Pastor Zane

On Tuesday, Zane officially completed all the requirements to become an ordained pastor in our denomination. This is quite an accomplishment! Zane first had to complete four years of seminary study. Then, he started studying for his ordination tests. Since early February, he has take grueling tests on Bible content, theology, church history, sacraments and the book of church order. These tests took him anywhere from 6-11 hours each. Zane also wrote a 10 page theology paper, gave a sermon and polished a 16 page Hebrew language paper he wrote in seminary. Then, he went before a committee of five local pastors. They examined Zane for over 2 hours on any subject they wanted. Finally, last Tuesday, he went before all the local pastors in our denomination, and they could also ask him any question they wanted. After all of these efforts, the pastors voted for Zane to become the newest pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America! We are so thankful that God has sustained Zane throughout this long process. Although it has been a stressful few months for our family, Zane's ordination has given us the encouragement that God truly has called us to work with youth in the church.

Now all that is left to do is celebrate! Zane will have an official ordination service on May 8th here in St. Charles, MO. Everyone is welcome to come.