Chapelgate’s Session is receiving nominations for the offices of Elder, Deacon, and Deaconess.
Elders serve in the care and nurture of the spiritual needs of members.
Deacons lead in caring for the physical needs of the congregation and surrounding community, and Deaconesses(unordained) assist the Deacons in this deed-based ministry.
Think in terms of what you see now, as opposed to what you think may happen down the road. In other words, is this man demonstrating that he is an Elder or a Deacon now? Is this woman demonstrating that she is a Deaconess now?
Nominees should meet the requirements found in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5:
Desires the Office
Not pursuing Dishonest Gain - demonstrates observable contentment in Christ
Above Reproach, Blameless
Has a Good Reputation (in & out of church)
Faithful to his Wife (honors her with fidelity and observable kindness & respect)
Self-Controlled
Not a Slave to Addiction - lives accountably and transparently
Hospitable & Sincere
Not Quarrelsome
Able to Teach
Not Violent but Gentle - not a slave to his passions
Loves what is Good
Not a Lover of Money - not greedy but observably generous
Respectfully Leads His Family Well
Holds Firmly to the Faith
Not a Recent Convert
Willingly Serves
Doesn’t Aspire to Power
A Good Example
Members of Chapelgate are encouraged submit nominations by clicking the link below.