Deacon Recommendation

To recommend a person for deacon, please fill out this form.

Recommending a man to the diaconate should not be taken lightly. Before you fill in and submit this recommendation form, please spend significant time in prayer for God's guidance and wisdom.

Understand that this is merely a recommendation form. The elders may not believe a man is ready for the diaconate or they may be privy to information that may disqualify a man from serving in this capacity. Therefore, a recommendation for deacon is not a nomination for deacon.

Name

Date

Name of Recommendation

Why do you believe this man should serve as a deacon?

Qualifications

Every deacon must be qualified according to the guidance in 1 Timothy 3:8-10, 12-13 and Acts 6:3.

Is this man dignified (garners respect from others and is serious about what God is serious about)?

Please select all that apply.

Yes No

Comments?

Is this man double-tongued (dishonest)?

Please select one option.

Yes No

Comments?

Is this man addicted to alcohol?

Please select one option.

Yes No

Comments?

Does this man hold to the mystery of the faith (sound doctrine)?

Please select one option.

Yes No

Comments?

If married, is this man faithful to his wife?

Please select one option.

Yes No

Comments?

If married, does this man manage his household and children well?

Please select one option.

Yes No

Comments?

Does this man have a good reputation with those in the body?

Please select one option.

Yes No

Comments?

Is this man full of the Spirit?

Please select one option.

Yes No

Comments?

Would you consider this man wise?

Please select one option.

Yes No

Comments?

Are there any other comments you would like to make concerning this man?

Description

To recommend a person for deacon, please fill out this form.

Deacon Recommendation

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