Church Elders
Under Christ's leadership, Elders watch over the congregation. The Greek word translated “bishop” is episkopos (the source of our English word episcopal). The bishop is the superintendent, the overseer, or the officer in general charge of the congregation. In the Bible bishops are also called “elders” (1 Timothy 5:19) and “pastors” (Ephesians 4:11).
Each congregation is watched over by two or more Elders also called by the biblical terms, Pastors, Shepherds, and Bishops who insure that the church follows the Bible as closely as possible. They have biblical authority only over the church of which they are members. They are men who meet the requirements of Titus 1:5-9.
Appointing Elders Who Love What Is Good
5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint[a] elders in every town, as I directed you. 6 An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe[b] and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7 Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
Each congregation is watched over by two or more Elders also called by the biblical terms, Pastors, Shepherds, and Bishops who insure that the church follows the Bible as closely as possible. They have biblical authority only over the church of which they are members. They are men who meet the requirements of Titus 1:5-9.
Appointing Elders Who Love What Is Good
5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint[a] elders in every town, as I directed you. 6 An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe[b] and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7 Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
Jack Lewis
Jack Lewis, Elder
Jack was born in Cardwell, Missouri spending the first 18 years of his life there.
He was baptized on August 19th 1945 in Cardwell. His older siblings came to Vallejo to work at the shipyard during the war and when Jack graduated from High School in 1948 he followed them. He has been a member of this congregation ever since. He served many years as a Deacon in charge of missions under several different elderships. He was appointed an Elder in 1988. He serves the congregation in several different capacities.
He married the former Dorothy Jean Duty in 1953 that also grew up in Cardwell and they have two children, Richard and Teresa. Richard lives in Truckee and Teresa lives in El Dorado Hills. They have three teen age granddaughters. Jack worked for C&H Sugar for 39 years retiring in 1987 as a Electrical Supervisor. After retiring he went to school to earn his General Contractors Licenses which he still occasionally uses. Dorothy worked for Doctor's Medical Center in Pinole as an RN and recently retired with 20 years of service. Jack and Dorothy are members of the Tahoe Family Encampment board serving in many capacities.
He was baptized on August 19th 1945 in Cardwell. His older siblings came to Vallejo to work at the shipyard during the war and when Jack graduated from High School in 1948 he followed them. He has been a member of this congregation ever since. He served many years as a Deacon in charge of missions under several different elderships. He was appointed an Elder in 1988. He serves the congregation in several different capacities.
He married the former Dorothy Jean Duty in 1953 that also grew up in Cardwell and they have two children, Richard and Teresa. Richard lives in Truckee and Teresa lives in El Dorado Hills. They have three teen age granddaughters. Jack worked for C&H Sugar for 39 years retiring in 1987 as a Electrical Supervisor. After retiring he went to school to earn his General Contractors Licenses which he still occasionally uses. Dorothy worked for Doctor's Medical Center in Pinole as an RN and recently retired with 20 years of service. Jack and Dorothy are members of the Tahoe Family Encampment board serving in many capacities.
John Harrington
John Harrington, Elder
John is a native of Butte, Montana. He was baptized into Christ at the Lassen St. Church in 1980 and as been a member ever since. He entered into Marriage in 1982 to the former Julie Owen, who's father was an elder at the Lassen street church for many years. He has two daughters Jenna and Joelle.
John started serving as a Deacon in 1992 where he managed grounds keeping, teaching bible classes, song leading, and many other duties. He was appointed an Elder on April 21st 2013.
John started serving as a Deacon in 1992 where he managed grounds keeping, teaching bible classes, song leading, and many other duties. He was appointed an Elder on April 21st 2013.
Tom Cunningham
Tom Cunningham, Elder
Tom is a native of Wichita Falls, TX. He was baptized into Christ at Clark AFB in the Philippines in 1972. Tom started serving as a deacon for the Lassen st. Church in 1992 where he was in charge of Benevolence, Children's Bible Hour, New Converts, and Education.
Tom was married in 1984 to Karen Huber (daughter of Paul and Delores Huber who also attend Lassen St). They have one daughter named Devon.
Tom was married in 1984 to Karen Huber (daughter of Paul and Delores Huber who also attend Lassen St). They have one daughter named Devon.