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PERSONAL QUESTIONS
How would you describe your relationship with Jesus now?
What churches have you previously attended and how do you evaluate those experiences?
Describe your previous experiences of serving in the local church
What are your spiritual gifts? When and how did you determine them? How are you stewarding them now?
Who are you discipling and what does that look like?
Describe the commitments you have put into your life to keep yourself above reproach in the areas of your past sin struggles (any area of idolatry such as sexual purity, etc.)
Are you aware of any relational problems that would hinder your hinder your service to the church? At the elder level? At the staff level? At the membership level? Within the body of Christ at large?
FAMILY QUESTIONS
Describe your marital status and history. If married, can you tell us the condition and quality of your relationship with your wife at the present time?
Is your wife supportive of your involvement at the level of leadership in the church and does she believe you are a good fit for this role? If so, why?
Is your wife in submission to your leadership within the home and in spiritual matters?
Describe your relationship to your children. If they are grown do you know of any hesitancies they would have about your serving the church in this capacity?
How would you describe your overall attitude toward Harvest Bible Chapel and our Senior Pastor? How would you describe your wife's attitude?
What is the state of your personal finances at the present time and what is your position on biblical stewardship? Are you presently tithing (10%) to Harvest Bible Chapel?
DOCTRINAL QUESTIONS
What do you believe to be the purpose of the local church?
Based on your understanding of Scriptures, what are the primary roles of an Elder?
Do you have any hesitancies about the doctrinal statement of Harvest Bible Chapel? If so, what are they?
How would you characterize your knowledge of the scriptures and your familiarity with its teachings?
Do you believe in a six literal day creation?
What, if any, are the areas of biblical teaching that you feel less informed about?
Have you read, and are you in agreement with the bylaws and the form of church government that it outlines?
COMMITMENT QUESTIONS
What do you consider to be the major commitments in your life?
What are your long-term plans as far as living in this area?
How would you describe the importance of modeling attendance at High Impact Services, Trainings, Membership Steps, Special Services and weekly Small Groups?
What do you think it means to be a team player? How would you see that impacting the Elder Team?
How would you plan to model to the church body a level of responsibility and commitment equal to your level of authority as an Elder?
Have you read the Expectations of and Elder? Do you have the capacity to be involved in the local church at this level of commitment?
Have you attended any Harvest Trainings? If so, what? How did it impact you?
PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
Do you understand the difference between biblical convictions and personal preferences? How do you see this distinction affecting the office of a pastor or elder?
How do you tend to respond when disagreements or conflicts arise?
How do you respond to criticism? What do you do if things do not go your way?
What do you have in your life that tells you the truth even when it is difficult to hear? How do you respond to them?
How do you tend to handle stress or pressure? Give an example.
As applied to an Elder Team, what is your understanding of "plurality of leadership" and "consensus in decision making"?
What do you see as the greatest need in our local church today? How would you like to see this need addressed?
Why do you desire to serve the church as an elder?
FAMILY (PLEASE HAVE YOUR WIFE FILL OUT THIS SECTION)
What is your current personal plan to be growing in Christ (Bible reading, scripture memorization, prayer, etc.)?
Describe your marital history. What is the condition and quality of your relationship with your husband now?
Do you believe your husband is a good fit for the role of Elder? If so, why?
How would you plan to support your husband if he becomes an elder of the church? What would your plan be to actively participate in walking alongside of him in this role?
How would you describe your overall attitude toward Harvest Bible Chapel and our Senior Pastor? How would you describe your husband's attitude?
What is the state of your personal finances at the present time and what is your position on biblical stewardship? Are you presently tithing (10%) to Harvest Bible Chapel?
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