First Baptist Matthews - Elder Nomination Form

Lay Elder Nomination Form

First Baptist Matthews
Thank you for taking the time to complete this Lay Elder Nomination Form prayerfully. The role of an elder is a significant calling (1 Timothy 3:1), and your honest input will help us discern wisely as a church family.
Before You Begin
Before submitting this nomination, please confirm that you have personally spoken with the nominee and that he has given his permission to be considered for lay eldership at First Baptist Matthews.
This process is intended to be both prayerful and relational, and we ask that nominations be made with the nominee's knowledge and willingness. Nominations will only be accepted from members of First Baptist Matthews. Nominees must be at least 30 years old and have been a member for at least 5 years.
Please read 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 before completing this form. If you are unsure how to answer a question, please select "Don't Know."
Name of Elder Nominee:
Your Name:
Relationship to Nominee
1. How long have you known the nominee?
2. How do you know the nominee?
Biblical Qualifications
1. Is the nominee a believer and not a recent convert?
2. Would he uphold the beliefs and mission of First Baptist Church of Matthews?

Lay Elder Nomination Form