For the first time ever, Ptr. Shane Torres publicly laid his hands on ROLIM’s elders and deacons on Sunday August 16, 2009. This was to impart to them the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It was an emotional time, especially when all of the elders and deacons knelt down and humbly received God’s blessing
through Pastors Torres and Tuvera as well as that of the congregation.

Prior to that, Ptr. Shane preached from I Timothy 3:1-13 and Acts 6:1-6 to not only remind the congregation of the importance of deacons and elders in the body of Christ, but also to remind the deacons and elders themselves
of the requirements and responsibilities. He also explained that according to the Bible, elders and deacons are not elected, but appointed by him.

Although the board has been subjected to democratic voting, God made it easy for him since all those he wanted to select were the ones who garnered
high votes.