Church Staff

Pastor Karl and Christie Barnfield, they have been married for 32 years. They have 2 grown sons and 4 grandchildren. Bro. Karl has been preaching for over 35 years and this is his second round at Eternity Baptist Church.

Sandy Rice has attended Eternity Baptist Church since the 70’s. Sandy believes Jesus is the sinless Son of God who died for her sins, was raised by the power of God on the third day, and will return just as He has said. Sandy is a RN with a degree from Kaskaskia College. She grew up in a musical household and has served as a bass player, vocalist and a Sunday School teacher in the children’s area for over 20 years. She credits much of what she has learned about music from a former Minister of Music, Rob Davis, and from experience. Sandy serves as a Worship Leader because of obedience to God’s call to do so. She considers is a great honor to serve The Lord, the church, and to work with the Sounds of Eternity Praise team every week. 1 Corinthians 1:31 Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in The Lord.”

We at Eternity Baptist Church have a Deacon’s Ministry

God sets high qualifications for the men who serve in this area. Our deacons’ help lead the church in spiritual matters along with our pastor. When necessary, they deal with church discipline matters to promote unity and help our members to walk according to God’s plan. They actively council as needed, administer the Lord’s Supper, and do a helps ministry in accord with God’s word. They are honored for their role as overseers accountable to God for His people, the body of Eternity Baptist Church.

Bruce Honaker became a deacon in February of 2006. Bruce is very active in the children’s Bible study classes and is the AWANA Commander. Bruce’s wife Pam is the Children’s Choir Director and VBS music leader

Tony Sloat became a deacon on June 7, 2009. Tony is very active in the preschool department. His wife Candace is a teacher in the Young Mother’s Class, VBS Coordinator and works with the Pregnancy Crisis Center.

Wade Tippit. He has been a deacon since 1987 and has served as chairman for many years. Wade has discipled and taught many classes for new believers throughout the years. His Wife Julie has taught many discipleship classes and Sunday School classes though the years.

Brad Tiemann became a deacon on September 18, 2011. Brad also serves as a Trustee.

Our Deacons and their wives love Jesus and serve!

SUNDAY SCHOOL DIRECTOR AND ADULT DIVISION DIRECTOR

Tammy Donelly is the Sunday School Director.

SUNDAY YOUTH BIBLE STUDIES AND IGNITE

CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S CHOIR AND AWANA COMMANDER

Pam Honaker is a Children's Directors and is in charge of the Children’s Celebration Choir and the Children’s Hand bell Choir. Micki Adams is her assistant. All children ages K through 5th grade may participate. Talk to Pam for further information concerning these areas. Children’s choir times are listed on our face page.

Bruce Honaker is a Children's Directors and is the AWANA Commander. For information on what AWANA is, go to the “Ministries” tab and then to the “children's” tab on this website. AWANA meeting times are listed on our face page. Talk to Bruce for further information.

PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY  DIRECTOR

Tony Sloat is our Preschool Director.

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Eternity Baptist Church Trustees

Eternity Baptist Church is blessed to have an active and caring trustee group.

Charlie Calvin, Steve Turner, Brad Tiemann, Kevin Braddy, Alan Betters and Mike Benjamin serve as trustee. The trustees are voted into office yearly by the church membership. Many of the men serving as trustees have made numerous trips building churches in other states with the Carpenters for Christ. You can read more about The Carpenters for Christ in our missions area of the website.

A trustee position can vary in responsibilities depending on the denomination of the church. There are some churches where the deacon/trustee positions are a dual role. The roles here are separate, but occasionally a man will serve in both positions. Brad Tiemann serves both as trustee and deacon here. This is due to the fact that trustees are servants in their respected roles. The trustees are layman with skills and a love for the church that donate time and talent to keep our facility looking and functioning well. They also help ensure that the building stays compliant with legal and safety codes. They are important to the church. The trustees work with the finance committee to make wise decisions in the spending of the church funds. This is a Biblical concept as we are to be good stewards of the money (1st Peter 4:10).

The early church met in homes (Colossians 4:15, Acts 12:12), in public areas (Acts 5:12), and assembly halls (Acts 19:9). We are blessed to have a wonderful facility provided by God through the faithful giving of His people and maintained by the hard work and dedication of our trustees. The church is the people and the building is where we meet. Under the direction of the trustees is how the facility is maintained.