J2K Ministries affirms the following qualifications for Board Members and Committee Members, using the qualifications of elders/deacons found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 as our guide. This does not mean that individuals will be perfect in all or even one of these areas. Rather, they should be seeking to grow and mature in these areas throughout their life, living a lifestyle that evidences these qualities.
As with Church elders, board positions are only open to men who meet the qualifications.
As with the church position of deacon, local committee positions, except that of the committee chair, are equally open to women. This is a reflection of our view of Biblical teaching on the respective roles of men and women in the realm of spiritual authority and not a reflection on the inherent value of the respective genders.
A. A Man/Male (Board Member), or a Man/Male or Woman/Female (Committee Member)
a. Board Member: A biologically birthed male; the role of a board member with J2K Ministries can only be held by a man in like manner as the role of an elder in a local church.
b. Committee Member, except for the Committee Chair: equally open to men and women who would meet the other qualifications for leadership outlined in our documents.
B. Above Reproach; Blameless
a. Defined as living a life not characterized by the tolerance or acceptance of habitual, continual sin, or being known for ungodly character; a life characterized by seeking to emulate Christ and have Him at the center of all things.
C. Dedicated to their Marriage Partner, exemplifying the roles of Husband / Wife as laid out in Scripture.
a. Defined as the following:
i. Shows a long-term history of dedication and love towards husband/wife and family
1. Divorced and remarried individuals may be considered for this position in keeping with our Statement on Divorce and Remarriage.
ii. Leads his/her children by example and in teaching, admonishing them in the fear of the Lord and modelling a Christ-centered life.
D. Temperate
a. Defined as not given to extreme opinions, even-mannered, not given to excess.
E. Sober-minded / Self-controlled
a. Defined as soundness of mind, self-controlled, showing self-restraint.
F. Known for Christ-like Behavior
a. Defined as living a life of behavior reflective of one seeking to imitate Christ.
G. Hospitable
a. Defined as being welcoming and friendly towards strangers or guests; not necessarily directly in your own home in all cases, but as a general demeanour.
H. Able to Teach
a. Defined as being able to give a Scriptural answer of what and why you believe; not necessarily in the sense of being a gifted teacher.
I. Not given to Drunkenness
a. Defined as not drinking alcohol to the point of excess, or drunkenness, where your mental faculties and emotions are altered from your normal processes. Scripture is clear that drunkenness is a sin, and J2K has adopted a 0-tolerance stance towards drunkenness.
J. Not violent, but gentle; not quarrelsome
a. Defined as a lifestyle characterized by being a peace-maker, helping to resolve issues as opposed to creating issues. They are characterized by the gracious, compassionate treatment of others.
K. Not a Recent Convert
a. Defined as being able to provide verbal and lifestyle evidence of years of faithfully following Jesus Christ, growing in spiritual maturity, wisdom, and discernment.
L. Christ-centered Life
a. Defined as living a day-to-day lifestyle with time spent in the Word, prayer, and other pursuits that reflect a passion and interest in the things of Christ.