2021 church elections
BUCCI is holding its church elections this coming November.
We are now accepting nominations for the following:
- Elders
- Deacons
- Financial Secretary
Please check out our official nomination guide to see the qualifications for each role and how to nominate. May the Lord bless our church leadership!
Important Facts:
Nomination Period: October 10 - November 6
Posting of Nominees: November 7
Church Elections: November 21
To Elect: 8 Elders, 6 Deacons, 1 Financial Secretary
Method: online, onsite, or shut-in voting
Voter eligibility:
Must be regular members of BUCCI
Continue reading below to see The Pre-Qualification and Responsibilities of our Elders and Deacons.PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR ELDERS
Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap. 1 Tim 3:1-7
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4
An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7 Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless-not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. Titus 1:6-9
ELDER:
Must be a regular member (not affiliate) of the Church and has served as Deacon for at least two-year term with unquestionable allegiance to his/her duties.
Must be a man/woman of prayer, able to hold forth the mystery of the faith, and fit to conduct/lead Bible studies.
Must be actively involved in church activities.
Must be baptized (as adult) or confirmed in any Evangelical Church.
Must be slow to anger, patient, sober, vigilant and orderly.
Must be a man or woman beyond reproach – faithful husband or wife, good ruler of own household, and is held with high respect in his immediate community.
Must not be a drunkard nor indulge in vices that would become a stumbling block to others especially the youth.
Must be at least 40 years old and a permanent resident of Metro Cebu.
Must be willing to serve not for reputation, honor or social recognition, but to watch, keep, warn and feed the flock of God.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Council of Elders
Approve applications for regular membership of the church and conduct annual review and updating of Church membership.
Act as overseer in the conduct of church members with the power to exercise discipline in accordance with biblical instructions and disciplinary procedures of the Church, subject to the approval by the Board.
Supervise all public worship and services.
Supervise recognized Church spiritually related organizations.
Plan, implement, and supervise evangelism and outreach programs, community Bible studies, home visitations and the like.
Organize, establish and supervise outreaches and/or extension churches.
Screen applicants to the call of ministers, pastors, evangelists, lay preachers, licentiates and deaconesses, including candidates to the students assistance program for the ministry.
Recommend the acquisition and/or disposal of real estate properties of the Church.
Screen other Bible-believing Churches eligible for sisterhood ties and/or alliances.
Assist the Pastor in the administering of the Sacraments (Memorial Ordinances): namely, the Lord’s Supper and Baptism.
Assist the officiating minister in ordination ceremonies.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR DEACONS / STEWARDS
8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim 3:8-13
1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. 3 Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word." Acts 6:1-4
DEACON:
Must be a regular member (not affiliate) of the church for at least two years.
Must be active in Church activities with a firm foundation of the mystery of faith, tested and proven.
Must be able to conduct/lead Bible studies.
Must be baptized (as adult) or confirmed in any Evangelical Church.
Must be a man or woman beyond reproach – faithful husband or wife, good ruler of own household and is held with high respect in his/her immediate community.
Must not be greedy of gains; not quarrelsome but rather gentle, temperate, reasonable, orderly and loving.
Must not be a drunkard nor indulge in vices that would curse others to stumble especially the youth.
Must be at least 25 years old and a permanent resident of Metro Cebu.
Must be willing to serve not for reputation, honor, or social recognition, but to watch, keep, warn and feed the flock of God.
Serving in the Board is a great honor, but it is also a great responsibility. One must be willing to commit oneself fully to the task and have to learn to be humble like our Lord and Master. True wisdom comes only from God, and a close walk with Him is essential for each one to function effectively as a Board Member.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Council of Stewards
To plan, implement, supervise and monitor the financial campaign of the Church, subject to the approval of the Board.
To educate and promote faithful stewardship among the members of the Church with the cooperation of the Ministers or Pastors.
To prepare and submit budget proposals to the Board and recommend reservation or realignment of appropriations when the need arises.
To plan, implement, supervise and monitor the social concerns of the church.
To be responsible for the upkeep, repair and maintenance of facilities and premises.
To be responsible for the acquisition of facilities, excluding land, and including the construction of horizontal and vertical structures.
Supervise recognized non-spiritual church organizations.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.