Nominations for the office of Elder come from members of the church. Consideration includes the following factors:
- Demonstration of the character and skills described in 1 Timothy and Titus.
- Membership in the Chapel Hill Bible Church.
- Availability for and interest in serving as an elder.
- Demonstrated involvement in the ministry life of the Chapel Hill Bible Church.
- Having gifts and skills that are needed to complement the gifts of other elders.
The current elders identify a number of individual potential elder candidates from those nominees who possess the qualifications of an elder. Potential candidates are approached by elders and are asked to consider serving on the elder board for a three-year term. They are interviewed by the current board of elders and their names are published to the congregation. They are confirmed as elders by a vote of the members present at the annual congregational meeting.
Once their three-year term is finished, elders continue in their roles as shepherds of the congregation. They may also serve in specific leadership capacities based on their interests and the needs of ministries of the church. They may be nominated to serve another term as an elder after one year.