2027 Call for Nominations for Church Officers
Call for Nominations for Church Officers
Zion Baptist Church — Calendar Year 2027
The Nominating Committee announces the opening of the nomination period for Zion Baptist Church officers for Calendar Year 2027. Zion members are encouraged to prayerfully participate in the nomination and election process by identifying active members who are prepared to serve the church in leadership.
Quick Access to 2027 Election Documents
If you already know what you need, use the links below to go directly to the official election documents.
Submit a Nomination
All positions are open for consideration, including positions for which an incumbent may be seeking re-election. Nominees must be active members of Zion Baptist Church.
- Complete the official Zion Baptist Church Officer Nomination Form.
- Identify the church-wide office for which the member is being nominated.
- Include a brief statement of candidacy describing relevant service at Zion and professional qualifications that support the desired position.
- The candidacy statement should be limited to 300 words or less.
- Review the Standards of Christian Leadership included with the nomination form.
Deacon Gloria Rogers, Nominating Chair
Email: gloriatms@verizon.net
Forms may also be submitted to any member of the Nominating Committee or delivered in a sealed envelope addressed to the Nominating Committee at the Zion Baptist Church office.
Church Offices Open for Election
- Church Clerk
- Assistant Church Clerk
- Church Secretary
- Assistant Church Secretary
- Church Treasurer
- Assistant Church Treasurer
- Church Parliamentarian
- Church Historian
- Six (6) Church Trustees
- Four (4) Lay Members
Members considering a nomination are encouraged to review the official position descriptions for responsibilities, qualifications, desired skills, and service expectations.
Terms of Service
One-Year Terms
- Church Secretary
- Assistant Church Secretary
- Church Treasurer
- Assistant Church Treasurer
- Church Clerk
- Assistant Church Clerk
- Church Parliamentarian
Two-Year Terms
- Church Historian
- Lay Members
Six-Year Term
- Church Trustees
Standards of Christian Leadership
Leadership in the church is a responsibility and not a right. Candidates elected as officers are asked to commit to Zion Baptist Church's Standards of Christian Leadership.
- Integrity
- Distinctive Christian lifestyle
- Personal faith
- Servant leadership
- Christian growth
- Church commitment
- Stewardship
- Balance among family, occupation, and church responsibilities
The complete Standards of Christian Leadership appear on the second page of the official nomination form.
Annual Church Meeting & Voting
In-person voting will take place during the Annual Church Meeting at Zion Main Campus.
4850 Blagden Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20011
Absentee Ballot Information
In accordance with the Zion Baptist Church Constitution and By-Laws, absentee ballots are available to active members who are unable to attend the Annual Church Meeting in person or virtually.
- Active members may submit requests for absentee ballots in writing.
- November 9, 2026: Last day to request an absentee ballot in writing.
- Week of November 9, 2026: The Office of the Church Clerk will send all requested absentee ballots.
- November 28, 2026: Absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before this date.
Attention: Sister Marlene E. Tolson
Office of the Church Clerk
Zion Baptist Church
4850 Blagden Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20011
2027 Election Documents
Download the official Call for Nominations, Nomination Form, and descriptions of the church-wide officer positions below.
Church Office Hours
Zion Main Campus
MON – FRI
10:00am – 6:00pm
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ZION MAIN CAMPUS
4850 Blagden Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-4940
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ZION NORTH CAMPUS
11005 Dayton St.
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902
(301) 649-6000
