02/05/2026
CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. SANDRAM PHIRI ON HIS LICENSURE IN OUR GREAT LAKES PRESBYTERY.
Our pastoral fellow, Sandram Phiri, has passed the first part of his ordination exams and has been licensed to preach in the Great Lakes Presbytery. This is a preliminary step toward full ordination as a Teaching Elder.
It signifies that our Presbytery recognizes his gifts, biblical soundness, theological soundness in the Westminster Standards, and call to ministry. As a licentiate, Sandram, may preach, teach, and provide pastoral services under the supervision of the Presbytery and/or our Session. However, this licensure does not permit Sandram to administer the sacraments (Baptism and Lord's Supper) or perform weddings, which are reserved for ordained teaching elders.
Sandram hopes to complete his ordination exams in September and be ordained as a Teaching Elder (pastor), Lord willing.
To God alone be the glory!