Elder Candidates
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George Clemes
ELDER CANDIDATE
George and his wife Katy have been married for almost 30 years and have three daughters, Rebecca (24), Caroline (22), and Ava (21). They moved to the Eastern Shore from Annapolis 10 years ago and have attended Eastpoint Church since the fall of 2022, where they are ministry partners and have served by leading a community group.
George committed his life to Jesus 45 years ago when he was in the 11th grade. He feels blessed to have participated in Bible Studies and other ministries over the years, including serving with youth, college students, and adults. He loves to see people grow in their relationship with Jesus.
He works in administration at a continuing care retirement community in Easton.
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Nate Martin
ELDER CANDIDATE
Nate and his wife, Tiffany, have lived in Easton for the past four years with their two kids, Liam and Nora. They’ve been part of Eastpoint since moving to the area. Nate has served as a professional firefighter in Howard County, MD for 13 years and has also been involved in chaplaincy and ministry since 2020.
At Eastpoint, Nate has served as the Pastoral Resident overseeing Community Groups, as a member of the Discipleship Team, and now as an Elder Candidate. He feels called to help shepherd God’s people and has a deep passion for caring for others through prayer, encouragement, and leadership. Nate is grateful for how God is working in and through Eastpoint and looks forward to continuing to serve this community with humility and joy.
The Elder Pathway
How does one become an Elder?
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Existing elders nominate those who meet the qualifications and demonstrate an ability to shepherd and disciple. We want consensus.
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Elders contact nominees. If they aspire to the role, we invite them to read the Elder Profile, Role Description, and Pathway Overview and prayerfully consider whether or not the Lord would have them enter this process.
We encourage them to talk to wise counsel. Invite them to prayerfully self-assess: Does God convict them of any significant deficiency?
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Candidates will meet 6 times for Eastpoint’s Elder Training Course.
Through independent reading, video content, and group discussion, candidates will explore the role and requirements of a biblical elder, grow in their theology and Bible knowledge and understand God’s unique calling for Eastpoint Church.
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Privately Confirm: Are they ready?
Did they complete the course assignments faithfully? Is there a relational fit? Do they substantially align with the Elder Profile? Are they ready to carry out the duties of the Job Description? Are they ready, or does someone need more time to develop?
Publicly Recommend
Give the candidates’ names to MPs. Give them the Elder Profile and the Pathway Overview and initiate 30 30-day window for feedback.
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Affirm Publicly: Charge, pray, and install before the congregation.
Explain what the body can expect from their shepherds and charge them to respond to their care and leadership.