Waypoint Elder Selection Process

We are prayerfully stepping into the process of identifying potential elders called to serve in an exciting time in the life of Waypoint Church.

Our guiding documents extend to the church body an opportunity to participate within this process through nominating candidates, providing necessary feedback, and giving final affirmation of selected candidates. After prayerful consideration, if you have a candidate, ​please take a moment and submit their name at the button below.

Waypoint elders serve a three-year term with an option to serve an additional three-year term as the Lord leads. The Biblical Characteristics of Elders (below) from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 offers a guide for you to prayerfully consider names of men you wish to nominate. Any man who is a faithful member at Waypoint and not currently serving as an elder is eligible for nomination.

The current Waypoint Elder Leadership consists of the following:

  • Paul Cockrell, Lead Pastor / Elder

  • Randy Beck, Connections Pastor / Elder

  • ​​Jay Jackson, Elder

  • Robert Rivera, Elder​

  • Cameron Wallace Elder

    *​Jason Karnuth recently rolled off after his first term.

    *Robert and Jay will roll off at the end of this calendar-year after serving two terms.


Elder candidate submittal period closed on June 23. Our process is currently moving into further stages with candidates.

Read more about the potential timeline ahead by clicking WaypointElderProcessTimeline.pdf for more information.

Feel free to contact any current elder with questions you may have.


Humbly,

Paul Cockrell & Waypoint Elder Team

 

Biblical Characteristics of Elders 1 Tim 3; Titus 1

  • Above reproach—Elders must lead by example and demonstrate a lifestyle free from patterns of sin.

  • Husband of one wife—Elders, if married, must be devoted spouses; a one woman man.

  • Temperate—Elders must be self-controlled, enslaved to nothing, and free from excesses.

  • Prudent—Elders must be sober, sensible, wise, balanced in judgment, not given to quick, superficial decisions based on immature thinking.

  • Respectable—Elders must demonstrate a well-ordered life and honorable behavior.

  • Hospitable—Elders must be unselfish with personal resources, willing to share blessings with others.

  • Able to teach—Elders must be able to communicate truth and sound doctrine in a non-argumentative way.

  • Not addicted to wine—Elders must be free from addictions and willing to limit their liberty for the sake of others.

  • Not pugnacious or quick-tempered—Elders must be gentle, patient, and able to exercise self-control in difficult situations.

  • Uncontentious—Elders must not be given to quarreling or selfish argumentation.

  • Free from the love of money—Elders must not be stingy, greedy, or for sordid gain, or preoccupied with amassing material things.

  • Manage own household—Elders must have a well-ordered household and a healthy family life.

  • Not a new convert/not a new believer—Elders must not be new believers. They must have been a Christian long enough  to demonstrate the reality of their conversion and depth of spirituality.

  • Good reputation with outsiders—Elders must be well-respected by unbelievers and free from hypocrisy.

  • Not self-willed—Elders must not be stubborn, or prone to forcing their opinions on others or abusing authority. They must be servant-minded.

  • Loving what is good—Elders must desire the will of God in every decision.

  • Just—Elders must desire to be fair and impartial. Their judgments must be based on scriptural principles.

  • Devout—Elders must be devoted Christ followers, seeking to be conformed to His image. They must be committed to prayer, worship, the study of Scripture, and the guarding of their spiritual walk.

  • Holding fast the faithful Word—Elders must be stable in the faith, obedient to the Word of God, and continually seeking to be controlled by the Holy Spirit.