A candidate for a staff position can be recommended at any time by the elders or by a task group approved by the elders. Eligible candidates are presented to the elders for approval. Terms for staff positions are by mutual agreement between the elders and the staff person. A candidate for an elder meets with the elders to review the candidate's qualifications. The initial term for anyone in the position of elder is one year.
Subsequent terms are three years.
A candidate for the senior position on the ministerial staff meets with the elders or a committee approved by the elders to review the candidate's qualifications. Any person in a leadership position may be removed from their position by the elders or, if appropriate, the staff representative if they are found not to meet the scriptural qualifications for the position or are unable to perform the required leadership tasks. Congregational Meetings A standing meeting is held annually to review and vote on the expenditure plan. Other meetings may be called by the elders to present leadership candidates or to present other issues. The chairman of the elders is chairman of these meetings, or in his absence he will appoint a facilitator.