meet our staff & elders
meet the staff & elders of the ring community church.
josh causey, pastor and elder
question of the week
name one way in which you "spoil/pamper" yourself? there is no good way for a dude to answer this question, so let's just say that i love steak.
megan kelly, staff :: ministry teams
question of the week
name one way in which you "spoil/pamper" yourself? i’m a fan of turning off my phone and not having a schedule.
jessica lawrence, staff :: secretary
question of the week
name one way in which you "spoil/pamper" yourself? i get my nails done every two weeks and have for the last 7 years. i go with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. i always love my time with them. my mother-in-law treats so really it’s her spoiling me!
taylor vernon, elder
question of the week
name one way in which you "spoil/pamper" yourself? drinking Sunkist…not all that other fake orange stuff* (*fanta is allowed but only in mexico.)
kenny wall, elder
question of the week
name one way in which you "spoil/pamper" yourself? macbook pro…um hello!
matt yglesias, elder
question of the week
name one way in which you "spoil/pamper" yourself? i don't get to do this too often, but i really enjoy going to watch major league baseball games. i usually try to see the astros play in houston at least once or twice a year and i've been to st. louis to watch the cardinals play. i'm a big baseball fan and just enjoy the environment at the ballpark (and the food--there's just something about being at the park that makes cheap hamburgers and hot dogs taste great). i'd like to eventually travel a little and see some of the different parks around the U.S., especially wrigley field in chicago and fenway park in boston.
jake rush, elder
question of the week
as an elder, what is the one thing that comes up daily in your life that you would like prayer for? Seems like lately the need to "know" God's Word and use it, recite it, or apply it comes up daily. To get into God's Word, to soak it up, and use it with grace is a trait that I long for.
kyle hawthorne, elder
question of the week
name one way in which you "spoil/pamper" yourself? three words: bass pro shops
jon ringo, elder
question of the week
as an elder, what is the one thing that comes up daily in your life that you would like prayer for? discipline
what's an elder?
Biblically, elders are overseers of God's church.
what's the role of the ring elders?
as overseers of God's church, elders function primarily as discerners and shepherds. in other words, they are the conscience and guardians of the church. they are not expected to oversee specific projects or ministry areas in their capacity as elder. instead, they function as overseers for the entire church.
elders do not determine programming. this responsibility falls to the ring staff. however, the elders are responsible for evaluating programming based on its appropriateness and effectiveness in furthering the overall mission of the church... "leading people to a more intimate relationship with God, for His glory."
the church constitution states that there are six decisions the elders cannot make without approval from the membership, but for all practical purposes, the elders have final say in any and all matters concerning the overall direction of the church.
the elder board meets twice a month to pray for the church, study scripture, make big picture decisions, and evaluate the church according to the church's mission, resources, vision, and doctrinal statements.
what are the qualifications for elders?
all elders are required to meet the qualifications for elder/overseer as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-11 and Titus 1:5-9.
what's the role of the ring staff?
we don't believe that the staff is the church; instead, we believe that the ring community church is the group of Christ followers who God has called to be a part of the ring.
therefore, our staff is here to support the church Body live out the roles that God has called us to utilizing the gifts and passions that He has given us for His glory.
as that support system, the staff determines programming, gives vision to the various ministries, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the church... that could be anything from counseling to administration to picking up supplies from wal-mart.
the staff works closely with the ministry teams to get them the resources and training they need, as well as helps people who are new to the ring find their place within the church family.
the staff's job is not to minister, but it is to help equip the church for the ministry God has called us to.