Deacon Screening and Nominating Process

     Finally we have a complete deacon screening and nominating (DS&N) committee, thank God!  We received a total of 131 ballots over the two Sunday process and the church ratified the election of Paulo Gatan, Marno Sienes and Lina Salinger (who had been nominated at the Church in Conference when we were short of quorum).

     Once these three were elected I was able to confirm with three other fine individuals their willingness to serve.  (The deacon body had already elected the other three previously).  The committee list is below.  You’ll see that it is a great cross-representation of our congregation consisting of very qualified and dear individuals to the life of our church.

1. Ken Munn (elected by deacons)
2. Brent McBain (elected by deacons)
3. Freddy Vaughan (elected by deacons)
4. Paulo Gatan (elected by church)
5. Marno Sienes (elected by church)
6. Lina Salinger (elected by church)
7. Sam Rodriguez (appointed by lead pastor)
8. Efraín Solis (appointed by lead pastor)
9. Tony Worley (appointed by lead pastor)

     The committee will hold their first meeting this Sunday evening (October 19th).  Please be in prayer for them.  We will be asking the congregation to submit recommendations for deacon candidates this week.  

     As a Calvary leader, I am asking you to prayerfully (1) consider individuals who you would like to recommend for consideration; and (2) encourage those in your circle of influence at Calvary to do so.  Below are links to the recommendation form which also has the list of qualifications.  You can download these and submit them in hard copy at the designated boxes around the church campus or you can scan the completed form and email it to me (julio@calvarymcallen.org).

Recommendation & Qualifications Form (English) 

Recommendation & Qualifications Form (Español) 

     Additionally, for your information, I am sharing with you the questionnaire that will be sent to those whose names are submitted.  There are two versions.  One is for those who are recommended for first time deacon service at Calvary.  The other "abbreviated" version is for those who have previously served as deacons at Calvary.

Questionnaire for First Time Deacon Prospects

Questionnaire for Those who Have Served Previously

Cuestionario para Candidatos al Diaconado

Cuestionario para Diáconos que Han Servido Previamente

     Your cooperation and your prayers make all the difference.  I really mean that!

     Thank you in advance for your service and love to the Lord through this great church.