Calling Church Leadership
Green Valley Presbyterian Church

Elder & Deacon Nominating

We Are All Ministers
One principle of Presbyterian government provides that our members have the right to determine those that lead and govern them. Please prayerfully consider participating, either by suggesting someone you believe is called to lead, or by volunteering yourself! Persons nominated must:
  • Be active members of GVPC
  • Attend worship regularly
  • Participate in the life and work of the church
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    Nominating & Selection Process
  • A Nominating Committee, elected by the congregation, solicits names of persons eligible to hold leadership positions.
  • The congregation submits names to the Nominating Committee.
  • The Nominating Committee prayerfully and confidentially considers each name.
  • In the Fall of 2008, the Nominating Committee presents a slate of nominees to the congregation.
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    Elders and deacons serve a 3-year term beginning in January 2009.

    For a more detailed description of elder and deacon responsibilities, talk to any elder or deacon.


    Who to Suggest...?
    In I Timothy 3, Paul says these people are to be exemplary in lifestyle, temperate, sensible, hospitable, gentle, and above reproach.

    Some things you might consider:

      Especially for elders
  • Spiritual maturity
  • Christian living at home & work
  • Services rendered
  • Cooperative
  • Willingness to learn
  • Follow through on assignments
  • Open to new ideas
  • Maturity of judgement
    		•    Especially for deacons
  • Spiritual maturity
  • Ability to keep confidences
  • Sympathy & ability to witness to God's love
  • Ability to minister in challenging circumstances
  • Sensitivity to human distress
  • Follow through on assignments
  • Open to new ideas
  • Maturity of judgment
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      Elders   Deacons  
      Together with the Pastor, Elders provide
    for the leadership and governance of the
    church, overseeing areas of ministry and
    equipping people for service.

    You may nominate up to 4 Elders.     		  The deacons are a ministry of sympathy,
    witness & compassion to those in need,
    sick, friendless or in distress within
    and beyond the church.

    You may nominate up to 4 Deacons.     		 
             
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    Thank you for your suggestions!