Where is the scriptural basis for requiring these servants to complete ordination? Acts 6 clearly provides for the use of deacons in ministry without the requirement of this position as a stepping stone to full ordained pastoral status. Some servants have no interest or calling to be ordained and are perfectly suited to placement as a lay deacon in a congregation.

Secondarily, how does the synod plan to deal with the lay deaconesses in districts? Can this be a pathway to ordination for those God serving women to be ordained as a Special Ministry Pastor?

It seems that this task force has raised more questions than it answers.