After the examination period as an elder candidate the existing elders will then establish an ordination board consisting of the elders of this church and elders of churches with which we are like-minded. The ordination board shall have no less than six (6) members. At a time designated by the elders, the ordination candidate shall be examined according to biblical doctrine, biblical content and ministerial practice. If the candidate fulfills the ordination requirements to the satisfaction of the ordination board he shall be presented to the church membership at a special meeting called by the elders. This will be his official ordination. Ordination shall be conferred for life, so long as the man continues to manifest the qualifications of the office of elder. A man may serve as an elder while preparing for ordination.