Introducing Our Leaders and Staff

Pastor Jim Long

Betty Long

Dorothy Sieverd:  Administration

Cathy Gennard, Children's Church Coordinator, Teacher

• Sincere love for and pursuit of Jesus Christ demonstrated in regular personal worship, meditation on the Word, and prayer. (Psalm 1:1-6; Psalm 18:1-3)

• Demonstrated fullness of the Holy Spirit, of faith and wisdom. (Acts 6:3)

• A perception of leadership not as grasping for position, or title, or power, or authority, or respect, or privilege, but as a commitment to humble service and self-sacrifice. (Mark 10:37, 42-45; John 13:12-16, Philippians 2:5-9; I Peter 5:1-5)

• Personal exposure, loyalty and commitment to their pastors, and to those who are pastoring. (Mark 3:14-15)

• Trustworthiness, with the ability to resist being bribed or bought. (Exodus 18:21)

• Commitment to the "Barnabus-style" of open, loving communication, to solving relational problems, to processing anger constructively, to encouraging and building up and maintaining confidences strictly. (Acts 4:36,37; Ephesians 4:25-32)

• Willingness to be a "team player" and to help one’s pastoral associates to succeed. (Philippians 2:3,4)

• A strong, loving marriage in which both the husband and wife sense the call to minister. (Acts 18:26)

• Capable and respected, mature in faith, and with proven ministry ability. (I Timothy 3:2-7)

• Love for people and for Jesus, without desire to benefit personally at the expense of the sheep. (John 21:7; Ezekiel 34:1; I Peter 5:1-5)

• Commitment to equipping others for ministry through active recruiting, training, deploying, monitoring and nurturing. (Mark 3:13-15)

• Commitment to doing excellent work, taking responsibility seriously, being proactive, planning and executing well. (Ezra 5:1,2)

• A committed, cheerful giver who tithes regularly to the fellowship. (Malachi 3:8-10)