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
Dan Allison
Jared Barton
Derrick Burrell
Fred Carder
Jeff Carson *
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
Tommy Goddard *
Seth Goudzward
Chris Green
Sam Greene
Daryl Gregory
Dave Gregory
Tim Gunnell
David Hicks
Mike Holt
Steve Houser
Eric Houston
Mike Iosia
Jonathan Jobe *
Jim Kerr
Michael Maslov *
John Maupin
Daniel McAlister
Bob McCay
Larry McFarland *
John McIntosh
Barry Morrow
Roger Nipper
Greg Phillips *
Terry Pierce
Mark Pirkle
Murray Rice
Wayne Richardson
Larry Rogers
Matt Sharp
Mike Sharp
Mitchell Simpson
Jim Smith
Wes Smith
Jim Tindal
Mark Tipton
Tommy Walker
Mike Wallace
Chris Wilds
Andy Williams

Ooltewah Campus
Ray Eslinger *
Eugene McCallie
Brian Priddy *
North Etowah Campus
Jeff Anderson
Dennis Bordwine
Jarin Cass *
Matthew Duggan *
Scott Duggan
Tim Trotter
Ted Watson
* Yokefellow