Meet Our Leaders
Our Elders
David Coffee and wife Sharon
Favorite Verse: Romans 15:4
"For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope."
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
"The character of the members. People who have spent time in God's word and are living what they know to be God's."
Doug Douthitt and wife Lesa
Favorite Verse: Romans 8:28
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
To be answered
Jeff Dillard and wife Lori
Favorite Verse: Romans 12:1-2
"I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
"I love how this congregation was so welcoming when my family started here and how quickly they put us to work."
Richard Chambers and wife Amy
Favorite Verse: 2 Corinthians 3:18
"And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit."
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
"It's a friendly group of imperfect people working together to learn and do God's word. All are welcomed and encouraged to grow spiritually."
Robert Reaves and wife Angela
Favorite Verse: Ephesians 3:20-21
"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen."
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
"Our church is full of loving, caring people who are eager to carry out Christ's mission."
Our Minister
Paul Walvoord and wife Megan
Favorite Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:57
"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
To be answered.
Our Deacons
Dwayne Addington and wife Marian
Deacon over: Widows / Widowers and Shut-Ins
Favorite Verse: To be answered.
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
To be answered.
Grant Alumbaugh and wife Tessa
Deacon over: Youth, Young Families,
and part Education
Favorite Verse: Psalm 27
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
To be answered
Lucas Thogmartin and wife Jennifer
Deacon over: Young Families, and Fellowship.
Favorite Verse: To be answered.
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
To be answered.
Michael Roughton and wife Jennifer
Deacon over: Benevolence and Service
Favorite Verse: 2 Peter 3:9
"The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance."
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
To be answered.
Steve Johnson and wife Becky
Deacon over: Fellowship
Favorite Verse: John 3:16
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
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Why do you love the Joplin Christ?
To be answered.