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The qualifications for elders in the Lord's church are laid out in the Bible in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. You are encouraged to review those qualifications. Elders are, as the term implies, older men. They are men who have reached an age where they have acquired wisdom, judgment, and experience. They are, however, ordinary men who, like all mortal men, are not infallible and should always encourage their congregation to search the Bible for the truth. Contact the elders if you have questions or need encouragement. Deacons are the church's "special servants". They take care of the day-to-day activities of the church and assist the congregation in carrying out the work that needs to be done. Please feel free to contact any of these men if you see a need or have any questions about the church. They're here to help.

Doris & Neil Billingsley

Neil (better known as coach) was raised in Plains, TX. Neil attended Cisco Jr. College and graduated from Sul Ross with a B.S. and masters degrees. Doris was raised in Collingsworth County near Sam Norwood, TX. Doris attended ACC for two years and graduated from Sul Ross with a B.S. degree Neil and Doris both taught school and Neil coached at Toyah,TX. , Dell City, TX. El Paso,TX., Iowa Park, TX., Plainview, TX. Doris and Bill both retired from teaching with 37 years in the classroom in 1996. Coach is still coaching with Plainview athletics. Neil and Doris moved to Plainview in 1978 and placed membership at Garland St. for their Church home. Neil served as Deacon for many years and became an Elder in 1999 and still serves today. Neil and Doris have two children and five grandchildren. Dawn and Steve West, and Biff and Shelley Billingsley, daughter and son both live in Amarillo. Neil is in charge of building and grounds and visitation. His goals for Garland St. is for the members to be more loving and caring and more evangelistic. He wants everyone to be better servants now than they have in the past.

Rob and Evelyn Lindsey

Rob and Evelyn Lindsey were raised in Dimmitt, Texas and were married in 1968. After Rob graduated from U.T. Dental School Houston and served two years in the US Army Dental Corps, they moved to Plainview in 1976 and have been members here since then. Rob became an elder in 1999 and oversees mission efforts. His goals are to have God’s kingdom grow here and around the world through our evangalestic efforts. Rob and Evelyn have two married children, Mark and Kate Lindsey of Cleburne and Angela and Jeff Blackmon of Wellington, and four grandchildren.

Judy & Weldon Melton

Weldon was raised in Plainview and attended Edmonson Church of Christ. He attended Lubbock Christian College where he met Judy. Judy was raised in Hobbs, New Mexico. They were married in 1971. After they were married Weldon finished college at Wayland. He taught for two years at Floydada High School. In 1975 he began farming. Weldon and Judy attended Garland Street from 1975 until 1977. They attended Main Street Church of Christ in Olton from 1977 until 1983. They have been attending Garland Street from 1983 until today. They have two children. Jared and Crystal Melton and their three children live in Plainview and attend Garland Street. Michael and Kimmee Brandon and their two children live in Midland and attend Golf Course Road Church of Christ. Weldon served as Deacon for several years before becoming an Elder in 1999. Weldon is in charge of worship and youth. Weldon and Judy’s goal is to be better servants to the Lord.

Vicki & Steve Stokes Vicki and Steve were both raised in Hale Center , Texas . They moved to Plainview in March of 1990 and have been members of Garland Street since then. Steve has served as an Elder for 10 years and is both a farmer and a lawyer. Steve and Vicki have been married for 35 years. Vicki is a 2^nd grade teacher at LaMesa Elementary in Plainview . Steve has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech School of Law. Vicki has a bachelor's degree in Education from Texas Tech. Steve and Vicki have one grown son Jeff and his wife Cristina of Lago Vista, Texas.

Neal & Lisa Becker

Neal grew up in Floydada and attended Lubbock Christian College. Lisa grew up in Lubbock and graduated from Texas Tech University. They both have been members of the Church of Christ all their lives. Before moving to Plainview 18 years ago, Neal and Lisa lived in Floydada, Lubbock, Tx, and Lovington, NM. Neal is an Elevator Supervisor at ADM Milling and Lisa is a Kindergarten teacher at LaMesa Elementary. Their son and daughter-in-law, Taylor and Cortney Becker live in Lubbock. Alston Becker, their youngest son, lives in Canyon and attends WTA&M. Neal was a deacon at Garland Street before becoming an Elder in 2010. He is involved in the Prison Ministry, taking communion to the shut-ins, overseeing missions, and teaching bible class. Neal and Lisa’s goals are to be servants for the Lord and to help others in their Christian walk.

Mike & Patti Allison Mike and Patti Allison have lived in Plainview for five years. Mike retired as Superintendent of Schools at Whitewright ISD in 2005 and is currently teaching Geometry at Tulia High School. Patti is a Homemaker.
Mike and Patti have 2 daughters, Michelle Boyett, of Amarillo, and Laurie Biera, of Hamlin. They have 4 Granddaughters, ages 2-5.
Mike enjoys sports and music, and Patti enjoys reading and sewing for the Grandchildren.
Mike and Patti met at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and were married in October 23, 1971. Patti was a Social Worker and Mike has been in Education for 37 years. They have been members at Garland St. church of Christ for 5 years and Mike has served as an Elder since December, 2009.

Deacons: Jimmy Barnes, Bobby Byrd, Scott Clevenger, Gary Miller, Mark True, Brent Wells, John McGavock, Brandon Joy, Scott Harmon, and Clint Patterson

ELDERS

                          Neil Billingsley          Rob Lindsey           Mike Allison

                                Visitation                    Missions                  Education

                              Fellowship                   Outreach

                        Building & Grounds



                                     Steve Stokes             Weldon Melton            Neal Becker

                                 Office                      Administration Youth         Benevolence

                                        Finance                             Worship

                                          Grief                                   NCD

                                        Library

DEACONS

John McGavock                                    Mark True                           Gary Miller

Grounds                                                 Worship                                Worship

Prison                                                 New Members                          Finance

Communications                        Communion for Shut-Ins           Communion Supplies



         Brandon Joy                              Scott Harmon                    Clint Patterson

        Small Groups                                   Education                         Small Groups

      Young Families                                  Fellowship                       Young Families

Education (w/ young families)                                                               Youth

              Youth

    Scott Clevenger                    Brent Wells                      Jimmy Barnes

    Worship Assembly                    Worship                           Benevolence

      Sound System                          Youth

                                          Communion For Shut-Ins

             Bobby Byrd

                 Youth

              Fellowship

              Baptistery

                Vehicles



Areas not currently assigned: Grief Outreach

1.The primary responsibility of all elders is to shepherd, lead and meet the spiritual needs of the congregation;

2.The primary responsibility of all deacons is to continue to practice servant hood for the needs of the congregation;

3. Each elder has a secondary responsibility to oversee the general area described below their respective names;

4. Each deacon has a secondary responsibility to serve the congregation in an area yet to be assigned;

5. Purposes for organization: a. Familiarity with area of work b. Continuity from month to month c. Increase accountability d. Focused in same area for a longer time period e. Limit confusion

6. Elders are not to micromanage the details of the work of the deacon but elders and deacons are to encourage a healthy discourse of reporting to each other;

7. Elder of the month will continue;

8. Common sense always applies.