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Name*

First Last

Age*

Marital Status:*

Name of Spouse:

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Work Phone

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Email*

Length of Attendance at Engedi:*

Do you meet the following qualifications of an elder?*

Yes
No

(Please see Appendix A for further explanation of these qualifications.) One who, according to 1 Timothy 3 and reiterated in Titus 1, is above reproach, faithful to his or her spouse, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He or she must manage their own family well and see that their children obey them with proper respect. An elder must not be a recent convert and must have a good reputation with outsiders.

Please describe your sense of calling to serve as an elder.*

Your Faith

Describe when and how you received Christ as Savior and Lord.*

Describe when and how your spouse (if married) received Christ as Savior and Lord.

Mission, Core Beliefs, and Core Values

Are you in agreement with Engedi’s Core Beliefs listed on our about page?

Yes
No

Our Mission Engedi exists to advance the kingdom revolution of Jesus worldwide.

Our Core Values: Care for the poor and vulnerable as we extend compassion. Acknowledge our journey with one another as we pursue authentic community. Bless the world with servant-love as we share good news about Jesus. Listen for God’s voice and learn from His Word as we follow Jesus with our whole lives. Eat with those who are culturally different as we seek multi-cultural friendships.

Your Example of Serving

Serving as an example to the flock is one of the most crucial responsibilities of an elder (1 Pet 5.3). Our example need not be perfect but it should embody the core values of the Engedi Church. The following questions give you opportunity to share how our core values are reflected in your life.

Care for the poor and vulnerable as we extend compassion.

Are you presently engaged in extending compassion to those in need?*

Yes
No

Please describe what your extension of compassion looks like.

Acknowledge our journey with one another as we pursue authentic community.

Are you in a CABLE group? If so, who is the group’s leader? What has your CABLE group experience been like?*

What ministry involvements have you had at Engedi?*

If you know your spiritual gifts, what are they?*

How do you see your spiritual gifts, talents and background experience contributing to the Elder Board?*

Bless the world with servant-love as we share good news about Jesus.

Are you presently engaged in building evangelistic relationships?*

Yes
No

Please describe those relationships.

Listen for God’s voice and learn from His Word as we follow Jesus with our whole lives.

What have you been doing to deepen your relationship with God over the past six months?*

How is God currently growing you?*

Do you tithe (give 10%) or more than tithe your income to Engedi Church and/or other Christian ministries?*

Yes
No

Upon becoming an elder, would you direct your tithe or a very substantial portion of your tithe to Engedi Church?*

Yes
No

Please provide any comments or explanations you would like on this subject or regarding your above answer.

Eat with those who are culturally different as we seek multi-cultural friendships.

Are you presently engaged in building multi-cultural friendships?*

Yes
No

Please describe those relationships.

Your Background & Lifestyle

Describe your work experience.*

What is your reputation at your place of employment? Please explain.*

Have you been convicted of a crime?*

Yes
No

What was the charge and when were you convicted?

Do you struggle with any habitual, damaging behaviors?*

Yes
No

What behavior are you struggling with?

Are there personal responsibilities that would affect your ability to consistently and faithfully fulfill the responsibilities of an Elder?

Yes
No

Please explain.

Describe generally your experience working with others in ministry, and your personality or temperament traits that have enhanced or detracted from those working relationships.*

Your Spouse

If applicable, please have your spouse write in the space below his or her candid responses to the following questions:

How does your spouse exhibit spiritual influence in your home?

Are you fully supportive of your spouse serving as an elder?

Yes
No

Please describe your reservations.

In what ways do you believe your spouse would contribute to the ministry of Engedi Church as an elder?

Candidate's signature:*

Spouse's signature:

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