Council Nominations
Qualifications
Elders are called to govern the church in Christ’s name. To that end they must provide true preaching and teaching of the Word, regular celebration of the sacraments, faithful counsel and discipline, and they should promote fellowship and hospitality among believers and stimulate witness to all people.
Deacons are called to show mercy in Christ’s name to church members and to all people. To that end the deacons must relieve victims of injustice, assess needs, promote stewardship and hospitality, collect and disburse resources for benevolence, develop programs of assistance, and speak words of Christian encouragement.
The roles of elders and deacons come from Scripture: 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, and Ephesians 4:7-13.
Other considerations that are generally followed at Calvary:
Have been a member of Calvary for at least two years prior to nomination
Demonstrate support of the ministry of Calvary by regular attendance at worship services and other activities.
Demonstrate Biblical stewardship of time, talent, and treasure in relation to Calvary.
Not have a spouse, sibling, parent, or child already on council or in full-time paid employment with the church.
Have been off council for at least 2 years.
Not be currently serving in an executive role or on the board of Avail Academy or of a tenant of Calvary.