ministry staff & Admin
Meet Our Dedicated Staff and Administration Team at FBC Longview.
FBC Longview is now accepting resumes for our next Lead Pastor! If you or someone you know is called to lead a Christ-centered, disciple-making church, we invite you to apply.
Send resumes to info@fbc747pastorsearch.com
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.
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
What does a deacon do?
The deacons of FBC Longview serve several key purposes:
Ministry of Compassion: They visit and minister to widowed individuals, those hospitalized, shut-ins (both at home and in care facilities), and financially encumbered members through prayer, Scripture reading, and benevolence distribution when appropriate.
Promotion of Unity: Deacons cultivate unity within FBC Longview by demonstrating loyalty to pastoral leadership through lovingly truthful conversations, biblical conflict resolution, and accountability practices.
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.
For more information about the deacons of FBC Longview, please feel free to reach out to us via email at office@fbc747.com. We'd be happy to provide further details.
