At Caverns Road, our mission is to build caring relationships, with the hope of gaining permission to share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ in a non-threatening manner, and to encourage a life of service.
Members of the body of Christ, who meet regularly at Caverns Road, are not a denomination, we are just simply Christians. The only identity we desire is to be the church that you read about in the Bible, nothing more, nothing less.
We come from a beautiful variety of backgrounds and circumstances; yet we are all one, in the love of Christ. We understand that everyone is facing worries, pains, troubled relationships, and brokenness. We long for healing and a way to restore peace; to find joy and a better way to live. Ultimately seeking the Truth, which is found in the Bible and is through Christ.
We do not claim to have all the answers or to provide everything your soul is longing for, but we are followers of the One who is “The Way, The Truth, and the Life” (John 4:16). As God’s children, we have been called to share His message of Love and Light in a world that is lost in darkness. As we receive from Him, we in turn, give to others.
If you are in our area, we would be honored to have you visit us. You will find a warm welcome from an energetic and loving group of God’s people.
“And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28
Leadership
Elder
Bennie Carr
Elder
David Register
Our Elders
Elders are to be appointed in every congregation (Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5). In the New Testament, elders are also called presbyters – King James Version (1Timothy 4:14); bishops (Philippians 1:1; I Timothy 3:1, 2); overseers (Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:2); pastors (Ephesians 4:11,12); and shepherds (1 Peter 5:1-4).
The word “pastor” is simply another word for “shepherd”. Preachers are never called pastors in the New Testament. The elders of the local congregation are the pastors (shepherds) of each local church (I Peter 5:1-4).
Qualifications for elders are listed in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-13. In addition to being a faithful Christian, an elder must be a man with a wife and faithful children. He cannot be a new member and be qualified. Also, there must be more than one elder serving in the local congregation. The bible says “elders” (plural) (Acts 14:23; 20:17, 18, 28). These elders are to guide, guard, feed, and rule the flock of God (1 Peter 5:1-4; Acts 20:28; I Timothy 5:17; Hebrews 13:17).
Our Deacons
Deacons are to be appointed in every church (Philippians 1:1). Their qualifications are listed in I Timothy 3:8-13. The work of deacons would include what was done as recorded in Acts 6:1-6. Again, deacons can only be men. Women are not qualified to be deacons because they cannot be a “husband of one wife” (I Timothy 3:12).
Our Preacher
Preachers have the responsibility to “preach the word” (II Timothy 4:1-5), As with elders and deacons, preachers are males (I Timothy 2:8-15). They are evangelists, ministers of the Word of God (II Timothy 4:5). In the New Testament, preachers are never called by titles such as “Pastor”, “Reverend”, “Doctor”, or “Father” (Matthew 23:8-12).