Elder Candidate: Jason Robertson
The elders are pleased to put forth Jason Robertson for the office of elder at Fellowship Bible Church.
Scripture teaches that elders are called to shepherd and oversee the local church. Both Paul and Peter provide instruction about the role and qualifications of elders.
Biblical Qualifications for Elders
Scripture gives specific qualifications for those who serve as elders. We encourage you to prayerfully read:
Our Process at Fellowship Bible Church
Our bylaws state in Article 9(a)2:
A Request to Our Members
The members of Fellowship Bible Church are encouraged to prayerfully consider these Scriptures and affirm that Jason meets the biblical qualifications to serve as an elder.
If you are aware of anything in Jason's life that would be inconsistent with these biblical qualifications, please contact the elders privately.
You may contact Mike Thomas, Chairman of the Elder Board, at [email protected] or call the church office at 540-662-7743.
After a period of at least two weeks, if Jason is affirmed as meeting these qualifications, he will be publicly ordained as an elder.
Scripture teaches that elders are called to shepherd and oversee the local church. Both Paul and Peter provide instruction about the role and qualifications of elders.
For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you.
Titus 1:5 NKJV
The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly.
1 Peter 5:1–2 NKJV
Biblical Qualifications for Elders
Scripture gives specific qualifications for those who serve as elders. We encourage you to prayerfully read:
- Titus 1:5–9
- 1 Timothy 3:1–7
Our Process at Fellowship Bible Church
Our bylaws state in Article 9(a)2:
Membership Verification for Elders and Deacons: After thorough examination and reaching satisfaction, the Board of Elders shall present the potential elder or deacon's name before the membership for response and opportunity to confirm publicly the biblical qualifications of the man. Those members holding charges against them will be asked to privately communicate such to the Board of Elders. Any charges will be verified and dealt with according to the Scriptures.
A Request to Our Members
The members of Fellowship Bible Church are encouraged to prayerfully consider these Scriptures and affirm that Jason meets the biblical qualifications to serve as an elder.
If you are aware of anything in Jason's life that would be inconsistent with these biblical qualifications, please contact the elders privately.
You may contact Mike Thomas, Chairman of the Elder Board, at [email protected] or call the church office at 540-662-7743.
After a period of at least two weeks, if Jason is affirmed as meeting these qualifications, he will be publicly ordained as an elder.
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