YOKEFELLOW NOMINATIONS

A Yokefellow is a "Deacon in Training," serving alongside the deacon body to prepare for ministry. After completing their training, Yokefellows are ordained as deacons of CrossLife Church to serve Christ’s Bride by meeting the church's needs, supporting the pastor and staff, leading by example, and glorifying Christ through encouragement, edification, and equipping the congregation.

1. They shall answer well to the New Testament qualifications of a Deacon as found in Acts. 6 and 1 Timothy 3.
   • A man deserving of respect is someone whose character and actions consistently reflect integrity, self-discipline, and moral uprightness.
   • He is a man who lives a temperate and balanced life, exercising self-control in all areas.
   • He refrains from consuming alcohol as a beverage and avoids using any substances that could alter his mind or impair his judgment, prioritizing a clear and sound mind.
   • He speaks with honesty and truthfulness, ensuring his words align with his values and that others can trust what he says.
   • He is spiritually mature, demonstrating a deep and consistent relationship with God. This maturity is evident through his commitment to prayer, his regular practice of spending quiet time with the Lord, and his active role in sharing his faith and being a witness to others.
   • He is a faithful and devoted husband, committed to loving and cherishing only one woman. Likewise, his wife embodies the same level of faithfulness and devotion, being a one-man woman who is also deserving of respect for her character and conduct.
2. They shall have been Christians for at least five years and shall be at least 25 years of age.
3. They must be resident members of CrossLife Church for at least one year prior to being nominated.

Use the form below to nominate up to five people to be considered by the Deacon Committee to enter the Yokefellow Training Program to become a Deacon.