Elders
Say hello to the elders of The Way. If you have a question for one of them or if you have a need, you can contact us by clicking here. Also, if you would like for them to be praying for you, you can click here.
Eric Dukes
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- Husband to Jessie
- Father of girls (5 of them!)
- Lover of the doctrines of grace
- Born 400 years too late
- Star Wars fanatic
- Working man
- Proclaimer of truth
- Gifted with wisdom
Ron Osborne
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- Husband to Candy
- Father of 4
- Retired Army veteran
- Teacher of the Word
- Possessor of wisdom
- Steadfast, unwavering
- Desiring to see God change lives, free people
Brad Smith - Teaching Elder
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- Husband to Ami
- Father of 9
- Foster Care and Adoption Advocate
- Expository preaching and bold evangelism
- Retired Army Veteran
- Author (amazon.com/author/smithbradford)
- Pumping Iron, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lover
Deacons
Josh Miller
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- Husband to Katie
- Father of Reid
- Fired up for Jesus
- Gifted with service
- Talks to everyone, and gets their phone number to boot
- Buffalo Bills
- Humble and wise
- The man you want in your corner
Team Leaders
Alex and Summer Martin - Children's Ministry
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- Minister to all children
- Lovers of the Word
- a Servant's heart
- By their own admission, nerdy :)
- Star Wars!
- Best friends, faithful friends
Joy Perkins - Music Director
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- Loves children, she's a teacher!
- Worshiper
- Cat mom, Robertson is the favorite
- Faithful friend and servant of the church
- Steadfast