Recommend an Officer

Deadline for Nominations is Sunday February 3, 2019

Whom Should I Recommend?

Elders: People committed to fulfilling the role of an Elder including investing the time needed to serve. They are regarded by fellow believers as possessing the essential components of an Elder in the areas of character, courage, calling and competence. Competence is essential in the spiritual gifts of discernment, wisdom, teaching and leadership. The presence of other gifts such as administration, encouragement and mercy greatly enhance Elder effectiveness. Candidates for Elder must be willing to submit to the principles of governance adopted by the Session.

Download the 2019 Elder Criteria

Deacons: People who are compassionate, dependable, good communicators, and caring listeners; people who have contributed to another’s Christian walk by sharing joys and sorrows and providing encouragement and help; people who are committed to building community in our church and are dedicated to the concept of servant leadership: people who are enthusiastic about the opportunity to interact with our many members, some of whom have acute and critical needs.

Download the 2019 Deacon Criteria

Officer Nominating Committee

Each year, the Officer Nominating Committee (ONC) is elected by the congregation and is comprised of various elders, deacons and members at large. The ONC then accepts recommendations from the congregation for the offices of elder and deacon. The ONC then nominates people for these positions, and the congregation votes on these nominees.

The Officer Nominating Committee (ONC) has the responsibility of presenting a slate of Covenant Partners (members) who are qualified and willing to serve HP Pres as elders, deacons and trustees. The Slate for the 2018-19 Officer Nominating Committee consists of Bob Glasgow (Moderator), Laurie Connell (Vice moderator), Martha Lou Beaird, Chris Carr, Martha Hooper, Emily Louis, Vance Shull, Beth Williams and Jamie Woodley.