How do I start out to become a preacher?
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You have to go to Seminary School...just look for some in or around your area.
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Talk to a pastor and ask him or her where they went for their education. Not sure if its the same as a priest, a seminary.
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join the baptist church
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Anyone can become a minister of the Universal Life Church.\n\nhttp://ulc.org/
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Heythrop College.   A friend of mine studied there and he's the best pastor/preacher/teacher I know.
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I've got Baptist background. How can I help you?
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Check with your church and Sunday schools.\n\nLC
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I know what it is like to be in your situation. I was away from God for a while last year, but God brought me through it. Just study your bible. I have found that it contains much more revelation then the typical sermons. I dont know of any churches in that area, but look around. I think if you are truly studying your bible,you will get back on track.
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I'll attempt to explain in a way that dosnt confuse you further,\n\nAll Christians can be ministers.... when they do something for example witnessing... or if they do something for others out of service to the Lord they are "ministering" to that person. Because what they are doing is to give honor to the Lord and follow his teachings. A Pastor is actually the pastor of a church... he is there to bring the message each week yes.. but that is far from all of his duties. As a Pastor he is responsible for looking after the members of the church their spiritual needs, if they have a problem of some type he is there to provide help and guidance. Many people believe the Pastor is the head of the church.... as a Pastor myself i can tell you the Pastor is a teacher yes... but he is the servant of the church. A preacher is someone who preaches the word of God .... an evangalist is a preacher but he usually is not a pastor... he travels from place to place preaching in different churches... or for example the old "Tent camp meetings"... while he is an Ordained Minister he does not Pastor a specific congregation.  Some churches may have members that are Ordained Ministers but they do not evangalize or travel... they attend a home church and may preach on occassion when the Pastor is sick or out of town .... they are preachers.\n\nI hope this helps you and does not confuse you further.\nGod bless you :)
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I have read some of the answers you give others. i'm impressed with your advise you give.\n\n See if you can get a friend that is a good person, and go to a church or, talk with someone you know that is envolved with a church. Go with them. They have so so so many study guides and tapes to keep you busy and educated in the Word. there are websites that have outstanding ministries, they have tape rentals. It's like a book club. You can send off and rent tapes of different Ministers of who you like. they would like a "Donation", for the rental. It's up to you. They mail them to you. You send them back, they mail you more if you like. I have done it for years. It really is neat. I always have a blank tape. I record the tape I listen to. I will always have it.\n Your on a good road. I hope you stay on it.\n\nGod Bless You.  Good Luck.\n\n.
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think about the things that you do agree with and go from there. the preacher doesn't need your aquiesences and neither do you need his. if your having a good time at this church and are doubtful that you'll find one that hold your attention as well, then you should definitely stay. if not, by all means, go. you don't need a preacher to tell YOU how YOU feel about YOUR faith. myabe you could find other like-minded people and have your very own group study. you don't have to stop going to that church if you should choose to do that either. you could just supplement your normal church going with my group study suggestion. bottom line, believe whatever you choose to because no man has power over your free will.
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How about becoming a legally ordained minister... easiest course in the world. You just give them your name.\n\nThen you can go around absolving people, marrying people and baptizing babies. Its fun!
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I think that you should tune in to God and go where he would lead you!\n\nMaybe he would want to use you in a church with out some of your "qualifications"\n\nIt all depends on your motive.
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If you aren't already a professional speaker, start with Toastmasters. \n\nDevelop your own presentation and market it to corporations or associations who might be interested. Once you've done a few paid gigs, THEN contact your local speakers bureau. \n\nOr, get all the education you can about your specific topic and bill yourself as a consultant ... who also is available for speaking engagements, and then only market the speaking aspect. \n\nYou have to have some kind of niche, though, because there are so many motivational speakers. Will you focus on faith? Overcoming depression? Families? Balancing life and career? Productivity at work? You'll need to know well before you join a bureau! Look up Tom Antion on the web, or someone like that, and get on their mailing list - they send you helpful info all the time.
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I believe you should definately pray about it, define what area of ministry you want to get into and location you might be interested in serving at, get guidance from your local Bible college or from church.  Search the internet postings, search in google "ministry jobs" or something like that.  Be patient, persistent, passionate and believe in your call, and ultimately that God who called you will show you the way. Even if you start as a volunteer or intern, do it, get yourself out there and start serving.
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To become a Christian.\n\nIt's a process over time, it's not going to happen overnight.\n\nBut there are steps to take. \n\nFirst pray and ask the Father into your heart (mind) and life. Ask for change of you. Ask for guidance and direction. Ask for forgiveness of your sins. Do all this in Jesus name (authority).\n\nCome to the reality that as long as you dwell in the flesh body you are going to fall short. All are sinners.  Repentance is a change of mind, not a license to sin. Perfection is maturity or full age in His Word. We are to produce fruit. His Word is an life learning process. Trust this man or no man, unless you check it out in His Word.\n\nHey, I've been at it deeply for 15 years. I'm producing fruit but feel I'm still in the process.
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I would recommend you start out as an assistant pastor at an already organized church, so you can gain some experience. Pastors who have been with a church for a while can offer valuable experience, and when the time comes, they would be able to help you plant your own church.