Meet Our Leaders ...

Our church is led by a devoted team of our pastor, deacons, and trustees, all committed to serving the body of Christ with love and humility. Each leader brings a unique blend of faith, wisdom, and a heart for people, working together to inspire growth and unity in Christ. We’re here to walk alongside you, encourage you, and help you deepen your relationship with God.

Pastoral Search


We’re a small, close-knit Southern Baptist church family in rural southeast Missouri. Our heart is to stay rooted in God’s Word, live out the Great Commission, and share the hope of Jesus with our community.

Right now, we’re grateful for the leadership of an interim pastor while our Pastor Search Committee prayerfully looks for the man God is preparing to be our next shepherd. With about 100+ faithful believers gathering each Sunday, we’re excited to welcome a Spirit-led pastor who will walk alongside us as we grow in faith, unity, discipleship, and outreach.

Our Ordained Deacons

"Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not insincere, not prone to drink much wine, not greedy for money, but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. These men must also first be tested; then have them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. Deacons must be husbands of one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus."

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Alvin Bressler

Deacon
 

Jerry & Vinita Chilton

Deacon
 573-996-6573 - Jerry
573-996-6697 - Vinita

Rockie & Emily Dailey

Deacon
417-252-4100 - Rockie
417-379-3614 - Emily

Ed & Jimmie Huffman

Deacon
573-996-6404 - Ed

Mark & Honda Janak

Deacon
214-395-4183 - Mark 

Dusty & Kelly Titus

Deacon
417-247-8271 - Dusty
417-247-1372 - Kelly

Ed & Terri Wood

Deacon
417-247-2755 - Ed
417-247-1228 - Terri
"In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith."

Acts 6: 1-7