The Leadership of the Temple Terrace Church of Christ

Every group of people needs leadership to grow, to function efficiently, and to make a difference through the work they do together. The leadership of the Temple Terrace Church of Christ is based on the pattern laid out by God in the Bible.

We are led by 9 elders—men chosen by the congregation to lead based on their age, life experience, and the qualifications given in the Scriptures. These men do not run the church, but rather make decisions as a group, based on the wisdom and knowledge of God’s word they have gained through lives of service to God. Our Elders are:

  • Bill Byers
  • Mike Cawthon
  • Jim Harbaugh
  • Ray Hinds
  • Carl Main
  • Robert N. Morris
  • Doug Nerland
  • John Ray
  • James Witherington

The elders are aided by 14 deacons—men also chosen to fill various roles based on their abilities and willingness to work. Our Deacons are:

  • Bruce Baird
  • Glenn Collett
  • Brian Crispell
  • Eric Graves
  • Joe Hammontree
  • Rich Leggatt
  • Tim Morris
  • Guthrie Nelson
  • Rick Thompson
  • Bob Parimore
  • Bill Siedenstrang
  • Tim Slone
  • Newton Walker
  • David Witherington

The church at Temple Terrace also financially supports two full-time evangelists, Don Truex and Kerry Keenan. Our ministers present Bible-based lessons each week from the stage, in the classroom, and in private studies that instruct and lead our members and our community in Bible study.

We believe God has blessed us by providing us with men who are willing and able to lead with strength and gentleness. Our elders, deacons, and ministers lead this spiritual family with love and concern and provide us wit good examples of faithful lives of service.