From the earliest stages of church history, we find elders and deacons appointed to carry on the ministry that the apostles passed on to them. Their purpose is to shepherd the people of God well and to faithfully pass on the Word of God to others so that they might come to know Christ and grow in Him. The task of entrusting the truths of God to reliable men who will teach and who will direct the affairs of the church is vital. The biblical qualifications of the elder and deacon can be found in 1 Timothy 3:1-12; Titus 1:6-9; and 1 Peter 5:1-4.
Ruling Elders
Elders are responsible for the spiritual oversight and governance of the church. They must be able to teach and shepherd God’s flock.
Bill Detwiler
Dana Germain
Brad Maguire
Alan Markfeld
Bruce McCloy
Johnie Muncy
Cosmas Phiri
Wayne Roberts
Scott Timmer
James Wiersma
Deacons + Deaconesses
Deacons + Deaconesses enjoy serving others, meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of people. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
Emily Braughton
Lance Braughton
Tim Brown
Jon Carracino
Ralph Carrell
Jeff Green
Joe Herbst
Gary Huff
Josh Scarbrough
Matt Spiers
Deb Stephens
Derek Thoman
Carl Zatkulak