We have a situation where we need to ordain an elder but there are no ministers of the Word available for a couple of weeks. After that, we have three weeks of baptisms and a Lord's Supper celebration. Since we're already delayed in this ordination/installation (we typically replace outgoing officebearers in May), I'd like to get this person up and running sooner rather than later. Is there any reason why the Chair of Council, an elder, cannot lead the installation part of the service?
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We have a situation where we need to ordain an elder but there are no ministers of the Word available for a couple of weeks. After that, we have three weeks of baptisms and a Lord's Supper celebration. Since we're already delayed in this ordination/installation (we typically replace outgoing officebearers in May), I'd like to get this person up and running sooner rather than later. Is there any reason why the Chair of Council, an elder, cannot lead the installation part of the service?