About Elders …

He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. — Titus 1:9

Each individual church congregation is to be under the oversight of men who are designated as elders, bishops, overseers, pastors or shepherds, and teachers. Each congregation is to be overseen by a plurality of such men.

The different designations — elders, bishops, overseers, pastors, shepherds, teachers — provide insight into their duties and responsibilities. Elders are to be mature men of superior wisdom and experience. Overseers are to watch over all matters pertaining to the congregation. Pastors or shepherds are responsible for the spiritual care and well-being of every soul. Teachers teach, instruct, and direct all members in God’s Word.

The New Testament passages directly related to the office, work, and qualifications of those men responsible for the direction or oversight of each congregation are Acts 20:28-30, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 5:17-19, Titus 1:5-16, and 1 Peter 5:1-4.
 

Elders are to …

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Webb Chapel Elders

 

George BudurinGeorge Budurin

George was baptized into Christ in 1957. He & his wife Joyce came to Webb Chapel in 2004 after George retired from the US Postal Service. Both George & Joyce have been involved in fellowship and education at Webb Chapel. George became a Deacon in 2006 and was selected to be an Elder in 2008. George & Joyce are the parents of two daughters, Julie & husband Dennis Bartley who are active members at Webb Chapel and Sandra & husband Michael Whaley of Oklahoma City, OK. The Budurins have four grandchildren including William, Grant, & Claire who are at Webb Chapel with their parents.

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Jerry CalvertJerry Calvert

Jerry was baptized into Christ in 1962 and came to Webb Chapel with his family in 1979. Jerry & his wife, Bonnie, have been active in many ministries. Jerry became a Deacon in 1980 and was selected to be an Elder in 1983. He retired from Mobil Oil in 2000 and currently works as an engineering consultant. Jerry & Bonnie are the parents of two children, Mike & wife Mary Kay of Atlanta, GA, and Jeri Lynn and husband Ken Jones who are active members at Webb Chapel. Jerry & Bonnie have four grandchildren, one of whom is Christopher who is at Webb Chapel with his parents.

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Brian HerringtonBrian Herrington

Brian was baptized into Christ in 1971 and came to Webb Chapel with his family (including his wife’s parents) in 2002. Brian & his wife Deborah have been very active in the youth program and in education. Brian served as a Deacon before he was selected to be an Elder in 2008. He is a Software Engineer Project Manager for Rockwell Collins having worked there for 29 years. Brian & Deborah are the parents of Rebecca & husband Chris Faulkner who are active members of Webb Chapel and sons Jason & Jeremy who are college students.

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Steve MankinSteve Mankin

Steve came to Webb Chapel in 1976 with his family. He and his wife, Barbara, have been active in the teaching program, children’s ministry, and other areas. Steve served as a Deacon before he was selected to be an Elder in 2000. He has worked for what is now Atmos Energy for 30 years and currently is Senior Distribution Service Consultant. Steve & Barbara are the parents of a daughter, Kami & husband Kelly Terashita and a son, Grant & wife Vanessa. The Mankins have three grandchildren.

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MD RenfrowM. D. Renfrow

M. D. was baptized in 1951 and came to Webb Chapel with his family in 1964. He served as Deacon for 28 years and became an Elder in 2004. M. D. & his wife, Weetau, have worked in many areas and were especially active with Webb Chapel’s Mission Forum. M. D. retired from Delta Airlines with 35 years of service and worked part-time for the Carrollton/Farmers Branch School District for several years. M. D. & Weetau are the parents of David & wife Gina, Dwayne & wife Terrie, and Darren. Dwayne died in 1988 at the age of 31 after a courageous battle with leukemia. The Renfrows have six grandchildren.

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Dave SellersDave Sellers

Dave was baptized into Christ in 1948. He came to Webb Chapel with his family in 1965. Dave served as Deacon before he was selected to be an elder in 1994. Dave & his wife, Jan, have been involved in many areas of work over the years, especially in song leading, children’s education, and adult education. Dave began a training program for young men soon after coming to Webb Chapel that was used for many years. Dave retired after working in the insurance industry for 27 years. Dave & Jan are the parents of Mike & wife Gail and Scott & wife Lisa. They have three grandchildren.

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Charles ThackerCharles Thacker

Charles was baptized into Christ in 1947 and came to Webb Chapel in 1977 with his family. Charles & his wife, Julia, have been involved in many service ministries, including fellowship, PT Cruzers, and outreach programs. Charles became a Deacon in 1980 and was selected to be an Elder in 1995. Charles retired as a school administrator and uses his career experiences in his work here. Charles & Julia are the parents of Andrew & wife Melissa, Marcie & husband Jason Roberts, and Kim & husband Mark Sorenson. They have seven grandchildren.

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