Which of the following is included among the rights of an ordained minister?

• A. preach
• B. appoint church boards
• C. vote in church elections
• D. excommunicate members

Answer: (A)

The main idea is what an ordained minister is empowered to do publicly: to proclaim the Word. Preaching is a defining responsibility of an ordained minister, giving the pastor the authority to share Scripture, exhort the congregation, and lead in the proclamation of the gospel during worship and teaching times.

The other options involve roles in church governance or discipline rather than the ministry of preaching. Appointing church boards is a governance task that typically requires involvement beyond the pulpit, often with the consent of the church body or a governing council. Voting in church elections is a participation right tied to church membership, not a unilateral prerogative of ordination. Excommunicating members is a serious disciplinary action that follows established procedures and collective church authority, not a solo right of an ordained minister.