The deacons shall be members in good standing and who possess the qualifications described in 1Tim 3:8-13. A deacon shall be beyond reproach, a person of dignity, not double-tongued, not addicted to wine, not fond of sordid gain, one who holds to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience, a person who manages their children and household well, not a malicious gossip, temperate and faithful. Anyone called to this office must be able to conscientiously affirm their agreement with our Creeds and Confession and this Constitution and By-Laws. Should any deacon at any time change their convictions respecting these standards they are under moral obligation to make this fact known to the elders.