Council Nominations

Overview

One of the many reasons Cascade Fellowship flourishes is because of the humble, Christlike leaders who serve as elders and deacons of the church. Prayerful consideration is needed to discern those who God may be calling to provide spiritual leadership over the next three years – the caring, godly, and visionary people who exhibit the qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

Eligibility for Elder and Deacon Nominees

Nominees must be at least 18 years of age and have been active confessing members of Cascade Fellowship for at least one year.
Nominees must believe, promote, and defend the doctrines of the Christian Reformed Church, as contained in our creeds and confessions.
Nominees cannot have served as an elder or deacon within the last two years.
No more than one member of a family shall serve as an office-bearer at any one time. This includes spouses, parents, children, siblings, and in-laws, even if they do not live in the same physical household.
A person may not be on staff and also serve as a deacon or elder. Also, family members of staff, including spouses, parents, children, siblings, and in-laws, are not eligible to serve.

Submit Names Here by March 2

Information About Council Nominations

Timeline

Here’s what to expect over the next few months in the nomination process.

Council Structure

Learn more about the governance structure of Cascade Fellowship.

Qualifications for Elders

Before nominating someone, here are the biblical qualifications for an elder.

Qualifications for Deacons

Prayerfully consider who meets the biblical qualifications of a deacon.

List of Adult Confessing Members

A list of all adult confessing members. Note: Some may be ineligible based on the criteria listed above. Recent Elders and Deacons are listed at the bottom.