Those eligible for election must be at least 21 years of age, have been a church member for no less than two years, and must be on the active church roll. Deacons who are rotating off will not be eligible for election for one year. Deacons serving unexpired terms will be eligible for re-election. Staff members and their immediate family (parents, children, spouses, and siblings) will be ineligible for election. Spouses may not serve as active deacons at the same time.

 

While we recognize we are all flawed, imperfect people, in constant need of God’s grace, we ask that, as a spiritual leader, a deacon of Earle Street Baptist Church should strive to be:

 

• A committed follower of Christ, growing toward a mature faith;

• Actively involved and participating in the life of the church, using one’s gifts through appropriate service in the church;

• Committed to seeking God’s vision for the church, have the interest of the whole church at heart, and working to help the church carry out its vision and mission;

• A peacemaker within the congregation, seeking unity in Christ;

• Demonstrating a life of positive personal witness to all they meet;

• Demonstrating a consistent witness in their home life;

• Practicing stewardship of time, talents, testimony, and treasure;

• Temperate in all areas of one’s life.

 

Scriptural basis for deacon ministry: Acts 6:1-4; Romans 12:1-8; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Timothy 3:8-13

 

In addition to staff members and their immediate families, the following people are ineligible for nomination because they are on the Committee for Deacon Nominations, are currently serving as a Deacon, or have a spouse who is a Deacon:

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D=Deacon, S=Spouse, C=CDN

 

 

Chuck Adams (C)

Brittney Clow (D)

Dana Collier (D)

Neil Collier (S)

Curtis Dobbins (C)

Randy Ellenburg (D)

Miriam Ellenburg (S)

Noellen Groff (D)

Helen Hewitt (D)

Jan Hubble (C)

Derek Lord (D)

Anna Kay Lord (S,C)

John Love (D)

Joyce McCarrell (D)

Monte McKinney (D)

Jan McKinney (S)

Keith Merck (D)

Stuart Moore (D)

Martha Newton (D)

David Newton (S)

Denise Plumblee (S)

Phil Plumblee (D)

Grey Register (D)

Rebecca Register (S)

Bill Smith (C)

Calder Standridge (D)

Donna Walker (C)

Libby Young (D)

Kurt Young (S)

 

 

The following people are currently serving as a deacon but are ELIGIBLE for nomination because they are currently service an unexpired term:

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Linda Kirkland

Bob Walker