Elders

The apostle Paul says, “If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task” (1 Timothy 3:1).  The scriptures demand anyone who shepherds the flock of God meet the qualifications found in scripture.  Some of these qualifications include:

• Must be above reproach (1 Tim 3:2)
• The husband of one wife (1 Tim 3:2)
• Sober-minded (1 Tim 3:2)
• Self-controlled (1 Tim 3:2)
• Respectable (1 Tim 3:2)
• Hospitable (1 Tim 3:2)
• Able to teach (1 Tim 3:2)
• Not a drunkard (1 Tim 3:3)
• Not violent, but gentle (1 Tim 3:3)
• Not quarrelsome (1 Tim 3:3)
• Not a lover of money (1 Tim 3:3)
• Must manage his own household well (1 Tim 3:4)
• With all dignity, keeps his children submissive (1 Tim 3:4)
• Not a recent convert (1 Tim 3:6)
• Must be well thought of by outsiders (1 Tim 3:7)

Our current Elders:

• Chris Law (full-time)
• Joel Fell
• Jerry Hartlaub
• Gary Powers

Deacons

The deacons are given the task of assisting the elders in such a way so as to allow the elders to focus on prayer and the ministry of the Word (Acts 6:4 ).  The qualifications for deacons are found in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

Our current Deacons:

• Manuel Garnica
• Toby Morris
• Tim Steurer