Deacons

The Deacon Ministry

Servant Leadership at FHBC

FHBC's Deacon Ministry is an extension of the church's pastoral ministry and is performed by spirit-filled men who are called to exemplify the love of God by praying, serving, and encouraging all people to grow into the likeness of Jesus Christ in a spirit of unity and peace.

Deacons shall be men who meet the Biblical qualifications for deacon as set forth in Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3, have been members of the church for at least one year, and are at least twenty-five years of age on January 1 immediately preceding their election. A deacon must also be a practicing tither to the church and have been a believer for at least five years.

According to our church's constitution and bylaws, a Deacon is expected to... 

  • Serve as a partner and co-worker in ministry with the Senior Pastor and ministerial staff;
  • Work as a team and in unity in all aspects of Deacon ministry;
  • Participate in Deacon ministries and activities as they are able;
  • Give full support to the overall ministry of the Church;
  • Actively promote fellowship, harmony and unity among Church members and refrain from destructive criticism;
  • Honor the privacy of all things communicated to them in confidence by an individual or the Deacons;
  • Conduct themselves in a manner that honors God, themself, their family and their Church and refrain from any activity that would reflect negatively on any of the above.

    • Current Deacons

    Meet the current deacons of Forest Hills Baptist Church—faithful servant-leaders committed to supporting our church family through prayer, care, and Christlike service.

    Jonathan Allen

    Jonathan Allen

    Term ending 2026

    Mike Arredondo

    Mike Arredondo

    Term ending 2026

    Keith Auville

    Keith Auville

    Term ending 2027

    LaVerne Baugher

    LaVerne Baugher

    Term ending 2026

    Hugh Black

    Hugh Black

    Term ending 2027

    Troy Brewer

    Troy Brewer

    Term ending 2028

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    Jim Cecchin

    Term ending 2028

    Sammy Duke

    Sammy Duke

    Term ending 2027

    Anthony Duran

    Anthony Duran

    Term ending 2027

    Denny England

    Denny England

    Chair/Term ending 2026

    Bob Finks, Jr.

    Bob Finks, Jr.

    Term ending 2027

    Mark Finks, III.

    Mark Finks, III.

    Term ending 2027

    Matt Finney

    Matt Finney

    Term ending 2027

    Mike Friday

    Mike Friday

    Term ending 2026

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    Keith Gardner

    Term ending 2028

    Ted Gleason

    Ted Gleason

    Term ending 2026

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    Earle Graham

    Term ending 2028

    A headshot of an older man with blondish-red hair and blue eyes, smiling at the camera while wearing a dark blue suit jacket and a gray collared shirt.

    Dale Harned

    Term ending 2028

    Mark Hilner

    Mark Hilner

    Term ending 2027

    Brian Holt

    Brian Holt

    Term ending 2026

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    Louis Jones

    Term ending 2027

    A close-up headshot of a smiling middle-aged man with short brown hair, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a light blue and beige checkered shirt.

    Dennis Karbowski

    Term ending 2027

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    Christian Oliver

    Term ending 2028

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    Guy Patterson

    Term ending 2028

    Rick Paulhamus

    Rick Paulhamus

    Term ending 2027

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    Larry Pendergrass

    Term ending 2028

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    Joe Priester

    Term ending 2027

    Dick Rollins

    Dick Rollins

    Term ending 2026

    Jody Sadler

    Jody Sadler

    Term ending 2026

    Matt Skeens

    Matt Skeens

    Term ending 2026

    Tony Slayden

    Tony Slayden

    Term ending 2026

    A headshot of a smiling, middle-aged white man with blue eyes, wearing a white collared shirt and a gray blazer in front of a blurred background.

    Ronnie Smith

    Term ending 2028

    Hagan Stone

    Hagan Stone

    Term ending 2026

    Travis Walters

    Travis Walters

    Term ending 2027

    David Watts

    David Watts

    Term ending 2027

    Eric Widmer

    Eric Widmer

    Term ending 2026

    Ricky Widmer

    Ricky Widmer

    Term ending 2027

    Jeff Wyatt

    Jeff Wyatt

    Term ending 2027

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