As per the Presbyterian Church in America’s Book of Church Order (BCO) 24-1, “Every church shall elect persons to the offices of ruling elder and deacon in the following manner: At such times as determined by the Session, communicant members of the congregation may submit names to the Session, keeping in mind that each prospective officer should be an active male member who meets the qualifications set forth in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Nominees for the office of ruling elder and/or deacon shall receive instruction in the qualifications and work of the office” (see BCO 24 for full information on the “Election, Ordination and Installation of Ruling Elders and Deacons” in the PCA).
The form below is intended for use by members of Antioch Presbyterian Church (PCA) in the nomination of a man for consideration to serve in ordained office as either Ruling Elder or Deacon.
For a printable .pdf version of the form, click here.
