The Bible is plain in its teaching about church leadership–each congregation was set up autonomously with spiritual overseers, also known as bishops or elders. Qualifications for these leaders are outlined in several places in the New Testament, including 1 Timothy 3:1-7. The Downtown Church of Christ is blessed with 10 capable men serving in the office of elder.

All Christians are servants, but in the New Testament we find examples of churches appointing men specifically to ensure the work of the church was handled efficiently. These men are called deacons and their qualifications are also listed in 1 Timothy chapter 3, beginning with verse 8. The Downtown congregation of the Lord’s church has seventeen deacons, which oversee the various works and ministries of the church.

Elders of the Downtown Church of Christ:

Dr. Larry Adams
Dr. Wayne Biggs
Ancel Carlon
Steve Crow
Dr. Ray Fullerton
Archie Green
Dr. Eddy Lemons
Chuck Leslie
Pete Newman
Dr. Larry Williams

Deacons of the Downtown Church of Christ:

Dr. Judd Adams
Jerry Bird
Johnny Bowers
Bruce Bradford
Bill Brice
Rod Carlon
Bill Chism
Bill Deaton
Ray Ellis
Rod Leslie
Ronny McNew
Danny Parrish
Terry Ratzlaff
Lindell Roberts
Allen Siddall
Richie Stobaugh

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