Deacon Nominations 2026-2027
Deacon nominations for 2026-2027 are open through June 30. The deacon ministry is responsible for promoting unity within First Baptist Prattville by lovingly ministering to our members, visiting members and working alongside our pastors and staff to fulfill the mission of First Baptist Prattville.
FBCP members can nominate up to eight men for a regular rotation and one man to fill an unexpired term. If you would like to make your nominations in person, please visit the church office during the week. Forms will be available at the Resource Center on Sunday mornings. A membership list is also available in the church office to assist you with your nominations. Before submitting, please read the deacon qualifications and responsibilities and take note of those men who are currently serving or completing their three-year term, and, thus, not eligible for nomination.
Deacon Qualifications:
Men who are qualified to serve as deacons at First Baptist Prattville will:
1. Pursue the qualifications of a deacon as given in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.
2. Be a cheerful, consistent and generous giver according to 2 Corinthians 8 and 9.
3. Do all within his power to create and preserve unity in the church as shown in Ephesians 4:1-3
4. Develop spiritual disciplines, including but not limited to: consistent Scripture intake, prayer, fasting, giving and evangelism
Deacon Responsibilities:
Nominees should be prepared to promote unity in the church by:
1. Lovingly minister to all church members assigned to him through the deacon members ministry.
2. Contacting each of his assigned members two times within the year.
3. Visiting all his assigned members who are in the hospital
4. Visiting all his assigned members who cannot attend church due to chronic illness or lack of mobility
5. Assisting the Pastors and Staff in providing ministry and continuing the mission of First Baptist Prattville.
Current Deacons
The following men are currently serving as deacons and will continue to serve during 2026-2027:
Joe Baker, Matt Burns, Rob Cone, Archie Cowart, Art Cowart, Greg Gray, James Harry, Mel Johnson, Terry Miller, Allen Mills, Bubba McDonald, Eric Morgan, Ralph Pierce, Joe Robison, Carl Sallé and Randy Sallé.
The following men are completing their three-year term, and thus, are not eligible for nomination:
Drew Coyle, Matt Darby, Brian DeKruyff, Stephen Holderfield, Scott Kramer, Tom Malone, Trice Nichols and Matt Short.
Online Nominations
The online nomination form is open. All nominations close June 30.
