Which of the following is NOT listed among the rights of an ordained minister?

• A. Preach, Publish, Teach, and Defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• B. Do the Work of an Evangelist
• C. Appoint Civil Judges
• D. Receive Believers into Fellowship

Answer: (C)

In ordained ministry, the focus of your authority is spiritual leadership and church governance. Preaching, publishing, teaching, and defending the Gospel are how a minister safeguards sound doctrine, proclaims the faith, and strengthens the flock. Doing the work of an evangelist aligns with outreach and spreading the message beyond the church walls. Receiving believers into fellowship is about integrating new members into the church community and its life.

Appointing civil judges lies outside this spiritual jurisdiction. Civil judges are part of the secular government, chosen through state-established processes, not by church leadership. The church exercises spiritual authority and pastoral care, not civil or governmental authority over secular offices. So the action of appointing civil judges is not a right of an ordained minister.