As Lead Pastor, I am thankful for the opportunity to work alongside Chad Mason. It is time to consider him for ordination and I am happy to be a part of this process and time in his life.
Pastor Chad Mason is being considered for ordination to the pastoral ministry. This Sunday, April 19th, an ordination council will examine him in order to present a recommendation to the Church in Conference on April 26th. Chad will be preaching in the English services this Sunday and will share his testimony in the Spanish service.
Ordination is a local church's affirmation of one who has given sufficient evidence of a call to ministry, gifting for ministry, preparation for ministry (spiritually, morally, biblically, academically and in practice), and doctrinal soundness). The ordination council, made up of ordained deacons, pastors and other mature leaders, examines the candidate as to these things and makes a recommendation to the church. The church votes on said recommendation. If the vote is affirmative, an ordination service is held for the laying-on of hands over the candidate.
Calvary called Pastor Chad in January 2013 to join our pastoral staff. For two years Chad has served as Pastor for Mobilization and Global Impact, in addition to serving as pastor for ABFs. This year he was assigned the responsibility of pastor for worship and he no longer serves as pastor for ABFs.
Chad is married to Jordan Alise (Hargraves) and they have two precious daughters: Makaila and Aly. Chad obtained his BA in education from Northwest University, Kirkland Washington and his Masters of Leadership from Bakke Graduate University. Previous to his role here at CBC, Chad served as the Pastor for Rose City Baptist Church and Perspectives Regional Director for Texas. He and Alise also served for two years as directors of Vida Nueva Children's Home in Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila, Mexico.
In addition to his passion for the nations and for worship, Chad also enjoys hanging out with his family, playing guitar, fishing, playing basketball, mountain climbing, wake boarding and motorcycles.
Please pray that this process is God-honoring and affirming of the life and ministry of a brother Chad Mason.
Should you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to contact me.
