ministry staff & Admin

Meet Our Dedicated Staff and Administration Team at FBC Longview.

Deacons

At FBC Longview, deacons are biblically qualified men called and ordained by the church to serve with humility and a servant heart. They fulfill responsibilities such as visiting widowed, hospitalized, and shut-in members, following their pastor's leadership and collaborating with fellow servant leaders.

  1. Ministry of Compassion: They visit and minister to widowed individuals, those hospitalized, the home bound, and members encountering financial difficulties through prayer, Scripture reading, and financial assistance when appropriate.
  2. Encouraging Church Unity: Deacons cultivate unity within FBC Longview by demonstrating support for the pastoral leadership and church members through lovingly truthful conversations, biblical conflict resolution, and accountability practices.
  3. Administration of Ordinances: They assist in administering the ordinances of the church by organizing and distributing the Lord's Supper as requested by the lead pastor, as well as overseeing or assisting with baptisms as needed.

  • lawson starnes

    chairman of Deacons

    ORDAINED 2013


  • Steve Leach

    Vice CHAIRMAN of Deacons

    ORDAINED 1985


  • Matt harrison

    Deacon Secretary

    ORDAINED 2013


  • kim bishop

    ORDAINED 1980


  • aric cothren

    ORDAINED 2016


  • tom gillihan

    ORDAINED 2013


  • lonnie odem

    ORDAINED 1996


  • dave sampson

    Ordained 2013


  • Questions about our Deacon Ministry?

    If you would like information about the deacons of FBC Longview, feel free to reach out to us via email at office@fbc747.com