Thank you for taking the time to pray about and nominate someone from RedArrow Ministries for the office of Elder. Elders of RedArrow serve a three year term with 1/3 rotating each year.
Elders of RedArrow Ministries will minister to the needs of our church in matters of:
I. Shepherding the Flock (Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2)
II. Purity of Doctrine (1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:9)
III. Vision (2 Peter 3:9b, Luke 19:10, 1 Thessalonians, 2:8, Romans 12:10-13, Psalm 100:2, Galations 3:14)
IV. Evangelism (Matthew 28:18-20)
To be considered for the office of Elder, these men or women must have the following qualifications prior to nomination.
I. Biblical criteria for being an Elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9)
II. Regularly attends worship services
III. Willingness to sign the Christian Reformed Church’s Covenant for Office Bearers
IV. Serving in or leading an ongoing role and a relationship ministry
V. Have taken Turn 1 of the Road Course, and working through Turn 2 & 3
VI. Be at least a consistent giver on the Stewardship Journey
The current Elders will vet these nominations for the selection process. Following the vetting process, a pastor will contact the nominations to 1. Explain the specific expectations of RAM elders, and 2. Ask if the nominee would like to remain a candidate. The remaining nominees will have their names in a basket, and the Elders will be chosen by lots.
Please take the time to prayerfully consider your nominee and fill out the form on the backside of this sheet. Nominations need to be returned to RedArrow Ministries by September 15, 2024.
*Elders that have completed their terms have earned a rest of 2 years. Therefore, we ask that you not nominate the following leaders: Jason Bowen, Jeremy Cencer, Hannah DeVall and Renee Moore. Elders continuing their terms: Tim Davis, Bill Hoffman, Sheilah Miller and James Nowell.
