Elder/Deacon Nominations 2025
1Timothy 3 (ESV)
Qualifications for Elders (v 1-7)
The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of elder, he desires a noble task. Therefore an elder must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? He must not be a recent convert or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace into a snare of the devil.
Qualifications for Deacons (v 8-13)
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience and let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they proved themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
*Nominees should be members of PEPC*
*At PEPC we will ordain both men and women to the offices of Elder and Deacon* (please feel free to contact pastoral staff if you would like more information about this)