May 28, 2017
Dear South Park Church Congregation,
We are inviting you to identify and recommend members for the following positions: Elder and Nominator. (Please see descriptions below). You may recommend more than one person and you do not have to be a member to make a recommendation. You may also recommend yourself.
Please consider the following points:
· Although anyone attending South Park Church may submit a recommendation, only members may serve and only members may vote at the September business meeting.
· Each person recommended will be given fair consideration; however, all persons recommended may not be contacted.
Please return the completed recommendation form (see reverse side) by Sunday, June 11 to the church office or the recommendations may be e-mailed to Will Holm: .
Role of Elders and Nominators
Nominator: Knowledge of church members. Duties: interview and qualify candidates for the positions of Elder, Trustee- Treasurer, and Financial Secretary. Present candidates to membership for their approval. Requires a minimum 3-year church membership. Time commitment varies. Term is 3 years.
*Characteristic/qualifications: Church member, ability to maintain confidentiality, works well with a team, discernment, commitment to excellence in managing resources to support the ministry of the church.(1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9)
Elder: Elders are charged with guarding the spiritual integrity of the church as well as the vision of the church and are the final authority within the church. Tasks may include praying over the sick, teaching, discerning heresy, shepherding and encouraging. Oversee leaders in the church including the Trustees, Leadership team, Nominators and pastors. Oversee the policies and procedures for the membership process, church discipline, position papers, and pastoral staff.
*Characteristic/qualifications: Member of the church for at least three years. Demonstrated servant leadership within the church. Be of godly character, demonstrate competency through education or experience in biblical knowledge and interpretation, shepherding, discernment, wisdom and conflict management.
· Time commitment is approximately 4-5 hours per week.
· Elders are approved by the church and elders annually.
South Park Church Recommendation Form
As you complete this recommendation form, please consider the general traits listed below:
· Lives a blameless life; is above reproach.
· If married, is faithful to spouse; manages own household well; has children who respect their parents.
· Exhibits self-control, lives wisely, is fair, lives a devout and disciplined life.
· Is not a heavy drinker, nor violent, nor a lover of money.
· Is gentle, peace-loving; is not arrogant or quick tempered.
· Is not a new Christian.
· Exhibits a strong belief in the Bible; obeys the Word.
· Has good reputation inside and outside the church.
I recommend the following for the open positions at South Park Church:
I recommend______
For the position of ______(you can recommend yourself)
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Name of Recommender: ______
Phone number: ______