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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Pastor Jeremy Yeckley, Elder and Associate Pastor
Pastor Jeremy became a full-time pastor at TBS in 2023. He is responsible for the general oversight of family ministries in our church. In coordination with Pastor Banks he is active in counseling, leading discipleship programs, and outreach ministries as well. Kara 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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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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Caleb Burns - Deacon
Caleb is a Tabernacle Bible Church native that has been involved in ministry his entire life. He was a helper through his teenage years and is a leader through his young adult years. He participated in an internship here at Tabernacle and is now a key leader in the A/V and teens ministries. He is married to current Deaconess Jenn Burns and they have one little girl named Alex.
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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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Matt Zausch
Matt and his wife Diana made professions of faith and were baptized at TBC. Matt has served as a deacon previously and Diana serves with the worship and AV team.
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Scott Francesconi
Scott and his wife Karen have been longtime members at TBC. Scott has served as a deacon in the past and Karen enjoys assisting with decorating for church events and special occasions.
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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 eight 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 Jennifer Burns, Emily Derrick, Trudy Derrick, Karen Francesconi, Abby Newbon, Althea Poltanis, and Lynn Vega.
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