The Organization of the Church
Jesus Christ
He is the Head of the Church as a whole (Ephesians 1:22-23).
Every local church/congregation submits to the authority of Jesus first and foremost!
Elders
(1 Peter 5:1-4, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 20:17-30)
They oversee their individual local church, but are subject to Christ and do not add to nor take away from His Word.
Those who serve in this position can be called elders, shepherds, pastors, or bishops according to the Bible.
Deacons, ministers, and all other members are in subjection to the elders in matters of opinion
He is the Head of the Church as a whole (Ephesians 1:22-23).
Every local church/congregation submits to the authority of Jesus first and foremost!
Elders
(1 Peter 5:1-4, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 20:17-30)
They oversee their individual local church, but are subject to Christ and do not add to nor take away from His Word.
Those who serve in this position can be called elders, shepherds, pastors, or bishops according to the Bible.
Deacons, ministers, and all other members are in subjection to the elders in matters of opinion
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Deacons
Deacons are servant leaders. The Greek word found in the Bible "διάκονος" literally translates to "servant". There are special spiritual qualities outlined in the Bible that these servant leaders are expected to possess and exemplify to the rest of the members (1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-6 Philippians 1:1). |
Ministers/Evangelists
A minister, preacher, or evangelist is one who preaches the Word of God to the other members of the congregation when they assemble together on Sundays as part of our worship to God (2 Timothy 2:2, 4:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-16, Jude 3). |
Members
All members, even elders, deacons, and ministers are subject firs to God and His Word and second to the Eldership who leads their local church (1 Peter 3:22, 5:5, Ephesians 5:24). Older men and women are to be examples to the younger men and women in all that they do. Younger men and women are instructed to respect and honor the older men and women (1 Timothy 5:1). Every member is necessary to the cause of Christ! (1 Corinthians 12:18-22). |
This graphic shows the organization of the Church as described in the Bible.
OUR ELDERS
Buck Dollar
Buck is married to Pam.
He has been a member here since 1976 and has been serving the Lord's church as an elder since 2005. Buck is retired as a manager from Oneck and now he and Pam have lots of hobbies including hunting, fishing, being with their grandkids and building beautiful furniture. They also manage some rental cabins near their home.
He has been a member here since 1976 and has been serving the Lord's church as an elder since 2005. Buck is retired as a manager from Oneck and now he and Pam have lots of hobbies including hunting, fishing, being with their grandkids and building beautiful furniture. They also manage some rental cabins near their home.
Stacy McCasland
Stacy is married to Lisa and they have been members here since 1999. Stacy became an elder in 2009. He is a previous feedlot owner and now has a spray foam business as well as owning rental property in the area. Stacy loves to sing and preach the Word and both he and Lisa enjoy teaching Bible class and spending time with kids and grandkids.
OUR DEACONS
Rodney Bass
Rodney is married to Greta.
Rodney is a self-employed rancher. The Bass' love to be with kids and are always involved in community events.
Rodney is the lead deacon for the benevolence & nurturing ministry in our church.
Rodney is a self-employed rancher. The Bass' love to be with kids and are always involved in community events.
Rodney is the lead deacon for the benevolence & nurturing ministry in our church.
Kenny Corse
Kenny is married to Chandra and they have been members here since 2004. He is a retired area engineer for Texas Department of Transportation, but now farms and ranches full time in addition to private engineering work for Raba-Kistner. Kenny takes care of all aspects of the "worship" ministry in our church.
Cal Holwick
Cal is married to Mindy. A former public school teacher, Cal now works for Tecelote as an oilfield pumper. The Holwicks also ranch in the area and are always the first to volunteer to teach a Bible class at church.
He is very difficult to get a picture of . . .
Cal is the "education" ministry leader for our church.
Cal is married to Mindy. A former public school teacher, Cal now works for Tecelote as an oilfield pumper. The Holwicks also ranch in the area and are always the first to volunteer to teach a Bible class at church.
He is very difficult to get a picture of . . .
Cal is the "education" ministry leader for our church.
Brad Koepke
Brad is married to Ashley.
Brad is self employed in the oilfield pipe industry. His hobbies are camping, fishing and being with family. A secret about Brad is that he is an excellent cake baker and decorator:) Brad takes care of our "building and grounds".
Brad is married to Ashley.
Brad is self employed in the oilfield pipe industry. His hobbies are camping, fishing and being with family. A secret about Brad is that he is an excellent cake baker and decorator:) Brad takes care of our "building and grounds".
Caleb McConnell
Caleb works as a private contractor in the oilfield and is Retired US Army. Hobbies are getting to go to Little Sahara sand dunes any chance we get with family and friends. We plan on traveling and camping more these next few years. Our kids are our whole world. We try and spend as much quality time together as a family from playing outside to watching movies. Caleb handles all the "youth" ministry activities and he and Bree are the key force behind our Leadership Training for Christ program.
Caleb works as a private contractor in the oilfield and is Retired US Army. Hobbies are getting to go to Little Sahara sand dunes any chance we get with family and friends. We plan on traveling and camping more these next few years. Our kids are our whole world. We try and spend as much quality time together as a family from playing outside to watching movies. Caleb handles all the "youth" ministry activities and he and Bree are the key force behind our Leadership Training for Christ program.
Doug Rives
Doug and Betty have been members since 1979 and are both retired from the public school system. Doug enjoys cattle ranching and organic gardening and serves as a substitute for the Agriculture Science Department at Wheeler ISD. He and Betty have two children, Rochelle and Amanda, who have blessed them with three grandchildren--Ruby, Samuel, and Camilla. Doug is the lead deacon for the "missions" ministry at Wheeler.
Wheeler church of Christ Elders: l to r: Buck Dollar, Stacy McCasland
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Wheeler church of Christ Deacons: l to r: Brad Koepke, Rodney Bass, Cal Holwick, Robert Ford, Kenny Corse, Doug Rives, Fred Stokes, Jeff Blackmon, Caleb McConnell
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Our elders meet every second Sunday of the month at 5 pm to discuss matters of the flock. They welcome anyone at that time to meet with them if you need counsel, guidance and prayers. Also, feel free to discuss any matters with them, offer suggestions and request information. Our elders provide the spiritual guidance for the membership of our church.
After evening services on the second Sunday of each month, the men of our congregation meet to discuss budget items, events and missions. Each deacon is responsible for a different component of church activity, including: family and outreach, evangelism, education, building & grounds, missions, worship, and benevolence. The minutes of each meeting along with any budget items are copied and placed on the table in the foyer available for viewing.
