Position of Ruling Elder Class of 2022 Nomination Form
The Nominating Committee is responsible for preparing an annual slate of 5 Ruling Elders (two of whom will be Trustee-Elders) and 8 Ministry Leaders who will be ordained for particular service to the church. A slate of nominees will be presented to the congregation at our annual meeting on Sunday, February 3, 2019 for election. In accordance with the Book of Order, our church’s Constitution, the Nominating Committee requests nominations from the membership of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.
Nomination for Ruling Elder: Governance and The Ministry of Discernment
Called by God, elected by the congregation, and ordained, Ruling Elders, together with installed Ministers of Word and Sacrament (Pastors), exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation as well as the whole church, including ecumenical relationships. Specific areas of focus include but are not limited to: worship and the sacraments, communications, connections and membership, the annual budget, personnel, property(decisions requiring expenditure of $10K or more), church discipline, and long range strategic vision and direction.
Name of the person you wish to nominate:
The following list includes some of the requirements of Ruling Elders. Given what you know about this person, please check all of the areas in which this nominee is gifted.
Leadership
Understanding of Presbyterian governance and polity
Maturity of Christian Faith and capacity for spiritual discernment
Openness and willingness to partner with other people of faith in Atlanta and the world
Understanding of and active participation in our worship life
Skills for effective and clear communication
Knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to finance
Knowledge and experience in personnel matters
Knowledge and experience in matters related to property management
Ability to take on a strategic outlook and implement a long-term vision
Please describe this person's experience, knowledge and gifts for the areas you checked above.
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