Leadership Requirements

A sincere love and pursuit of Jesus Christ which is demonstrated in regular personal worship, meditation on the Word, and prayer. (Psalm 1:4-6; 18:1, 2)

A demonstrated fullness of the Holy Spirit, faith, and wisdom. (Acts 6:3)

A perception of leadership which does not grasp for position, title, power, authority, respect, or privilege, but seeks a commitment to humble service and self-sacrifice. (Mark 10:37, 42-45; John 13:12-16; Philippians 2:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-5)

A personal exposure, loyalty, and commitment to their pastors and to those whom they are pastoring. (Mark 3:14, 15)

A trustworthiness with the ability to resist being bribed or bought. (Exodus 18:21)

A commitment to the Barnabas-style of open, loving communication, with a heart toward solving relationship problems, processing anger constructively, encouraging and building up, and maintaining confidences strictly. (Acts 4:36-37; Ephesians 4:25-32)

A willingness to be a team player, who helps one's pastoral associates to succeed. (Philippians 2:3, 4)

A strong, loving marriage (for those married) in which both the husband and wife sense the call to minister. (Acts 18:26)

A capable, respected maturity in the faith with proven ministry ability. (1 Timothy 3:2-7)

A willingness to be judged by strict standards and to accept reproof. (James 3:1)

A love for people and for Jesus without desire to benefit personally at the expense of the sheep. (John 21:17; Ezekiel 34:1; 1 Peter 5:13-15)

A commitment to equipping others for ministry through active training and nurturing. (Mark 3:13-15)

A commitment to doing excellent work, taking responsibility seriously, being proactive, planning, and executing well. (Ezra 5:1, 2)

A committed, cheerful giver who tithes regularly to the fellowship. (Malachi 3:8-10)

A demonstrated fruitfulness with those who are being served and those who have oversight.