The examination given by a duly constituted Board of Examiners for ministerial candidates will cover which areas?

• A. Church Government, Doctrine, and General Biblical Knowledge
• B. Financial Auditing, Fundraising, and Budgeting
• C. Civil Law and Governance
• D. Ecclesiastical Language Translation

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is the fundamental areas a ministerial candidate should be proficient in: theology, church structure, and scriptural literacy. The option that lists Church Government, Doctrine, and General Biblical Knowledge reflects the core responsibilities of a minister: teaching sound doctrine, understanding how the church is organized and led, and being familiar with Scripture to guide preaching, teaching, and shepherding. These areas ensure a candidate is prepared to lead a congregation in faithful doctrine, proper governance, and informed ministry.

The other options drift into topics less central to ordination: financial topics focus on administration rather than doctrine; civil law and governance involve secular legal matters; and ecclesiastical language translation is a specialized skill not typically required for ordination exams.