"This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work." Timothy 3:1
OUR ELDERS
Mack
Evans was appointed an elder in March of 1997.
Mack
oversees the Edification and Evangelism programs at Pulaski Street. He was born
in Wayne County, TN on September 12. His parents, Geraldine "Gerry" Evans
and the late Buford Evans, were raised in Five Points, TN. Mack is one of
six children. He grew up in Lawrence County, attended Lawrenceburg Public
school and graduated from LCHS in 1971. Mack played basketball on the last
boys' LCHS team to make it to the state finals! He attended Martin Methodist and
the University of Tennessee for Health Sciences in Memphis in order to become a
pharmacist. He co-owns Liberty Drug Store where he works. Shirley was born
in Gibson County, TN on November 23, one of five children. 
Her
parents are Malcolm DeLoach and June Goodrich Hawks. Shirley graduated
from North Side High School in Jackson, TN and attended Jackson State Community
College and UT for Health Sciences (Memphis). There Shirley became a
dental hygienist and met Mack Evans. They married on July 17, 1976 in
Jackson, TN. The late Brother D. Ellis Walker performed the ceremony.
Mack and Shirley have three children, Jacob (Maryville), Seth (Nashville), and
Emily (Lawrenceburg).
J. Fred Johnston
was appointed an elder in November of
1984. He oversees the Finance
and Facilities programs at Pulaski Street. He was born on September 23 in
Loretto, TN. His parents were Lawrence and Viola Johnston. J. Fred
graduated from Loretto High School and attended Martin Methodist College. He
then
served his country in the army, stationed in Germany. J. Fred has
retired from Murray, Inc. and is still very active in Racking Horse
training and competing. (He has trained and shown two world champion
Racking Horses!) Barbara was born on June 7 in West Point, TN. Her
parents were Frank and Reba Moore Casteel. She graduated from Loretto High
School and received her associate degree from Columbia State Community College
at the age of 51. She retired from Bank Of America in 2001. J. Fred
enjoys golf, fishing and horse shows. Barbara enjoys reading, going to the
beach and her grandchildren. Both enjoy traveling. J. Fred and Barbara
have two sons, Jeff and Greg, and four grandchildren who all live in Lawrence
County.
Leonard Kirk
was appointed an elder in September of
1990. Leonard oversees
the Education and Youth programs at Pulaski Street. He was born at Route
2, Ethridge, TN on February 5. His parents were Fred Kirk and Cora Staggs
Kirk. Leonard attended Insurance School in Montgomery, Alabama. He
is retired from Independent Life Insurance Company. Betty was born May 18
at Route 1, Five Points, TN. Her parents were John William
Gamble and Matilda Davis Gamble. She is retired from West Highland School.
Leonard and Betty were married at her parents' home on July 22, 1958.
Leonard and Betty enjoy gardening and they can and freeze their delicious
homegrown vegetables. The
Kirks have one son, Leonard Mark Kirk. Mark, his wife Sara, and their
three daughters live in Alabama and worship at Florence Blvd. Church of Christ.
Bob Markus
was appointed an elder in March of 1997.
Bob
oversees the Edification and Evangelism programs at Pulaski Street. He was
born on November 3 in Lawrence County. His parents were Fred and Louise Markus.
Bobby graduated from LCHS and from MTSU with a degree in Business
Management. He served his country during the Vietnam War with the army.
Bob founded Markus Insurance Agency in 1969 and is still employed there.
Linda was born on August 2 in Lawrence County. Her parents are the late
Leo and Viva Lee (Hendrix)
Peppers. She graduated from LCHS and from MTSU with a degree in Home
Economics. She has operated
Linda Markus Specialty Advertising for several years. Bob and Linda have
two daughters, Mindy Markus (Lawrenceburg) and Mitzi Fann (Mount Pleasant).
Howard Nutt
was appointed an elder in September of
1990.
Howard oversees the Finance and Facilities programs at Pulaski Street. He
was born in Wayne County, TN on January 8. His mother, Evelyn
(Brewer) Nutt, still lives in Wayne County. His father, the late Trester
Steelman Nutt, lived there all his life. Howard is one of six children.
His father, Trester, served many years as an elder at Waynesboro Church of
Christ, and two of his brothers have served as elders at congregations in South Carolina
and Georgia.
Howard graduated from Wayne County High School
where he played football, and from UT
Knoxville as a civil engineer. He is employed by Rogers Group,
Incorporated. Jeannette was born in Wayne County, TN on May 14.
She graduated high school at age 16 and attended Austin Peay and UT Martin.
She and Howard married on May 6, 1961. Howard enjoys hunting and Jeannette
enjoys reading. Howard and Jeannette have three
sons, John Carter (Memphis), Eric (Lawrenceburg), and Noel (Nashville), and they
have seven grandchildren.
"For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus." Timothy 3:13
OUR DEACONS
(and their responsibilities)
Shayne Adams Benevolence, Baptismal Service, Audio-Video, Public Worship
David Allen Vans, Counting Contributions, Bldng. Maintenance
Tony Allen Building Maintenance, Lock & Unlock Bldng., Communion Prep.
Doug Burns Visitation, Church Accounting, Counting Contributions
Mike Eckhart Visitation, Church Office Equipment & Staff, Public Worship, Agape *****************Counseling
Tim Hammond Education, VBS, Preaching/Gospel Mtngs. & Lectures, Audio-Video
Scott Harris Baptismal Service, Vans, Lock & Unlock Bldng.
Biff Helton Education, Nursery-Library, Communion Prep, Missions
Reggie Holt Songleaders, Youth, Public Worship, Front Sign
Shane Hughes Fellowship Bldng. Scheduling, Youth
Kenneth Kidd Benevolence, Church Accounting, Lock & Unlock Bldng.
Darrin McKamey Church Office Equipment & Staff, Church Accounting, Audio-Video, ******************Preaching/Gospel Mtngs. & Lectures, Baptismal Service, Missions
Mark Miller Fellowship Bldng. Scheduling, Audio-Video
Eric Nutt Education, VBS, Public Worship, Lock & Unlock Bldng.
Olen Springer Building Maintenance, Counting Contributions, Lock & Unlock Bldng., ******************Audio-Video, Communion Prep
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