Upon initial approval by the elders of a man to the office of elder as described in the section titled “Candidacy, Examination and Recognition of Elders”, the church members in good standing shall express if they affirm or not the candidate’s recognition as an elder. This query is not about whether the man is qualified to be an elder. That determination will have been made during the candidacy, examination and recognition phase. This query is a statement by the congregation of whether they will accept ministry from the man and follow his leadership. If a candidate does not receive at least 90% affirmation from the congregation then the candidate shall not be recognized as an elder and he shall not be a member of the Council of Elders. A man who has not been confirmed by the congregation may be nominated again and then repeat the candidacy, examination, recognition and confirmation process.