Kay

The NT churches certainly did not view ordination as we do. The Great Commission is the only apostolic succession ordained by Christ, and it applies universally to all believers. In the early Church , when they recognized that a person possessed certain gifts necessary for a needed work, the congregation affirmed and “set apart” that person for the task by the laying on of hands. (Acts 13:1-3)

No seminary, no tests, no interviews – the person was already using their gift. Timothy is instructed to “not lay hands on anyone hastily.” In other words, be sure the person has the gift first.