Elder Selection

Once again, it is time to go through the Elder Selection process.   I'm humbled by the seriousness of responsibility and have learned to appreciate the feelings of "inadequacy"; for it keeps me focused on God for His wisdom and guidance.   It will not be a simple process, for we are once again blessed with several qualified and godly men who are willing to be put forth as candidates.   I do pray that the Spirit may fill not only all the men who are to be elders; but also the selection committee members, that we may be able to discern clearly those whom God has chosen.

In the various areas in which I have been serving in, it is this one that has stretched me the most.   I have grown through being around these godly people and leaders in my church; and I have seen God work in ways that I had not previously experienced.  It has given me insight into and a much better understanding of Leadership.   It has also helped me personally in my own walk - just today, I felt as if I needed to prepare myself for battle, exercising extra precautions and holding to a higher level of discipline.  I did not want anything to get in the way or to distract me from being able to clearly listen to the Holy Spirit's leading.   I feel so privileged to be able to be a part of this whole process.

Through prayerful discussion, the selection committee chose four men to be confirmed by the members of the congregation.   I was a little disappointed that it was not unanimous, since the last two (for elders and for committee members) were.   However, we did approach it seeking God's will; and I trust that those He has chosen were selected.  And, it was a blessing that all the men we had to choose from were qualified to serve.