First Baptist Church Bradenton

Our Deacon MInistry has been divided into 5 ministry teams.

Special Care Ministry Team

Objective: To provide encouragement and show church support for members who are hospitalized, homebound, or living in nursing homes.

Chairman	Red Herring
Team	Joe Lancaster Rick Bennett Joe Harrison

Outreach/Evangelism Ministry Team

Objective: To demonstrate the church’s love and interest to all visitors and prospects living within the community.

Chairman	Jack Tichenor
Team	Brian Thiers art McAninch Marc Dillworth Maurice Cooper

Prayer Ministry Team

Objective: To provide prayer support for the various ministries and activities of the church and to actively participate in the Watchman Prayer ministry.

Chairman
Team	David Stratton Joe Joseph Larry Kastner David Miller

Widow and Widower Ministry Team

Objective: To insure that every widow and widower of the church is assigned to a deacon for quarterly contact, including birthdays and other special events.

Chairman
Team	Craig Stanley Kevin Brown Don Lewis Terry Schneider JonL Morrison

Leadership Ministry Team

Objective: To ensure that the Deacons receive training in leadership and act in leadership roles of the church.

Team	Max Jackson Vernon DeSear Tim Newby Larry Bartgis