Student membership terminates when the student moves permanently from the community. The church may have as many associate pastors and deacons as deemed necessary by the congregation and leadership board, with a minimum of three deacons. Section 2 The Leadership Board of EBC consists of the senior pastor, associate pastors, and deacons. Committees shall consist of the nominating committee and other committees formed by the Leadership Board to enable it to fulfill its responsibilities. When necessary, a pulpit committee shall be formed.
All committees are responsible to the leadership board.
All officers, except senior and associate pastors, must be members who have regularly been involved in the life of the church for at least one year. Officers' lives must demonstrate their spiritual maturity and agreement with the Constitution and Articles of Faith. Pastoral candidates must also meet qualifications for membership. An office will remain vacant if there are no qualified candidates. Section 4 Nominations for all offices except pastors may be made in writing to the nominating committee by any voting member with the approval of the person nominated.