Married, with a proper marital status (Single brothers can be considered depending on their level of maturity and faithfulness in service);
Of a good character;
Matured in life, faithful in service;
Have a good knowledge of the truth;
Able to coordinate with others;
Already serving as an elder or responsible one;
Living a normal church life, including regular meeting attendance and functioning on Lord’s Day, prayer meeting, group meeting, etc.
Willing to commit to the training schedule (i.e. one Saturday a month from 9 am to 1 pm and a regular weekly meeting with your study group members).
Have proven to the local leading ones from the first year of training that they are suitable for the second year of training (brothers that have not articipated in the first year of training may also be considered)