 Calvin accepted his new role without any preconditions on his tasks or duties . The office to which he was initially assigned is unknown . He was eventually given the title of " reader " , which most likely meant that he could give expository lectures on the Bible . Sometime in 1537 he was selected to be a " pastor " although he never received any pastoral consecration . For the first time , the lawyer @-@ theologian took up pastoral duties such as baptisms , weddings , and church services . 
