I.

FOURSQUARE STANDARD FOR LEADERS

A. Each leader shall be required to have a personal experience of salvation

through the Lord Jesus Christ, to feel definitely that he is called to work in
the church, and to be willing to accept all the responsibilities of his office.
Each duly appointed/elected leader must be baptized in the Holy Spirit or
be an earnest seeker thereof, and must be a member of the church.
B. It shall be expected that each leader rigidly conform to the church policy of
separation, avoiding any conduct unbecoming to Spirit-filled life.
C. Each leader is expected to discharge faithfully the responsibilities of his
office, ever with the end in view of the salvation of souls and the up
building of the saints. He is to be on time, give proper notice in case of
necessary absence and reflect Christian concern for those whom he
leads.
D. Each leader shall be expected to attend any meeting or conference
pertaining to his particular office. It is essential to meet periodically to
discuss the great work to which the Lord has called us and to discover
further ways and means of advancement. There should be such a burden
for souls that none will allow anything to interfere with these important
meetings.
E. Each leader should regularly attend all the Sunday services and the
midweek service of prayer, praise and Bible Study. All devoted Christians
attend these services, especially those who by virtue of their position as
leaders are an example of the believers.
F. Each leader must be on harmony with and subscribed to the Declaration
of Faith of the Foursquare Church.
G. For the sake of utmost harmony, each leader is urged to endeavor to keep
the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace and to this end, accept
decisions made by the church council in consultation with the church
leadership.
H. Each leader should be a consistent soul-winner, knowing how and having
a great desire to bring the lost to the Savior. To accomplish this end, his
life must be pure. It is not enough to teach the Word, but he must live it.
I. All leaders are required to avail themselves of any training courses offered
to help them in their place of responsibility.
J. All appointments shall be for a term not to exceed one year, except as
provided by the By-laws.