Leadership

“When God is Your Partner, Make Big Plans” - D.L. Moody

Elders

Stan Brawley, Chair

Jim Zile, Vice Chair

Kevin Lewis, Pastor

Andrew Johnson, Pastor

Legacy Elders

Mike Seppa

Steve Ferguson

Larry Osterby

Don Hillgaertner

Deacons

Greg Kenney, Lead Deacon

Kevin Lesher, Custodian

Mike Halicki

Keith Maxson

Deaconess

Greg Kenney, Lead Deacon

Kevin Lesher, Custodian

Mike Halicki

Keith Maxson

Scripture charges church leadership with maintaining the purity and harmony of the local church.  (1 Peter 5:1-4)  The Eldership Team of GCBC is committed to biblically shepherding the members of the church for the sake of their spiritual health and the church’s testimony to the world. 

There are times when decisions must be made, and a larger gathering of leaders is required. We affirm that the best decisions are made in community. Therefore, we call upon past elders who are no longer involved in the daily activities of church leadership, but who remain mature, wise, and helpful. These leaders, when called upon, help resolve issues, train others, offer wisdom, and speak truth and encouragement to those who need their guidance. Like the Elders at the city gate in the Old Testament, these men are available to serve when called upon.

We thank them for their service and continue to look to them for steadfast leadership in our marriages, families, relationships, and church.

Deacons serve as vital ministers in the church, focusing on practical service. Our deacons serve not only by maintaining the church facility, but by helping those who are the church with practical needs. We are greatful for the many unseen services these men provide to the congregation.

Deaconesses serve as vital ministers in the church, focusing on practical service. Our deaconesses serve in communion service, visitation of the sick, and to widows and women who are new in the church. They also serve in times of bereavement when a loved one is lost by assisting the pastors in planning memorial services. If the deacons are the hands and feet of ministry service, the deaconesses are the heart and soul of church ministry service. We are grateful for thier quiet, gentle strength as they serve.

  • Elders

    Stan Brawley, Elder Chair

    Jim Zile, Elder Vice Chair

    Kevin Lewis, Pastor

    Andrew Johnson, Pastor

    Scripture charges church leadership with maintaining the purity and harmony of the local church.  (1 Peter 5:1-4)  The Leadership Team of EBC is committed to biblically shepherding the members of the church for the sake of their spiritual health and the church’s testimony to the world.  This leadership is fulfilled in two key ways.

    1. Encouraging Spiritual Growth

    The elders will work diligently to lead the members to develop the biblical purposes in their lives as described in the Membership Covenant.

    Worship: Faithfully worshipping God

    Maturity:  Learning and living the life of a disciple

    Ministry:  Serving the ministry of the church

    Mission: Helping the church make disciples

    The majority of the Leadership Team’s work falls into this category of leadership.  However, there may be occasions in which they must take corrective action with regard to a member’s lifestyle.

    2. Confronting Ungodly Behavior

    The Leadership Team will diligently confront unbiblical behavior that damages the spiritual health and testimony of a member as well as the church. These behaviors may be divided into two categories.

  • Legacy Elders

    Mike Seppa

    Steve Ferguson

    Larry Osterby

  • Deacons

    Greg Kenney, Lead Deacon

    Glen Miller

    Mike Halacki

    Keith Maxson

  • Deaconess

    Cindy Ferguson

    Joy Decius

    Marge Thompson

    Glennys Sherman

    Lisa Halicki

    Shirley George