Well after months and months of studying, Bryce is finally a licensed preacher. It has been a long process, but by God’s grace he is finished! I am very proud of him.
A word on licensure: It is the first step towards ordination in the PCA (Presbyterian Church of America). It gives churches in the PCA confidence that one’s theology is orthodox, and comfort that one is equipped and able to preach. In order to be licensed, one must first complete a *lengthy written examination, pass an oral examination before a small committee, and finally an oral examination before the presbytery. The final oral examination includes preaching of a sermon as well.
Bryce preached his sermon on Hebrews 10: 11-18, and in the words of our pastor, “knocked them dead!”
We are so grateful to the Lord for equipping him to preach and…pass! This is an exciting stage in our lives as it is another step towards finally being able to “get our hands dirty” for the Lord.
*Bryce’s examination is attached here: Bryce’s Exam
Other interesting notes on licensure:
Licensed to Ill, the debut album by the Beastie Boys was released in 1986 (we were 7 years old!)
It was the first rap LP to top Billboard’s Pop Albums chart. It also peaked at #2 on the Top Hip Hop/R&B Albums chart. It was Columbia Records’ fastest selling debut record to date and sold over five million copies.
Licensed to Drive, starring the heart-throbs Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, was released 2 years later in 1988: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095519/
