Leadership Selection
Our annual congregational meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025.
According to our by-laws, "Members will be called upon to recommend to the elders any man believed to be worthy of consideration for the office of elder/deacon and to give their reasons for such belief."
Elder/Deacon nominations are open until August 25, 2025. Click the button below to submit form on OneChurch (may submit multiple names).
Elder Contact Info
Jon Pouliot (919-995-0015)
Sheldon Searle (615-948-4324)
Devin Shoulders (615-491-7575)
Tyler Sultze (615-708-5038)
*All elders can be reached at [email protected]
Current Deacons
Raj Asirvatham
Jerry Davis
David Henry
Matt Lott
Kevin Mask
Drew Pitchford
Victor Reed
Ron Roberts
Tom Van Wirt
Ray Williams
Current Elders
Jon Pouliot
Sheldon Searle
Devin Shoulders
Tyler Sultze
Leadership Selection Process Timeline
- August 14/17 - Announcement of Congregational Meeting Date
"The date of the annual meeting shall be publicly announced at two regular Sunday morning services prior to the date of the meeting.”
- August 25 - Deadline for elder/deacon nominations
"Members will be called upon to recommend to the elders any man believed to be worthy of consideration for the office of elder/deacon and to give their reasons for such belief."
- September 14 - Names of recommended men published on OneChurch and website
"The names of these men shall be published to all members at least two months prior to the annual congregational meeting. Members shall be asked to prayerfully consider the qualifications of these men. Members should bring any potentially disqualifying information to the attention of the elders within two weeks of publication of the names."
- November 9 - Final slate of elders and deacons will be published
"Considering those recommendations, the elders shall unanimously recommend qualified men to be considered for the office of elder/deacon."
- November 16 - Congregational Meeting and Vote to Affirm Elders and Deacons
"Voting and affirmation privileges shall be given to all members of the church 18 years of age and older. Proxy votes will be allowed when approved by the elders.”
Deacon Qualifications
- Dignified (1 Tim. 3:8)
- Not Double-Tongued (1 Tim. 3:8)
- Not addicted to much wine (1 Tim. 3:8)
- Not greedy for dishonest gain (1 Tim. 3:8)
- Hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience (1 Tim. 3:9)
- Blameless when tested (1 Tim. 3:10)
- A wife who is dignified, not a slanderer, sober-minded, and faithful in all things (1 Tim. 3:11)
- Devoted to his wife; one-woman man (1 Tim. 3:12)
- Manages children and household well (1 Tim. 3:12)
Elder Qualifications
- Above Reproach (Titus 1:6, 7; 1 Tim. 3:2)
- Devoted to his wife; one-woman man (Titus 1:6; 1 Tim. 3:2)
- Have submissive children, though not perfect (Titus 1:6; 1 Tim. 3:4-5)
- A faithful Steward (Titus 1:7)
- Humble - not arrogant (Titus 1:7)
- Gentle - not quick-tempered (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim. 3:3)
- Sober - not a drunkard or glutton (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim. 3:3)
- Peaceful - not violent (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim. 3:3)
- Have financial integrity - not greedy for gain (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim. 3:3; 1 Peter 5:3)
- Hospitable (Titus 1:8; 1 Tim. 3:2)
- Lover of good (Titus 1:8)
- Self-controlled (Titus 1:8; 1 Tim. 3:2)
- Upright (Titus 1:8)
- Holy (Titus 1:8)
- Disciplined (Titus 1:8)
- Able to teach (Titus 1:9; 1 Tim. 3:2)
- Spiritually mature (1 Tim. 3:6)
- Respectable (1 Tim. 3:7)
- An example to the flock (1 Peter 5:3)
From our church bylaws (article 5, section 1 and section 2):
"Men who serve as elders must be active members of the church in good standing. They shall be chosen according to biblical standards (1 Timothy 3:1-12 and Titus 1:6-9). Members will be called upon to recommend to the elders any man believed to be worthy of consideration for the office and to give their reasons for such belief. Considering those recommendations, the elders shall unanimously recommend qualified men to be considered for the office of elder. The names of these men shall be published to all members at least two months prior to the annual congregational meeting. Members shall be asked to prayerfully consider the qualifications of these men. Members should bring any potentially disqualifying information to the attention of the elders within two weeks of publication of the names. The final slate of elders shall be published to the members at least one week prior to the annual congregational meeting for final selection by ballot at the meeting."
"Men who serve as deacons must be active members of the Church in good standing. According to the prototype of deacon ministry in Acts 6, they are to serve under the direction of and in assistance to the elders. They shall be chosen according to biblical standards (1 Timothy 3:1-12 and Titus 1:6-9). Members will be called upon to recommend to the elders any man believed to be worthy of consideration for the office and to give their reasons for such belief. Considering these recommendations, the elders shall unanimously recommend qualified men to be considered for the office of deacon. The names of these men shall be published to all members at least two months prior to the annual congregational meeting. Members shall be asked to prayerfully consider the qualifications of these men. Members should bring any potentially disqualifying information to the attention of the elders within two weeks of publication of the names. The final slate of deacons shall be published to the members at least one week prior to the annual congregational meeting for final selection by ballot at the meeting. "
