DEACONS

First Baptist Cleveland is Jesus-ruled and Bible-governed. The church is Pastor/Staff-led, Deacon-served, lay team operated and congregationally approved. The church is member-gifted and ministerially focused on fulfilling the Great Commission. Servant leadership is the primary purpose of a Deacon at First Baptist Cleveland.

Biblical Qualifications

The Bible requires deacons to demonstrate certain qualities; respect, integrity, self-control, generosity, spiritual maturity, husband of one wife, household leader, etc. (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1) Deacons are also expected to be members of the church, and have a history of serving and giving to the church.
  • Follower of Jesus
  • Husband of one wife
  • A person who lives above reproach
  • Church Membership
  • Actively serving in the church
  • History of giving

Currently Serving

Cleveland Campus
  • Nat Akiona
  • Dan Allison
  • Jared Barton
  • Derrick Burrell
  • Fred Carder
  • David Chaffin
  • Shane Clark
  • Phillip Cook
  • David Craig
  • Alex Duckett
  • Adam Elder
  • Melvin Elder
  • Ron England
  • Pat Ensley
  • J.R. Fulbright
  • Thomas Fulbright
  • Shane Gibson
  • Seth Goudzward
  • Chris Green
  • Sam Greene
  • Daryl Gregory
  • Dave Gregory
  • Tim Gunnell
  • David Hicks
  • Mike Holt
  • Steve Houser
  • Eric Houston
  • Mike Iosia
  • Jim Kerr
  • Dave Luzader
  • John Maupin
  • Daniel McAlister
  • Bob McCay
  • John McIntosh
  • Barry Morrow
  • Roger Nipper
  • Terry Pierce
  • Mark Pirkle
  • Wayne Richardson
  • Murray Rice
  • Larry Rogers
  • Matt Sharp
  • Mike Sharp
  • Mitchell Simpson
  • Jim Smith
  • Wes Smith
  • Jim Tindal
  • Mark Tipton
  • Tommy Walker
  • Mike Wallace
  • Andy Williams
  • Chris Wilds
Ooltewah Campus
• Rich Hicks
• Eugene McCallie
North Etowah Campus
• Jeff Anderson, Yokefellows
• Dennis Bordwine, Yokefellows
• Scott Duggan, Yokefellows
• Tim Trotter
• Ted Watson

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