Eldership: The Bald Truth

When I found out that Trey’s dad, Ernest, was being put before the congregation as a candidate for church elder, I asked Pastor Kuvakas, “I already know Ernest is old – does he really need an official title?”

From Pastor Kuvakas’ response, I got the feeling I’d missed something …

Anyway, you may already know that tomorrow - this Sunday, as in May 31 - during the Sunday School hour at 10 AM, instead of Sunday school, we’ll have a Town Hall meeting about Mr. Ariola.

The current elders, church staff and Mr. Ariola will field questions concerning his qualifications, and the process of becoming an elder. The Elders and Staff will also be ready to answer any other questions or dialogue about the church, our direction and our processes in how we pursue that direction.

I have to confess that my major concern about Mr. Ariola, besides his age, is the fact that he’s a Cowboys fan. But Pastor Kuvakas says that I am misinterpreting scripture to say that’s bad. …

So I won’t be asking him about that – but I want to encourage all of you to come. This is a very important part of our fellowship as believers. Once an elder, Mr. Ariola will be one of God’s leaders in our family of believers. That’s a pretty big deal!

You can read about the requirements and qualifications for being an elder in 1 Tim 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 - it’s a pretty tall order!

The congregational vote on Mr. Ariola will be on Sunday, June 7.

And here’s something to think and pray about; If you are 16 or older, you can become a voting member of the church! All you have to do is take the church membership classes, WBF 101 and 102.

We’ll talk a little more about church membership in future posts, since there’s more to it than just voting. You are an important part of our fellowship!

But there’s a WBF 101 class beginning next month, too – summer would be a great time to take it! If that won’t work for you, Pastor K and Pastor Hoke are willing to sit down with you, one on one.

Either way, just talk to me, any of the pastors, or ask your parents, and we’ll get you signed up!