Leader Qualifications

The CLP Constitution lists the following qualifications for party leaders and candidates:

Each Party leader and candidate for public office shall meet these qualifications. They shall apply at all levels – national, state, and county. The term Party leader includes all members of the governing committee at a given level – national, state, or county – and its committees and elected convention officers.

Section 7.1: General Requirements

• • He is a member of the Christian Liberty Party in the geographic territory represented.

  • He believes in the triune God of the Holy Bible and has a credible profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • He acknowledges the authority of God’s Word the Bible, making a diligent effort to read, study and apply it to private and public life.

  • He is in strong agreement with the Party Purpose, Vision, Principles, Platform and Program.

  • He regularly attends a local church.

  • He presents references by a pastor or church leader, and two other references.

Section 7.2: Character & Moral Qualifications:

• • He fears God ( Exodus 18:21).

  • He is truthful ( Exodus 18:21).

  • He hates unjust gain ( Exodus 18:21).

  • He has a good reputation ( 1 Timothy 3:7).

  • He is self-governed ( 1 Timothy 3:2).

  • He is not quarrelsome ( 1 Timothy 3:3).

  • He is not extravagant ( Deuteronomy 17:15).

  • He does not lead others to sin ( Deuteronomy 17:16).

  • He is humble and his heart is not lifted up above others ( Deuteronomy 17:20).

Section 7.3: Leadership Qualifications:

• • He is capable ( Exodus 18:21).

  • He is wise and understanding ( Deuteronomy 1:15).

  • He is able to teach; he is an effective communicator ( 1 Timothy 3:2; Hebrews 5:12).

  • He is faithful; he is reliable and trustworthy ( 2 Timothy 2:2).

Section 7.4: Scholastic Qualifications:

Amendments to the Scholastic Qualifications shall be referred to the Education Committee and adopted by the National Committee.

[Note: The CLP evaluates whether the applicant meets current Scholastic Qualification requirements.]

Section 7.5: Oath of Office:

All Party Leaders shall give the oath: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of the Christian Liberty Party into which I am about to enter, in dedicated and faithful pursuance of the ends set forth in the constitution thereof, in a solemn act of devotion to Jesus Christ and of duty to my country, so help me God."