symbols of authority
β’ Commissioning to minister the Word, celebrate sacraments, and shepherd God’s people
“Judgment begins in the house of the Lord… It’s time for the body of Christ to come together.” – Bishop Kenny Martin
This service marks a significant moment in FMCSC history as these eight leaders commit to the ministry of reconciliation, joining the legacy of faithful servants who have gone before them.
π CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA
ποΈ May 17, 2025
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