Understanding who we are
- Sincere love for and pursuit of Jesus Christ demonstrated in regular personal worship, meditation on the Word, and prayer.
- Demonstrate fullness of the Holy Spirit, of faith and of wisdom.
- A perception of leadership not as grasping for position, or title, or power, or authority, or respect, or privilege, but as a commitment to humble service and self-sacrifice.
- Honesty, loyalty and commitment to pastors, and to those whom they are pastoring.
- Trustworthiness in the handling, safeguarding and accounting for property, assets and money, with the ability to resist being bribed or bought. Not attracted to personal gain or affluence.
- Commitment to the “Barnabas-style” of open, loving communication, to solving relational problems, to processing anger constructively, to encouraging and building up and maintaining confidences strictly.
- Willingness to be a \"team player\" and to help pastoral associates to succeed.
- If married, a strong, loving marriage in which both the husband and wife sense the call to minister.
- Capable and respected, mature in the faith, and with proven ministry ability.
- Willingness to be judged by strict standards and to accept reproof.
- Demonstrating love for people and for Jesus, without desire to benefit personally at the expense of the flock.
- Committed to equipping others for ministry through active recruiting, training, deploying, monitoring and nurturing.
- Committed to excellent work, taking responsibility seriously, being pro-active, planning and executing well.
- A committed, cheerful giver who tithes regularly to the fellowship.