Elders and Deacons
As a non-denominational church, we are governed by a Church Council that is made up of the combined Session and the Board of Deacons.
The Session is made up of the currently seated elders and the Senior Pastor. These seated elders, usually between twelve and fifteen in number, serve a three-year term with a possible re-election by the congregation to a second three-year term. The Board of Deacons is made up of the currently seated deacons, usually twenty-one in number, and serve a second three-year term with a possible re-election by the congregation to a second-year term beginning July 1.
Learn more about the biblical qualifications of elders and deacons.
2025 Deacon and Elder Nominations
Deacon and Elder nominations open on January 4, 2026. Forms are available at the doors to each Sanctuary entrance.. The nomination forms include the Scriptural qualifications of each office and give you an opportunity to describe the man you are nominating, as best as you are able. Forms must be returned to the Church Office or Offering Chests by Sunday, January 28, 2026.
Council Officers
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Mark Gosney
CHAIR OF THE SESSION
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Kevin Weaver
VICE-CHAIR OF THE SESSION
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Matt Mrok
CHAIR OF THE DEACONS
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Hal Stanley
VICE-CHAIR OF THE DEACONS
2026-2027 Session
The ministry of elders consists of the ongoing spiritual nurture of individuals in addition to those of his own household.
He is capable of effectively handling the Word of God either formally or informally. He has theological discernment making him capable of guarding the church from doctrinal error. He demonstrates godly wisdom giving him skills necessary to provide shepherding oversight to the ministry and aspires to do so. He shows a pattern of being someone that others will follow (Acts 20:28–31; Ephesians 4:11–13; 1 Timothy 3:1; Titus 1:9; 1 Peter 5:1–4).
Buddy Jones
SECRETARY OF THE SESSION
Scott Arnwine
ELDER
Steve Atkins
ELDER
Lynn Ballinger
ELDER
Chip Barger
ELDER
Curt Bicknell
ELDER
Buzz Fly
ELDER
Mark Gosney
ELDER
Justin Hensley
ELDER
JP Hickey
ELDER
Buddy Jones
ELDER
David Kizer
ELDER
Preston Klinke
ELDER
Kary Meadows
ELDER
Bryan Miller
ELDER
John Moore
ELDER
Pat Person
ELDER
Brian Ward
ELDER
Kevin Weaver
ELDER
Kevin Weaver
VICE-CHAIR OF THE SESSION
Mark Gosney
CHAIR OF THE SESSION
2026-2027 Board of Deacons
The ministry of deacons consists of carrying out various responsibilities that make for effective ministry.
Acts 6 gives us the example of the need for attentiveness to widows. Rather than causing the men gifted to teach the Word of God to leave that role and attend to the widows, men “full of the Spirit and wisdom” were chosen to take charge of the task. Philip was effective at evangelism. Stephen was definitely a proclaimer of truth. Some of them had great organizational skills. Deacons primarily assume roles of responsibility to attend to various practical needs and do it in such a fashion whereby others are greatly empowered in ministry. Our constitution designates their responsibilities to include but not be limited to the following: “The Board of Deacons shall have responsibility for the receipt and disbursement of all Church funds. The Board of Deacons shall also be responsible for the care and upkeep of all Church property—grounds, buildings and equipment, providing adequate insurance for all. The Board of Deacons shall provide funds to care for the needy members of the Church and others in special cases.”
Gil Brandon
DEACON
Brian Brock
DEACON
Ronny Brower
DEACON
Steve Cloud
DEACON
Chris Dease
DEACON
David Dingeldein
DEACON
Brad Duffy
DEACON
Dan Frazier
DEACON
Sam Hezlep
DEACON
Lee Howell
DEACON
Matt Mrok
DEACON
John Rawlinson
DEACON
Glen Sanders
DEACON
Don Sherman
DEACON
Jeff Skinner
DEACON
Hal Stanley
DEACON
Phil Taylor
DEACON
Sam Wilcox
DEACON
Hal Stanley
VICE-CHAIR OF DEACONS
Matt Mrok
CHAIR OF DEACONS
Ronny Brower
TREASURER
Lee Howell
SECRETARY OF DEACONS
Jordan Bernardini
DEACON
Steve Cloud
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Eli Hatcher
DEACON
Jim Graham
DEACON