Deacon Recommendation Form 2025

Your Name

Candidate (please do not notify the person you are recommending)

This address will receive a confirmation email

Are you a member of Faith Church in good standing?

Yes No

Is the candidate a member of Faith Church in good standing?

Yes No

Are any of the following characteristics present in the candidate's life? Please check all that may apply:

marital issues (i.e. unfaithfulness) failure to manage household drunkenness pursuing dishonest gain lacking respectrt immaturity None of the above

Is he worthy of respect?

Yes No

Is he sincere?

Yes No

Has he been “tested” as a servant?

Yes No

Does he have a servant’s heart?

Yes No

Is he “full of the Spirit and wisdom” (Acts 6:3)?

Yes No

Deacons have the exceptional task of caring for the hurting, lost, lonely, widows, orphans etc. In your opinion is the candidate ready for such a difficult task?

Yes No

To your knowledge does the candidate have any areas of disagreement with the Westminster Confession of Faith?

Yes No

State a few examples where the candidate acted in accord with the Biblical principles outlined in 1 Timothy 3

Give an example where the candidate showed the ability to reach out to a person who was lost, lonely, or hurting

Candidate's should love Christ as well as His Church. Cite an example of the candidate’s love for Faith Church

Is the candidate actively serving Faith Church in some capacity at this time?

Is there anything that you know of that would disqualify the candidate from a public leadership position?

Please do not inform the person you are recommending. Did you already discuss this with him?

Yes No

Description

Deacon Recommendation- Guidelines. The Biblical qualifications for the office of deacon are listed in: 1 Timothy 3:8-12. All Candidates must be compared to Scripture. Candidates who meet these requirements will be further interviewed by session on theology, views, and spiritual maturity.

Deacon Recommendation Form 2025

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