Paul reminds Timothy that the
imposition of hands on another
is not to be taken lightly.
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not lay hands too readily on anyone, and do not
share in another's sins.
Paul himself was ordered or
ordained by the leaders of the
Church at Antioch.
Acts 13:2-3
While they were worshipping the
Lord and fasting, the holy Spirit said,
"Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul
for the work to which I have called
them." Then, completing their fasting
and prayer, they laid hands
on them and sent them off.