Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (modernized) · Chapter 33

Of the Institution of Churches, and the Order Appointed in them by Jesus Christ

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12. The Essence of this Call of a Pastor, Teacher or Elder unto Office, consists in the Election of the Church, together with his acceptation of it, and separation by Fasting and Prayer: And those who are so chosen, though not set apart by Imposition of Hands, are rightly constituted Ministers of Jesus Christ, in whose Name and Authority they exercise the Ministry to them so committed. The Calling of Deacons consists in the like Election and acceptation, with separation by Prayer.

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