Members of Chapelgate are encouraged to submit nominations for men to serve in the ordained offices of elder and deacon, and women to serve in the unordained office of Deaconess. As a collective body (Session), along with the oversight of the church, the Elders serve in the care and nurture of the spiritual needs of members. Deacons and Deaconesses lead in caring for the physical needs of the congregation and surrounding community. Try to 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? If so, nominate them.

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

Nomination Form: click HERE