Some set out by the book, don't they? Well, OK, that's fine. Let's say you have everything in place.
Received Christ years prior
Studying for years after
Laying on of hands by the presbytery
But what has God called you to, that is, His specific will? Has your heart been listening and been confirmed back aligned with it's own desires? We need men and women of God who possess the tools and approval of His lead so that we don't end up building in vain. For when we listen, the gates of heaven open to us a blessing,
Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will also come with you.” They went out and got into the boat; and that night they caught nothing.
But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. So Jesus said to them, “Children, you do not have any fish, do you?” They answered Him, “No.” And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch.” So they cast, and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great number of fish.
(John 21:3-6)