During recent CAD team meetings held in Denver, Colorado, Anne Stapleton was ordained a GCI elder.
Anne asked that the ceremony be held in Denver so family and friends living in the area could attend. The ceremony was led by GenMin director Anthony Mullins and CAD associate director Greg Williams. Moving testimonies concerning Anne and her ministry were given by GCI leaders (including GCI president Joseph Tkach) and by others who have known Anne and her ministry for many years.
Anne and her husband Mark Stapleton pastor GCI’s congregation in the San Diego, California area. They also co-direct SEP SoCal—the GCI GenMin summer camp held in Southern California.
We join Anne’s congregation, family and friends in extending hearty congratulations. Here is a video with excerpts from the ordination ceremony:
On YouTube at http://youtu.be/FmKvel-XUHM.
Our congratulations to both Anne and Mark! May the Lord magnify your ministry.
In Christ,
Santiago and Elke
Anne,
Your ordination comes as no surprise but it is none the less encouraging news. Nancy and I thank God for Mark and you and for what you have given us over the years.
Ken and Nancy
Congratulations!!! What a beautiful affirming ceremony.
Blessings,
George Hart
Hi Anne,
What wonderful news! I’ve been an avid follower of yours for years! 😉 Welcome to a new journey in Jesus.
Cella
WOW! What a moving service! Thank you to whomever put this on YouTube. Tears filled my eyes as I watched Anne’s ordination. I know I should not touch my computer screen, but I did anyway. I “laid my hands” on Anne and prayed with the pastor ordaining her. Anne has been a blessing to us, so I wanted God to bless her too.
Anne, your life and how you allow God to inspire and use you is an inspiration to me. You were like this in Ambassador College, and obviously others see this in you today. Continue to let God use you in a mighty way.
Love and hugs, Susie
Dear Ann,
Such a fine job so far, and now to continue in all the encouragement of such a lift from an ordination. Congratulations on your ordination and our prayers for your continued efforts in Jesus’ ministry to his glory! God bless and keep up the good work for his people. David and Linda Husamnn
Dear Ann
How wonderful!
The ordination service was very moving and you are an inspiration!
May God continue to bless you in your service to Him!