The biblical office of the deacon is that of a servant.  The deacon serves God and ministers to the body of Christ.  The Deacon Ministry at Cross Lanes Baptist Church is made up of men who are chosen by the church.  They are ministry focused.  The qualifications of a deacon are set forth in the Scripture:  I Timothy 3:8-13 Deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.   But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.  Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.   Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.  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.

The Deacon Ministry comes alongside the pastoral staff and is active in serving in the following primary areas:

• Ministry of the Lord's Supper and Baptism - the Deacons serve in assisting the pastors in both of these New Testament ordinances.
• Care Ministry - making visits to the sick and hospitalized.
• Crisis Ministry - ministering to those who are experiencing various crises in their lives.
• Widows' Ministry - ministering to those who are widows as qualified in I Tim 5.
• Bereavement Ministry - ministering to those who have suffered loss of loved ones.
• Prayer Ministry - the Deacons meet to pray regularly for needs of the church family both spiritual and physical. They also take the lead in the Stand in the Gap Prayer Ministry, praying specifically during the preaching of God's Word on Sunday mornings.

The Deacon Ministry holds its regular monthly meeting on the first Sunday of every month.  The Deacon Ministry also meets on a weekly basis at 5:30 p.m. every Sunday to lift up the prayer requests submitted to it.  If you would like to submit a prayer request to the Deacon Ministry or update us regarding prayer requests you have submitted previously, please click here.

Jim Pettit has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 1959.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 37 years.  Jim and his wife Lorraine are blessed with 3 children.  Jim and Lorraine reside in Cross Lanes.  You may contact Jim at p9384@aol.com.

Mike Davis has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 1986.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 17 years.  Mike and his wife Kim are blessed with 2 children.  Mike and Kim reside in Winfield.  You may contact Mike at mdavis@gandgbuilders.com.

Phillip Arthur has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 1972.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 12 years.   Phillip and his wife Susan are blessed with 2 children.  Phillip and Susan reside in Charleston.  You may contact Phillip at phillipa@suddenlink.net.

Greg Carpenter has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 1978.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 12 years.  Greg and his wife Susan are blessed with 2 children.  Greg and Susan reside in Cross Lanes.  You may contact Greg at gac62@suddenlink.net.

David Gardner has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 1993.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 12 years.   David and his wife Joyce are blessed with 2 children.  David and Joyce reside in Dunbar.  You may contact David at dnile@suddenlink.net.

John Carlson has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 1991.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 12 years.  John and his wife Janet Carlson are blessed with 3 children.  John and Janet Carlson reside in Cross Lanes.  You may contact John at 5js@wv-cis.net.

Frank Volk has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 1995.  He presently serves as the Team Leader for the ministry and has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 10 years.  Frank and his wife Angie are blessed with 2 children.  Frank and Angie reside in Cross Lanes.  You may contact Frank at frankv@suddenlink.net.

Mike Martin has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 1983.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 8 years.  Mike and his wife Vicky are blessed with 2 children.  Mike and Vicky reside in Cross Lanes.  You may contact Mike at mmartin@masonbarry.com.

Robert James has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 1999.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 7 years.  Rob and his wife Pam are blessed with 2 children.  Rob and Pam reside in Winfield.  You may contact Robert at robert.james@bayercropscience.com.

Howard Cottrell has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 2000.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 5 years.   Howard and his wife Helen are blessed with 2 children.  Howard and Helen reside in Cross Lanes.  You may contact Howard at hochlc@aol.com.

Terry Vaughan has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 2001.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 6 years.   Terry and his wife Darlene are blessed with 1 child.  Terry and Darlene reside in Cross Lanes.  You may contact Terry at terryvaughan@wvcsb.org.

Richard Marsh has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 2001.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Ministry for 3 years.  Richard and his wife Ginger are blessed with 2 children.  Richard and Ginger reside in Cross Lanes.  You may contact Richard at richard@hitechconstruction.com.

Terry Taylor has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 2005.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Body for 1 year.  Terry and his wife Denise are blessed with 2 children. Terry and Denise reside in Hurricane. You may contact Terry at ttaylor37n@verizon.net.

Jim McNeil has been a member of the Cross Lanes Baptist Church since 2001.  He has served as a member of the Deacon Body for 1 year.  Jim and his wife Wilda are blessed with 2 children.  Jim and Wilda reside in Dunbar.  You may contact Jim at mcneilman40@aol.com.