The 2023 Deacon Election Committee (DEC) has been formed, consisting of the following members: Cecilia Wong, Timothy Au, Deacon Andrew Yeung, Deacon Jason Siu, Pastor Eugene So, and Pastor Enoch Yim.
In preparation for the Deacon Election in October, the Deacon Board would like to invite church members to nominate deacon candidates to the DEC by completing the form below, with two members’ signature. Deadline to submit nominations is Sunday Sept 3, 2023.
https://forms.gle/UwoB8cDFGciaDz4k8
According to church bylaws, the qualifications for deacon candidates are:
- Good standing member of BPGC (Acts 6:3) with knowledge, and familiarity of the church
- Born again Christian, and baptized for over two years (1 Timothy 3:6)
- Has good witness on marriage, and personal relationships (1 Timothy 3:2)
- Has good reputation (1 Timothy 3:7; Acts 6:3)
– No bad habits, no illegal or immoral action
– Has good witness in personal life, and family relationship (1 Timothy 3:2) - Has good witness in personal tithing (Malachi 3:10; Matthew 6:21)
- Has good relationship with God, and serves cooperatively with others in ministry (1 Corinthians 12:24)
- Has served faithfully in previous ministry positions, eg. department head, Sunday school teacher, or other church ministries (2 Corinthians 8:22; 1 Timothy 3:10)
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