Our church recently had a laying on of hands, the ancient rite we still use to ordain and recognize leaders. I asked the elders and deacons to come to the baptismal font, and as they walked forward, I invited the rest of the congregation to raise their open palms from their seats. Not everyone is ordained, yet I don’t think the point of this ritual is to make others feel left out.
After we laid hands on the person, I prayed, and truth be...
