Leadership Candidate Form

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“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord.” - 1 Corinthians 12:4

The election of church officers is at the heart of what it means to be Presbyterian. The Nominating Committee invites you to give prayerful thought to any person—including yourself—who has been a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church for one year. We welcome remote and in person particpation.

As you consider submitting your recommendations

learn more about the different officer positions before recommending by clicking here.

consider Fourth Church’s Strategic Directions (add link)

be mindful of Fourth Church and Chicago Lights commitment to diversity of race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and abilities

members who attend virtually are also welcome

remember: a nomination introduces the committee to prospective condidates but does not ensure election.

Officer recommendations are submitted to the Nominating Committee for discernment. Please note that submitting a recommendation does not guarantee actual nomination to a church office.

To be eligible for officer positions, individuals recommended must have been members of Fourth Presbyterian Church for at least one year, and have a demonstrable history of financial stewardship.

Questions and concerns not covered in this form can be directed to the Nominating Committee: nomcom@fourthchurch.org

2022-2023 Nominating Committee members:

Luke Beasley
Michael Belsley
Caryn Borg-Breen
Hope Daniels
Ranjan Daniels
Joe Fong
Jeannine Forrest (Chair)
Lucy Forster-Smith (Senior Associate Pastor)
Jenny Giblin
Karen Muller
Mark Nelson
Nicole Spirgen
Beth Truett
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Who do you want to recommend to the Nominating Committee? (Self-recommendations are welcome and encouraged!)* This field is required.
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Please describe the particular gifts and skills that you or this person would bring to Fourth Church leadership.* This field is required.
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What position(s) would be a good fit for your or this person’s gifts and skills? (You may recommend for more than one board if desired. Learn more about the various boards of Fourth Presbyterian Church here: http://www.fourthchurch.org/about/officer-nominating.html)* This field is required.
Deacon
Elder (Session)
Trustee
Nominating Committee
Chicago Lights Board
Wherever needed most (general recommendation)
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Do you believe this candidate will promote Fourth Church’s Strategic Directions (https://www.fourthchurch.org/news/strategic-directions.html)? If so, please explain how you think they might do this.
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Any additional comments about this person? (optional) Examples: committee participation, personal interests, other involvement and activities, etc.
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Is the candidate aware that you are recommending them?* This field is required.
Yes, I've talked to them about it
No, they don't know I'm recommending them
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Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Email* This field is required.
example@example.com
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