The Leadership of Elders
Scripture gives the leaders of the church three names, each describing one aspect of a single office. They are elders, men of spiritual maturity and proven character (Titus 1:5–9). They are overseers, who keep watch over the doctrine and life of the church (Acts 20:28). And they are pastors, or shepherds, who feed and care for the flock under Christ, the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:1–4). Elders bear the burden of giving account to God for the souls in their care. The congregation bears the burden of recognizing and submitting to their biblical authority, so that the elders may do their work with joy (Hebrews 13:17).
Adam Godshall
Teaching Pastor, Elder
Oversees music, youth, cleaning, and visitation.
Adam grew up in Bucks County, PA, and graduated from college in 1994 with a degree in Bible. He went on to earn a Master of Divinity in 1999. Adam has served in various ministry capacities including assistant pastor working with youth and administration, program director for a Christian camp, and volunteer service in the growing years of a church-planting effort.
In January of 2001, Adam married Kari Williams. Kari serves the church as a pianist, but serves most uniquely and importantly as the wife of Adam. God has blessed their family with five daughters and a son: Jill, Claire, Greta, Kate, Jenna, and Evan.
Adam’s ministry goal is to use Bible preaching to bring about Biblical thinking for godly living.
Dennis Clemons
Elder
Oversees maintenance, women’s ministry, and meals.
Matt Hargrave
Elder
Oversees missions and fellowship.
Allan Heney
Elder
Oversees finance, the nursery, and wedding and baby showers.
Randy Maglinger
Elder
Oversees Sunday School and outreach.
Clark McClurg
Elder
Oversees the ordinances and greeters.
Daniel Moorehead
Elder
Oversees service projects, men’s ministry, and security.
Paul Tucker
Elder
Oversees technology, audiovisual, and small groups.
Paul grew up on a small farm in Odessa, Missouri, working with his dad in carpentry and custom cabinetry. He studied theology and speech communication in college and has worked in customer experience and operations in the technology sector since 2007.
In 2009, Paul married Becki, who serves the church in music, the nursery, and wherever she is needed. God has blessed them with four daughters and two sons: Emma, Charlotte, Julia, Margaret, Samuel, and Benji.
Paul’s greatest joy is pointing others to delight in Christ in the ups and downs of life, especially behind the scenes in discipleship and Biblical counseling.
The Service of Deacons
The word “deacon” comes from the Greek diakonos, meaning servant. In the early church, the apostles had the congregation choose servants to care for the practical needs of the body, so that the apostles could devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the Word (Acts 6:1–6). Deacons carry on that work today. A deacon is a servant who leads other servants, organizing the church body to meet the needs of the body and freeing the elders to shepherd and teach. Every Christian is called to serve with the gifts God has given (1 Peter 4:10–11), and deacons help put those gifts to work. Scripture calls for deacons of proven character (1 Timothy 3:8–13).
Carson Buchanan
Deacon
Bill Godshall
Deacon