MEET OUR TEAM
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Pastor John Banks, ELDER and Senior Pastor
Pastor Banks has been serving our church family for more than 12 years. His knowledge of the Bible and how it relates to believers continually blesses us. Pastor preaches most Sundays, provides direction for our staff and chairs the board of directors. Abby and his children are actively involved in music.
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Jim Rowe, HEAD Elder
Jim Rowe and his wife Rebecca Rowe have faithfully served the church for years. He has served as an Elder and Sunday school Leader in years past. Jim has been newly elected this year but is well acquainted with the role.
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Jared Newbon, Elder
Jared and his wife Abby joined Tabernacle Bible Church shortly after getting married. Jared and Abby served together in our children ministries. Jared also helps with the church AV ministry and has served as a deacon in the past. Abby is currently the director of our nursery ministry.
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Pete Gregory - HEAD deacon
Pete and his wife Cathy are long time TBC members. Pete continues to show a dedication to church ministry in his multiple terms as a deacon. Pete has recently retired but still has a desire to serve.
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Gavin Blake - Deacon
Gavin and his wife Amanda have been members since 2024. Gavin has served in the capacity of a Sunday School teacher as well as a vocalist on the Worship Team. He is a certified teacher serving at Wayne Highlands School District. He and his wife are graduates of Liberty University. From his High School years he has aspired to be in Christian Ministry.
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Bill Buselli - deacon
Bill grew up in the Wayne County area and serves the community through their family business. Bill and Meghan joined the TBC family a couple of years ago and have been active members investing into church ministries and congregational life.
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Bob Derrick - Deacon
Bob and His wife Trudy have been members since 2015. Bob has worked at Dirlam Bros. Lumber for many years. He currently serves in the community as a Volunteer for the Beach Lake Fire Co. and as the Chairman of Beach Lake Municipal Authority. Trudy serves as a Deaconess and we are thankful that she shares her experience with us that she gained while working in commercial kitchens.
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Scott Francesconi - Deacon
Scott and his wife Karen have been longtime members at TBC. Scott has served as a deacon in the past and Karen serves as a Deaconess enjoys assisting with decorating for church events and special occasions.
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Gary Szezorak - DEACON
Gary and his wife Darlene are long time members of TBC. Gary has served as a deacon on multiple occasions. He has a heart for service and continues to dedicate time to the church while owning his own business.
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Deaconesses
The Deaconess position is a voted position that is up for renewal every year. We are blessed to presently have seven women elected to serve our church in this way.
Rebecca Rowe is a leader and organizer within our group of deaconesses. She is accompanied by Trudy Derrick, Karen Francesconi, Elizabeth Rotundo, Jerusha Spotts, Lynn Vega and Rebecca Vollmer.
Some of their official functions include:
Baptisms
Communion
Fellowship dinners
Arranging hospitality needs
Bereavement
visitation
Encouragement cards
First baby showers
Bridal showers
Kitchen oversight
Various miscellaneous areas of need