¶1.1 Any man who professes to be called by the Holy Spirit to preach the gospel and desires to pursue ordination in the Bethel Methodist Church should be examined by the Board of Ministerial Relations. The following questions should be used as a guide when considering such a candidate:

1. Have they received and are they following Christ by faith?

2. Have they the abilities that accompany the call to preach? Do they have a clear understanding of the things of God revealed in scripture? Do they speak clearly and accurately? Is God's calling evident to others?

These we receive as sufficient evidence that they are called of God to preach the Gospel of Christ and may be admitted to a course of study prescribed by the Board of Ministerial Relations leading to full ordination.