Elder-Deacon Recommendation

Recommend someone for Elder or Deacon at Stoney Creek

Elder-Deacon Recommendation

Is there someone in our church family who you see displaying the character qualities of 1 Timothy 3 that you believe would make a great elder or deacon?   Please use this form to recommend them.


The book "Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons" by Thabiti M. Anyabwile has a number of great questions to ask of potential candidates for elder or deacon. Before filling out the form to recommend an individual, ask yourself the following questions of the man you'd like to recommend:

  • Does he have a reputation for being filled with the Spirit?
  • Does he put the ministry of the Word and prayer above practical needs?
  • Is he a servant?
  • Does he show evidence of having the fruit of the Spirit?
  • Does he demonstrate Spirit-inspired wisdom?
  • Does he have a reputation for keeping his word?
  • Is he known to be a peace-maker?
  • Does he exhibit self-control in his life?
  • Does he show, and encourage in others, generosity?
  • Is he honest in his dealings with people?
  • Does his live out his faith outside of church life?
  • Does he hold to the faith without reservation?
  • Does he understand the gospel?
  • Does he persevere in the faith?
  • Does he already serve sacrificially at Stoney Creek?


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