God's Seminary

Summary

Elder Neal Phelan Jr. preaches on Article of Faith number 12, emphasizing that only baptized and ordained ministers have the authority to administer church ordinances such as baptism and the Lord's Supper. He stresses the importance of ministers coming from the church itself, being well-versed in biblical doctrine, and holding to the common faith as taught by the apostles. The sermon highlights the biblical pattern of ordination and the church as the pillar and ground of truth, contrasting it with seminaries and other institutions. Phelan underscores the calling and responsibility of ministry as a divine appointment rather than a human career choice.