Nominating Committee

Name of person being nominated: ____________________________________________________

Self Nominated ____ Nominated by: ___________________________________(name of nominator)

As there were in Old Testament times elders for the government of the people, so the New Testament church provided persons with particular gifts to share in discernment of God’s Spirit and governance of God’s people. Accordingly, congregations should elect persons of wisdom and maturity of faith, having demonstrated skills in leadership and being compassionate in spirit. Ruling elders are so named not because they “lord it over” the congregation (Matt.20:25), but because they are chosen by the congregation to discern and measure its fidelity to the Word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life. Ruling elders, together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation as well as the whole church, including ecumenical relationships. When elected by the congregation, they shall serve faithfully as members of the session. [G-2.03 2019

Why would you/this nominee be a gifted Ruling Elder? (check all that apply)

___Leadership skill

___Mature Christian faith and capable of spiritual discernment

___Effective and clear communication skills

___Actively participates in our worship life

___Actively involved in other church functions

___Openness and willingness to partner and cooperate with other church leaders

___Knowledge/skills in areas of Christian Education, Congregational Care, Facilities, Finance, Membership & Communications, Missions, Personnel, and/or Worship & Music

In your own words, please describe why you/your nominee would be a good Elder:

Please return this form by September 1, 2023 to the Nominating Committee c/o Sharman Pfaus via mail to: FPC of Naples, 250 Sixth Street South, Naples, FL 34102 or leave it in the offering basket on Sunday to the attention of Sharman Pfaus.