On Sunday I had the joy of presiding at the Commissioning Service of Lanny Heinlen at Westdale Park FM Church near Kingston, Ontario. Alongside Ordained Ministers, the FMCIC recognizes and blesses Commissioned Ministry as a distinct form of ministry. We are grateful to commend these persons, who serve the church as Associate Pastors in specialized ministry areas. Lanny collaborates with Lead Pastor Will Keller, who values Lanny’s unique gifts and special calling. Similar to a service of Ordination, our Sunday afternoon event highlighted the beauty of the Holy Spirit’s call in Lanny’s life and featured an opportunity for Ordained and Commissioned Ministers present to lay hands on Lanny and his wife Dorothy and offer prayers of blessing.
I love how God has designed the Body of Christ with complementary giftings and roles, so that the whole Body will be built up. Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Shepherds, and Teachers invest in equipping every member to embrace the life of discipleship and service in the Church and the world. Pastor Lanny, may the Lord supply all you need to work alongside Pastor Will and all the members of the Body at Westdale Park to carry out God’s unique mission in your community!
