Elder Candidate Name
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First Name
Last Name
Your Name
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First Name
Last Name
Your MC
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Do you know of any reason this man should not serve as an elder?
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If yes, please explain in the space at the end of this form.
Above Reproach (1 Tim. 3:2, 7; Titus 1:6, 7)
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Is he irreproachable in the sense that there are no justifiable accusations or disgraces against him for which he has not repented?
Respectable (1 Tim. 3:2)
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Does he have a balanced, virtuous life that would characterize him as a good role model?
Disciplined (Titus 1:8)
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Does he have a sensible, well-ordered mind that shows good judgment and common sense?
Temperate (1 Tim. 3:2)
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Does he have emotional balance for making sound, cool-headed decisions?
Self-Controlled (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8)
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Does he have mastery over himself (personal discipline)? Is he able to exercise discretion and does he control himself under adverse or tempting circumstances?
Not Addicted to Wine (1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7)
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Is he free from enslavement to any addiction? If he drinks alcohol, is it used properly, so as never to be a “stumbling block” to himself or anyone else?
Not Quarrelsome (1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7)
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Is he free from fighting, physical abuse, and violence?
Gentle (1 Tim. 3:3)
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Is he kind, with a gracious reasonableness, patient with others, especially when they have done wrong?
Not Self-Willed (Titus 1:7)
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Does he put the interests of others ahead of himself, and is he free from stubbornness and arrogance (is he willing to submit as needed)?
Not Quick-Tempered (Titus 1:7)
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Is he free from being easily angered (short-fused) resolving his anger appropriately?
Just (Titus 1:8)
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Is he morally upright and pure (e.g., a law-abiding citizen), being honest and fair?
Husband of One Wife (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:6)
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Is he a “one-woman” man (looking at present character, not past failure)? If he is married, is he faithful and loyal to his wife in all areas? If he is single, is he appropriately non-flirtatious?
Manages Own Household Well (1 Tim. 3:4-5; Titus 1:6)
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In his home-life, is he a spiritual leader, lover, and labourer, who has the respect of his family?
Hospitable (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8)
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Is he generous and receptive to guests--even strangers?
Able to Teach (1 Tim. 3:2)
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Does he have a certain skill level at teaching the Word of God?
Holding Fast the Faithful Word (Titus 1:9)
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Is he devoted to the Word of God, being firm and uncompromising in Bible doctrine?
Exhort in Sound Doctrine (Titus 1:9)
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Does he encourage and comfort believers by means of correct biblical principles and teachings?
Able to Refute (Titus 1:9)
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Does he bring to light, expose, and correct false teaching?
Free From the Love of Money (1 Tim. 3:3)
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Would you characterize him as free from greed or a love of money? Would you characterize him as free from pursuing dishonest financial gain?
Not a New Convert (1 Tim. 3:6)
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Has he been following Jesus long enough to have developed spiritual maturity?
Good Reputation (1 Tim. 3:7)
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Does he have a morally and ethically upright reputation among the community--including those outside the church?
If you answered "no" or "not sure" to any of the qualifications above, please provide further context here.
Is there anything else you would like us to know as this man is considered as a candidate for eldership?
