As soon as an apprentice leader has proven that he is capable to shepherd others or lead a ministry team, authorize this new leader to do so by 'laying on hands.'

Find in 1 Timothy 4:14 another purpose for this commissioning.

Find in 1 Timothy 5:22 a caution for 'laying on hands.'

Find in 2 Timothy 1:6 evidence that laying on of hands is more than a mere symbol. If we do it in faith, what does God do?

Find in 1 Timothy 3, guidelines for the type of person to commission.

Find in Hebrews chapters 8 - 9 ways in which Jesus' priestly ministry is similar and different from the Old Testament priests'.

Find in Isaiah 6 how God commissioned the prophet for his role.

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Verify the qualifications of new workers.

• If you are not familiar with potential workers, do not put them off. Find out from others about them.
• One way to test workers for their biblical qualifications is to make up an inventory of requirements and a scale for each one,
• Have people who know them mark on each scale how well the workers does.
• This can help choose the more qualified workers and reveal training needs for the others.
• For example:

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