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Date of Birth
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Place of Employment
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Spouse (if applicable)
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What is your educational background?
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Please provide three references
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Testimony
Please type out your personal testimony describing how and when you came to know Jesus Christ as your Savior. Comment also on how God has moved you to desire the eldership.
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Personal Information
How long have you been a member of your current church?
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What ministries are you currently leading and serving?
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What other ministries have you served in the past?
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List any examples of ministries and/or businesses you have started:
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Is the present state of your finances such that you may be considered a wise steward and a good manager of your household?
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Is there anything in your life or that of your family which, were it to become public knowledge, would bring shame on you, your family, our church, or the cause of Jesus Christ in the world?
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What other churches have you attended and how did you serve the Lord in those churches?
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How does your wife feel about you serving as a church planter?
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Biblical Qualifications
He must be above reproach (1 Tim. 3:6; Titus 1:6)
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How do I evaluate my reputation as a Christian? Do I get positive feedback from those closest to me that would indicate that I have a good reputation (from my wife, my children, my friends)? Do more and more people seek me out as a person in whom they can share their lives? Do people trust me with confidential information? God requires blamelessness from all believers (Eph.1:4;5:27; Phil.1:10;2:15; Col.1:22; IIPet.3:14). What about you? Is your life a worthy example for others (believers) to follow? Is the pursuit of blamelessness a priority for you?
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He must be the husband of one wife (I Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:16)
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If I am married, do I have eyes only for my wife, so that I love her with sacrificial care for her needs, even if my own needs must be neglected? Am I nurturing her toward Christlikeness in active ways? Do I have trouble with lusting after other women? Do I look twice or once too long? Do I demand my "rights" in a selfish way? Do my wife and I have disharmony on important matters? Do I know how to meet the special needs of my wife in a creative way?
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He must be temperate (I Tim. 3:2)
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Am I free from worldly excesses that tend to cloud my thinking, so that I am free to balance my life around the stable goal of having God's approval on my life? Can I think of controlling habits which bind me in one way or another? Do I have a clear commitment to the goal of becoming fully like Christ?
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He must prudent (self controlled) (I Tim. 3:2)
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Am I wise in all my life's dealings, so that I look at life from God's point of view? Am I aware of the scriptural principles I am violating when I encounter problems in my life? Do I make rash decisions, which I later regret? Do my decisions reflect prayer and dependence on the Lord? Do my decisions frequently result in spiritual or emotional upset for myself or my family?
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He must be respectable (I Tim. 3:2)
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Is my life well-ordered and disciplined, without a lot of unfinished projects and the loose ends of broken promises? Am I the kind of man who mothers would comfortably put in a responsible position, knowing that I would be dependable, dignified and honorable? Am I often crude in my talk? Do I break my word when keeping it takes sacrifices I didn't plan on? Are my possessions in good order? Do I keep on a schedule? Is my inner and outer life respectable?
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He must be hospitable (I Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8)
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Do I have an openness to other people that causes me to value their company and to share with them whatever resources God has given me, without any motive of getting something in return? Do I open up my home only to those whom I know and like? Or also to enemies and strangers? Have I been able to minister to people in my home, through a Bible study, or by having unsaved neighbors over? Am I stingy with my money or time when I see someone in need? Do I find joy when something God has given to me can be used by someone else, or do I like to "guard" my precious possessions?
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He must be able to teach (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:9)
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Do I have a good grasp of Bible content and principles, so that I can defend my faith in a non-threatened manner? Can I say that I really know my Bible to the extent that it is a tool (or a weapon) that I am comfortable using? Do I shy away from talking to people about spiritual matters, for fear that they will bring up things I don't know? Do I have trouble discussing the Bible without getting into an argument? Am I appreciative of the teaching and preaching of others, trying to learn what I can in a non-critical way? Though I may not have the gift of teaching, do I feel that when called upon to teach I would have something to share which would edify God's people? Do I understand the Scriptures sufficiently to exhort, refute and encourage?
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He must not be addicted to wine or given to drunkenness (I Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:7)
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Do I display a Spirit-controlled ability to do all things in moderation, without being brought under the bondage or any habit? Do I drink alcoholic beverages in excess? Is there anything that I take into my body which has control over me? How about food? Do I have any addictive hobbies or pastimes?
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He must not be pugnacious (I Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7)
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Am I inclined to make peace when a conflict begins, rather than welcoming a fight, even to the point of physical attack? Have I ever hit someone who disagreed with me or insulted me? Have I ever come to blows with my wife or children? Do I sometimes kick a door or throws omething when angry and frustrated? When I am angry, do I channel my energies into creative directions which make resolution easier? Do I verbally strike out at others because of angry feelings?
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He must be gentle (I Tim. 3:3)
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Am I sensitive to the feelings of others so that my words and actions reflect a tenderness suitable to soothing the hurts of other people? Am I blunt or brash when confronting someone who has erred? Am I tactless with sensitive people, finding out much later that I hurt them? Do I lose patience with people who have weaknesses, or is my heart easily moved to constructive pity? Do I weep with those who weep, or am I the kind of man who prides himself on never shedding a tear? Am I considered a "gentleman" by those who know me best, including my wife?
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He must be uncontentious (I Tim. 3:3)
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Do I have a cooperative spirit when working with others, or am I quarrelsome and competitive so that I divide men by debating every point and forcing others to choose sides on minor issues? Do I enjoy taking opposite sides from a speaker in order to back him into a corner with my"clever"questions? Do I often take the floor to teach some obscure point which might cause others to think of me as having special insight? Do people who formerly fought each other find it difficult to sustain their feud in my presence? Am I quickly attracted to someone else's battle, so that I soon become one of the chief propagandists? Am I a peacemaker striving to create harmony and unity?
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He must be free from the love of money (I Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7; Hebrews 13:5)
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Do I relate success to the development of finer qualities rather than outward gain? WhenI have a need, do I visualize what money can door what God can provide? Do I let my job stifle time for personal Bible study and family life? Am I more excited by a promotion at work or by a new opening for Christian service? Does my handling of money reflect wisdom and prayer? Am I quick to share with people in need? Am I generous and wise in responding to the financial needs of others? Do I seek God's Kingdom and His righteousness first?
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He must manage his own children and household well (I Tim. 3:4; Titus 1:6)
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Do I reflect godly wisdom and consistency in the care and discipline of my children, so that they are well-behaved and well-adjusted both at home and in public? Are my children dependable and polite, having a reputation of not being insubordinate to authorities or "wild" in their behavior? Are my children “faithful” to the standards and directives of my leadership?
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He must not be a new convert (I Tim. 3:6)
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Have I been saved long enough not to become puffed up about being considered to be an elder? Have I faced a sufficient number of spiritual tests which demonstrate the reality of my faith and my submission to God? Am I so conscious that whatever I am is the result of God's grace that the praises or criticisms of men do not turn my gaze inward away from Christ? Can I rebuke without depression? Am I eager for a position of influence and prominence? Am I unwilling to do tasks which are menial and lowly? Am I the kind of man who cannot stand to lose a game or an argument? Do I have to keep playing until I finally win? Do I avoid activities in which I know I will not do well? Do I boast about my accomplishments? Do I look down on people whom I consider to be less educated or less important than myself? Do I refuse to ask directions when I need them? Am I aware of and grateful for the way others have helped me succeed? Do I freely acknowledge when I am wrong, even if the other person's offense was worse than mine?
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He must have a good reputation (I Tim. 3:7)
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Do men in the world respect me as having high moral standards and impeccable ethics? Do I do all things without complaining? Do I make fair business deals and pay my bills on time? Do I honor my promises even if they were not put into writing? Do I show respect to non- Christian workers and bosses? Am I under authority to civil government, by obeying the laws and paying my taxes? Am I consistent in witness to the people around me, without unnecessarily offending others by browbeating them with the gospel?
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He must not be self-willed (Titus 1:7)
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Do I have a flexibility when dealing with people and ideas which preserves me from stubbornly holding on to a wrong idea or from adamantly promoting a right idea which others are not yet prepared to receive? Do I give the other guy a fair and open hearing,in hopes of learning from him? Am I able to submit to the wishes and counsel of others, especially those who are older? Is it rare for me to admit that I made a wrong turn in the past? Am I known as the man who must have it "his way" if he is going to play the game?
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He must love what is good (Titus 1:8)
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Do I long after and appreciate the things which God delights in, while discarding and avoiding those things which influence me or my family toward evil? Do I have discernment from Scripture as to what is good and evil? Have I made sacrifices which show my commitment to stay "close" to what is good and wholesome? Am I so positively oriented that I am known more for the good I am for than for the evils which I am against?
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He must be just (Titus 1:8)
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Am I known as a fair-minded man who wisely gives counsel from a life that is exemplary? Do people come to me for counsel, feeling that I will be able to acquaint them with God's point of view? Do I ever give counsel without hearing both sides of the story? Is my life in such a shape that someone could say about me, "There is a righteous man"?
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He must be devout (Titus 1:8)
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Am I so set apart for God that I am "holy" in life, separated from habitual sins and walking with God in fellowship? Do I pray regularly and fervently? Do other men ever apologize for swearing in my presence?
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Questions on Theology
If you had 10 minutes with an unbeliever, what would you tell him? If you had to lecture for an hour on the Gospel, what would you cover?
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Define and defend your view of the inerrancy of Scripture.
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Questions on General Church Ministry
What are the marks or characteristics of a healthy and biblical church and why?
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What does a healthy and biblical leadership structure look like in a local church? How does it function?
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How should areas of Christian liberty be handled in a healthy and biblical local church?
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What we believe and teach
After completing the questions, please read thoroughly the Crossroads Community Church Constitution and Bylaws, and check the appropriate space below and provide additional information if applicable.
I have carefully read Crossroads Community Church’s Constitution and Bylaws, and affirm without reservation that I am in total agreement with Crossroads Community Church Constitution and Bylaws.
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