2025 Recommendations for Church Officer and Trustee Candidates
I have reviewed the information
found here
including the Scriptures found in Titus 1 and Timothy 3, prayerfully considered the following person(s), and
believe they are qualified
to serve in the office of elder or deacon or as a candidate for a Trustee.
Candidates must be at least 21
years of age (as of January 1, 2026).
I therefore present their name(s) as candidates to be considered for nomination.
Please indicate here who is submitting this form:
First Name
Last Name
All candidates are expected to have demonstrated their love for the church and regular attendance at morning and evening worship services.
Candidate Recommendation Form
Candidate (1)
Deacon
Elder
Trustee
Name of Recommended Candidate (1)
(Elder/Deacon Recommendation) In light of the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-14 and Titus 1:6-9, I have observed his consistency in the following areas: (1)
His family life,
His burden for lost souls,
His love for the Word of God
His faithfulness in serving others,
His faithfulness in worship,
HIs hospitality
His generosity,
(Elder Only) His aptitude for teaching in public or private
(Elder Only) Aptitude to teach (1)
Candidate (2)
Deacon
Elder
Trustee
Name of Recommended Candidate (2)
(Elder/Deacon Recommendation) In light of the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-14 and Titus 1:6-9, I have observed his consistency in the following areas: (2)
His family life,
His burden for lost souls,
His love for the Word of God
His faithfulness in serving others,
His faithfulness in worship,
HIs hospitality
His generosity,
(Elder Only) His aptitude for teaching in public or private
(Elder Only) Aptitude to teach (2)
Candidate (3)
Deacon
Elder
Trustee
Name of Recommended Candidate (3)
(Elder/Deacon Recommendation) In light of the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-14 and Titus 1:6-9, I have observed his consistency in the following areas: (3)
His family life,
His burden for lost souls,
His love for the Word of God
His faithfulness in serving others,
His faithfulness in worship,
HIs hospitality
His generosity,
(Elder Only) His aptitude for teaching in public or private
(Elder Only) Aptitude to teach (3)
Candidate (4)
Deacon
Elder
Trustee
Name of Recommended Candidate (4)
(Elder/Deacon Recommendation) In light of the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-14 and Titus 1:6-9, I have observed his consistency in the following areas: (4)
His family life,
His burden for lost souls,
His love for the Word of God
His faithfulness in serving others,
His faithfulness in worship,
HIs hospitality
His generosity,
(Elder Only) His aptitude for teaching in public or private
(Elder Only) Aptitude to teach (4)
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Additional Recommendations
Candidate (5)
Deacon
Elder
Trustee
Name of Recommended Candidate (5)
(Elder/Deacon Recommendation) In light of the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-14 and Titus 1:6-9, I have observed his consistency in the following areas: (5)
His family life,
His burden for lost souls,
His love for the Word of God
His faithfulness in serving others,
His faithfulness in worship,
HIs hospitality
His generosity,
(Elder Only) His aptitude for teaching in public or private
(Elder Only) Aptitude to teach (5)
Candidate (6)
Deacon
Elder
Trustee
Name of Recommended Candidate (6)
(Elder/Deacon Recommendation) In light of the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-14 and Titus 1:6-9, I have observed his consistency in the following areas: (6)
His family life,
His burden for lost souls,
His love for the Word of God
His faithfulness in serving others,
His faithfulness in worship,
HIs hospitality
His generosity,
(Elder Only) His aptitude for teaching in public or private
(Elder Only) Aptitude to teach (6)
Candidate (7)
Deacon
Elder
Trustee
Name of Recommended Candidate (7)
(Elder/Deacon Recommendation) In light of the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-14 and Titus 1:6-9, I have observed his consistency in the following areas: (7)
His family life,
His burden for lost souls,
His love for the Word of God
His faithfulness in serving others,
His faithfulness in worship,
HIs hospitality
His generosity,
(Elder Only) His aptitude for teaching in public or private
(Elder Only) Aptitude to teach (7)
Candidate (8)
Deacon
Elder
Trustee
Name of Recommended Candidate (8)
(Elder/Deacon Recommendation) In light of the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-14 and Titus 1:6-9, I have observed his consistency in the following areas: (8)
His family life,
His burden for lost souls,
His love for the Word of God
His faithfulness in serving others,
His faithfulness in worship,
HIs hospitality
His generosity,
(Elder Only) His aptitude for teaching in public or private
(Elder Only) Aptitude to teach (8)
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Yes
I am confident of his/their qualifications to serve, and I recommend him/them and will regularly pray for him/them and his/their family should he/them be elected to serve at the Independent Presbyterian Church.
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Yes
I have spoken with my Elder and/or Deacon recommendations and they are willing to participate in the training course (offered every other year) or have participated, and has been a communing member of Independent Presbyterian Church for at least 12 months prior to this nomination.
No
Yes
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