Nominate an Elder
What is the elder team? The elder board is the body that guards and shepherds the church. The elder team at Calvary is composed of 4 pastoral elders employed by Calvary Church and 8 lay elders, men who are trusted church members and leaders in our community. Scroll to the bottom of the team page to see the current elder team. Also the sermon “A People Under Authority” explains more about the biblical role of elders and how Calvary is governed.
How can I nominate someone? As a member of Calvary Church, you are invited to nominate someone to the elder team. You can use the form below to submit your nomination or pick up a paper form from Guest Services on Sunday or at the church offices in the Life Change Center. If you have questions about the elder team or nominations, contact elder Dave Rodgers.
How does the nomination process work? Nominations are sent to the nominating committee for review and interviews. The nominating committee is composed of 2 church members, 2 lay elders, and 1 pastor elder. The committee will send a shortlist of candidates to the full elder team for consideration. One candidate will be selected from this group to sit in with the elder team in 2026 as an elder-elect. Click this link to read the full nomination policy.
This is a process steeped in prayer and fully entrusted to the Lord. Please join us in praying that God will reveal the best person to join the elder team at this time.
Who can be an elder? Candidates for the Calvary Church elder team must meet the following minimum qualifications:
a man at least 30 years of age
a member of Calvary for at least 5 years
The Bible lays out even more characteristics of someone who will humbly guide the church. Pastor Jon Nitta has compiled a list of these characteristics in the nomination policy. In short, an elder should be someone who not only leads but also serves with a spirit of humility and genuine care for others.
