DEACON NOMINATION FORM

Nominating someone to serve as a Deacon is an important responsibility. When doing so, please keep the following in mind:

Do not inform the candidate of this recommendation. The candidate will be contacted by the New Deacons Committee (NDC) if and when it becomes appropriate.
Refer to I Timothy 3:1–3 for Deacon qualifications and prayerfully consider your recommendation.
Complete as much of the form as you can from your personal knowledge. Do not worry about leaving some blank spaces. The NDC will follow up.
For the printed form, use the reverse side and/or additional pages if necessary.

Deacon Nomination Form - Online Submission

Online submission is the preferred method for nominating a candidate. Fill out the form below to submit your nomination. When completed, an email will be sent to you from the Pastor's office confirming your submission.

Deacon Nomination Form - Downloadable PDF

The PDF should be printed, filled out and returned to:

Charles R. Poor
Houston's First Baptist Church
7401 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77024

Instructions For Individual Making Recommendation

It is very important that you do not inform the candidate of this recommendation. The candidate will be contacted by the New Deacons Committee (NDC) if and when it becomes appropriate.
Refer to I Timothy 3:1–3 for Deacon qualifications and prayerfully consider your recommendation.
Complete as much of this form as you can from your personal knowledge. Do not worry about leaving some blank spaces. The NDC will follow up.


Information about the gentleman being recommended:

Name
Address
City, State, ZIP
Primary Phone
E-mail
Occupation
Age
Marital Status	Never married Married Remarried Separated Divorced Widowed
Wife's Name
Name and Ages of Children (if known)
Previously ordained?	Yes No Do not know
If yes, name of church
List church activities in which you have personally participated with the candidate and any other church activities in which you know he is involved:
Describe the candidate's character and why you are recommending him for consideration:
In your opinion, what leadership and/or service skills does the candidate possess?


Information about the Individual making the recommendation:

Name
Address
City, State, ZIP
Primary Phone
E-mail
Sunday Bible Study (Sunday School)
Today's date