2025 Nomination Form for Pastoral Council Members

It is time to nominate two at-large church members to serve three-year terms on the Pastoral Council. The Council consists of the Senior Pastor and a group of spiritually mature members who have displayed wisdom and discernment in their relationships and actions. Council members are elected by the church membership to lead, discern, and foster the spiritual growth of our church by advising and assisting our church body in matters that may affect the spiritual health of the church. The Pastoral Council’s roles and responsibilities include spiritual leadership, spiritual discipline, and accountability. They have no administrative authority or responsibilities. The Pastoral Council will meet monthly and as needed.

These church members can be either men or women who have been FBCM members for a minimum of two years. They will serve a three-year term, starting on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2028. They cannot serve on both the Pastoral and Administrative Council simultaneously. Members of the immediate family may not serve on this council together. Once a term is completed, council members must take a year off before they can be nominated for another term. Current Council members who are not eligible for nominations include Randy Hurst, Wilson Borden, Allen Kelley, Sean McGuire, and Mary Lou McBee. Current Administrative Council members who are ineligible are Johnnie Williams, Mike Bishop, and Will Luke.

After prayerful consideration, please fill out the form below to submit your nomination(s). Please secure permission from your nominee before submitting their name. Pastoral Council nominations will be taken through Sunday, Sept. 28. Both councils will vet Pastoral Council nominees and then present them to the church through The Same Page newsletter on Oct. 31 and in the service on Nov. 2. Friday, Oct. 31, will make the beginning of the mandatory 30-day waiting period during which time the church body can ask them questions. The waiting period ends on Nov. 29 and the vote will be on Nov. 30, during the Quarterly Business Meeting..

Or, if you would like to download a physical copy of the Deacon Nomination Form, click the link below.