Deacon Ministry

Value in Action: Joyful Generosity
God gives, so we give, our time, our talents, and our finances.
We start by joyfully giving to support the mission of Bethlehem.

Deacon Ministry

Value in Action: Joyful Generosity
God gives, so we give, our time, our talents, and our finances.
We start by joyfully giving to support the mission of Bethlehem.

Deacons are servant-leaders in our church, helping meet practical needs so that the ministry of the Word and prayer can thrive. Inspired by Acts 6 where the first deacons cared for widows, our deacons serve with humility, integrity, and a Christ-like heart.

Their role is all about putting others first—reflecting Jesus’ own example of service (Mark 10:43–45). By caring for our community’s needs, deacons help the church family grow stronger, closer, and more loving every day.

If you or someone you know has a need—big or small—our deacons are here to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to them.

We are currently accepting deacon nominations for the next 4-year term, beginning January 2027.  If someone you know qualifies to serve in this way, we invite you to submit his name by August 31.

Meet the 2026 team.

Carley Abner

Deacon Chairman

Serving 2026-2029

Lee Arnold

Serving 2024-2026

Andrew Tarver

Andy Waldrop

Stosh Cyle

Serving 2024-2026
Serving 2024-2026
Serving 2024-2026

Lee
Arnold

Serving 2024-2026

Andrew Tarver

Andy Waldrop

Stosh
Cyle

Serving 2024-2026
Serving 2024-2026
Serving 2024-2026

Chris Dini

Serving 2024-2026

Boyd Brooks

Serving 2024-2026

Walt Landreth

Serving 2024-2026

Chris
Dini

Serving 2024-2026

Boyd
Brooks

Serving 2024-2026

Walt Landreth

Serving 2024-2026

Jonathan Harris

Serving 2025-2028

Bruce Coleman

Serving 2025-2028

Ken Hatcher

Ryan Collier

Serving 2025-2028
Serving 2025-2028

Jonathan Harris

Serving 2025-2028

Bruce Coleman

Serving 2025-2028

Ken
Hatcher

Ryan
Collier

Serving 2025-2028
Serving 2025-2028

Dwayne Kastner

Serving 2025-2028

Tracy Smith

Serving 2025-2028

Dwayne Kastner

Serving 2025-2028

Tracy
Smith

Serving 2025-2028

Joe Welborn

Serving 2026-2029 

Bruce Nicholson

Stuart Sanders

Serving 2026-2029
Serving 2026-2029

Mike Means

Serving 2026-2029

Joe
Welborn

Serving 2026-2029 

Bruce Nicholson

Stuart Sanders

Serving 2026-2029
Serving 2026-2029

Mike
Means

Serving 2026-2029

Zach Brinkman

Serving 2026-2029

James Adams

Serving 2026-2029

Matt Troutman

Serving 2026-2029

Sam Whelchel

Serving 2026-2029

Zach Brinkman

Serving 2026-2029

James
Adams

Serving 2026-2029

Matt Troutman

Serving 2026-2029

Sam
Whelchel

Serving 2026-2029

Casey Barron

Serving 2026-2029

Doug Church

Serving 2026-2029

Casey
Barron

Serving 2026-2029

Doug
Church

Serving 2026-2029