Deacon Application
Name
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Name
First
First
Last
Last
Phone
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Email
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Campus
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Aurora
Cathedral
Crystal Lake
Elgin
North Shore
Rolling Meadows
Personal Questions
How long have you known Christ as your Savior and how would you describe your relationship with Him?
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What churches have you attended during the last 5 years and how do you evaluate those experiences?
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Describe your previous experience, if any, of service on a church staff or board?
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What is your spiritual gift(s)?
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Marital Status
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Married
Single
Divorced
Widowed
Describe your marital status and history. Can you tell us the condition and quality of your relationship with your spouse at the present time?
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Describe how you model mutual submission as described in Ephesians 5:21-22 with your spouse?
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Is your spouse supportive of your involvement at this level of leadership?
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Yes
No
Do you have children?
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Yes
No
Describe your relationship to your children. Do you have capacity to lead, love and care for your family in light of your other responsibilities and this new role as deacon?
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Describe your personal disciplines of the Word, prayer, evangelism and Scripture memory.
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Are you aware of any relational problems that would hinder your service to the church? On the pastoral/elder level…on the staff level…or anyone within the body of Christ at large?
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What is your position on biblical stewardship?
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Describe the commitments you have put into your life to keep yourself sexually pure (thought/actions) and above reproach. How are you doing in this area?
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Commitment Questions
What does the word “commitment” mean to you?
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Are you currently in a small group? If yes, what is the name of your small group leader?
What do you think it means to lead a team?
What do you consider to be the major commitments in your life?
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Why is it important to model consistent attendance patterns at the weekend service and in small group?
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What do you think it means to be part of a team?
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Practical Questions
Describe what it means to model a level of responsibility that is equal to your level of authority.
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How do you respond to criticism? What do you do if things do not go your way?
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Who do you have in your life that tells you the truth even when it is difficult to hear? How do you respond to them?
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What is the difference between biblical convictions and personal preferences? How do you see this distinction affecting the office of Deacons?
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Why do you desire to serve in this capacity?
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Are there limitations within your schedule that would inhibit your regular attendance at the required meetings?
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