Mark Calvert-Rosenberger, Transitional Pastor; Shannon Beattie, Secretary; Rona Gary, President-Elect; Lisa Wilkes, Assistant Secretary; John Holcombe, President; Rick Cutsinger, Assistant Treasurer; and Byron Cole, immediate Past President. Not shown: Betty Jolly, Treasurer
John Holcombe, President Mark Calvert-Rosenberger, Transitional Pastor; Fielding Atchley, Outgoing Elder Chair; Larry Kirby; Scot Crosslin; Rick Cutsinger; Byron Cole; David Street; Bea Lyons; Betty Floyd; Phil Summerlin; Alan Derthick.
Lisa Wilkes, Deacons Chair; Mark Calvert-Rosenberger, Transitional Pastor; Fielding Atchley, Outgoing Elder Chair; Darby Standefer; John Holcombe, President; Diane Givens; Rachel Allen; Lesley Cole-Morgan; Connie Smithson; Judy Duncan; Sandy Reynolds; Tom Street. Not shown: Linda Hershey.
God graces the church with leaders equipped for its work by gifts of the Holy Spirit. On Sunday, Jan. 18, First Christian Church rejoiced as the following leaders accepted the call to service as officers for the 2015 year: John Holcombe, president; Rona Gary, vice president; Shannon Beattie, secretary; Lisa Wilkes, assistant secretary; Betty Jolly, treasurer; and Rick Cutsinger, assistant treasurer.
Elders are called to be teachers, shepherds, church leaders, and celebrators of the Lord’s Supper.
The elders called to serve include: Byron Cole, Scot Crosslin, Rick Cutsinger, Alan Derthick, Betty Floyd, Larry Kirby, Bea Lyons, David Street, and Phil Summerlin.
Deacons provide gifts of ministry for service. The following have accepted the call to service as deacons: Rachael Allen, Judy Duncan, Shawn Fulgham, Diane Givens, Linda Hershey, Delores Kenyon, Lesley Cole-Morgan, Sandy Reynolds, Connie Smithson, Darby Standefer, and Tom Street.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us. First Christian Church of Chattanooga is located at 650 McCallie Avenue. Visit www.firstchristian-chat.com, like us on Facebook, or call the church office at 423 267-4506 for more information.