Deacon Board Ministry
At Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, the Deacon Board Ministry is dedicated to serving, supporting, and strengthening the body of Christ. Rooted in Acts 6:1-6, our ministry follows the example of the early church deacons, assisting the pastor in both spiritual and administrative duties to ensure that the needs of the congregation are met and that no one is overlooked.
As servant leaders, our role extends beyond leadership—we are the hands and feet of Jesus, committed to compassion, guidance, and spiritual care for our church family. Through our unwavering faith and service, we aim to foster a Christ-centered community where every believer is embraced, supported, and empowered to grow in their walk with God.
Mission Statement
"To deepen our understanding of God's Word, empowering individuals and families to grow in faith, gain profound knowledge, and achieve spiritual maturity. Anchored in love, we promise to maintain a secure and spirit-filled environment where believers can live out their faith, embody God's grace, and make a significant impact on the world around them."
Vision Statement
"Our vision is to create a thriving, Christ-centered community where every individual is empowered to grow in faith, knowledge, and spiritual maturity. We aspire to be a beacon of love and compassion, dedicated to serving the needs of our congregation and supporting our pastor with unwavering commitment. Inspired by the early church deacons, we envision a church where no one is overlooked, and where every member feels valued and supported. Anchored in love and guided by faith, we strive to make a meaningful impact on our world, reflecting God's grace and expanding His heavenly kingdom. United in our journey toward Christlikeness, we are committed to excellence in all that we do."
The Deacon Board Ministry meets monthly and remains steadfast in faithful service, spiritual leadership, and support for the Shiloh MBC family.
📅 Meeting Schedule: Monthly
📩 Contact: chairmen@smbcplano.org
If you are in need of prayer, guidance, or support, our deacons are here to serve you with love, wisdom, and dedication.
Deacon Freeman Griffin
Deacon Freeman Griffin – Chairman of the Deacon Board
Deacon Freeman Griffin is a faithful servant leader whose dedication to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church is evident in his unwavering commitment and service. As Chairman of the Deacon Board, he provides spiritual guidance and leadership, ensuring the church remains steadfast in its mission. In addition to his role as a deacon, he also oversees several key ministries, including:
- Church Rental Ministry – Facilitating the use of church facilities for various events and gatherings.
- Emergency Response Team – Ensuring the safety and preparedness of the church in times of crisis.
- Media & Communications Team – Supporting the church’s outreach, messaging, and digital presence.
Deacon Griffin’s leadership and dedication continue to strengthen SMBC, making a lasting impact on the congregation and the broader community.
Deacon Timothy Washington
Deacon Timothy Washington – 2nd Chairman of the Deacon Board
Deacon Timothy Washington is a devoted leader whose service to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church reflects his deep commitment to both the spiritual and operational well-being of the congregation. As the 2nd Chairman of the Deacon Board, he provides strong leadership and support, ensuring the ministry operates with excellence. In addition to his role as a deacon, he also oversees several essential ministries, including:
- AWANA Ministry – Guiding and nurturing the spiritual growth of children through biblical teaching.
- Facility Maintenance & Lock-Up – Ensuring the church facilities are well-maintained and secured.
- Church Security – Overseeing safety measures to protect the congregation and church property.
- Information Technology Ministry – Supporting the church’s digital infrastructure and technology needs.
- Access Control – Managing church entry and security systems for a safe worship environment.
Through his faithful service and leadership, Deacon Washington plays a vital role in strengthening SMBC, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and spiritually enriching environment for all.
Deacon Dwayne Taylor
Deacon Dwayne Taylor – 3rd Chairman of the Deacon Board
Deacon Dwayne Taylor is a dedicated servant leader whose passion for ministry and commitment to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church are evident in his faithful service. As the 3rd Chairman of the Deacon Board, he provides strong leadership and support in advancing the church’s mission. In addition to his role as a deacon, he also oversees several impactful ministries, including:
- Charity/Benevolence Committee – Assisting those in need through financial aid and community support.
- Youth & Children’s Church – Leading efforts to provide a strong spiritual foundation for the next generation.
- Unseen Hands Puppet Ministry – Engaging children with creative biblical storytelling through puppetry.
Deacon Taylor was also instrumental in sharing the legacy of SMBC by directing and producing The Cross Still Stands, a documentary capturing the rich history and unwavering faith of the church. His leadership, creativity, and dedication continue to inspire and uplift the SMBC community.
Deacon Eardis Grisby
Deacon Eardis Grisby – Finance Chairman of the Deacon Board
Deacon Eardis Grisby is a dedicated steward of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, ensuring financial integrity and ministry excellence through his faithful service. As the Finance Chairman of the Deacon Board, he plays a vital role in overseeing church finances and budget management. In addition to his role as a deacon, he also provides leadership in several key ministries, including:
- A/V Ministry – Managing audio and visual production to enhance worship services and events.
- SMBC Bookstore – Providing resources that support spiritual growth and discipleship.
- Budget Chairman – Overseeing financial planning to ensure responsible stewardship.
- Magazine Ministry – Producing content that highlights church news and spiritual encouragement.
- We Are One Marriage Ministry – Strengthening marriages through biblical teaching and fellowship.
- Sister II Sister (Mission) Ministry – Encouraging and equipping women to serve in faith and love.
- Weddings – Assisting couples in planning Christ-centered wedding ceremonies.
Through his wisdom, leadership, and dedication, Deacon Grisby plays an essential role in the financial and spiritual growth of SMBC, ensuring that the church continues to thrive in its mission.
Deacon Charles Brooks
Deacon Charles Brooks – A/V Ministry Co-Leader
Deacon Charles Brooks is a faithful servant of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, committed to enhancing the worship experience through his dedication to ministry. As the second deacon overseeing the A/V Ministry, he plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality audio and visual production for worship services, special events, and online broadcasts.
His commitment to excellence and service helps create an engaging and spiritually enriching atmosphere for the SMBC congregation. Through his leadership and technical expertise, Deacon Brooks supports the church’s mission of spreading the Gospel and connecting with members both in-person and virtually.
Deacon Elmo Brooks
Deacon Elmo Brooks – Facilities & Parking Ministry Leader
Deacon Elmo Brooks is a dedicated and faithful servant of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, committed to ensuring a welcoming and well-maintained church environment. His leadership plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the church as he oversees:
- Facilities – Managing the upkeep, maintenance, and overall functionality of the church campus.
- Parking Ministry – Coordinating safe and efficient parking for members and guests during services and special events.
Through his diligence and dedication, Deacon Brooks helps create a smooth and organized worship experience, ensuring that every member and visitor feels welcomed and cared for from the moment they arrive.
Deacon Ken Bailey
Deacon Ken Bailey – Communion & Transportation Ministry Leader
Deacon Ken Bailey is a devoted servant of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, faithfully ensuring that key ministries operate with excellence and care. His leadership supports the spiritual and logistical needs of the congregation as he oversees:
- Communion Ministry – Preparing and coordinating the sacred observance of the Lord’s Supper, ensuring a reverent and seamless experience for the congregation.
- Transportation Ministry – Facilitating safe and reliable transportation for members needing assistance in attending worship services and church events.
Through his faithful service, Deacon Bailey helps uphold the spiritual traditions and accessibility of SMBC, ensuring that all members can fully participate in worship and fellowship.
Deacon Arthur Burns
Deacon Arthur Burns – Ministry Leader & Program Coordinator
Deacon Arthur Burns is a faithful and compassionate leader at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, committed to serving both the congregation and the community. His leadership extends across several impactful ministries, including:
- His Extended Hands Pantry – Providing food and resources to families in need, demonstrating Christ’s love through service.
- Program Committee – Assisting in the planning and coordination of church programs and special events.
- Midweek Manna (Co-Leader) – Supporting the midweek worship and teaching ministry, ensuring a spiritually enriching experience for attendees.
Through his dedication and servant’s heart, Deacon Burns helps strengthen both the outreach and worship experiences at SMBC, ensuring that members and the surrounding community are uplifted and supported.
Deacon Michael Buckhaulter
Deacon Michael Buckhaulter – Hospitality, Usher Boards & Benevolence Co-Leader
Deacon Michael Buckhaulter is a devoted leader at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, committed to fostering a warm and welcoming environment for all who enter. His leadership ensures that members and guests experience the love and care of Christ through key ministries, including:
- Hospitality Ministry (SHOUT) – Leading efforts to create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and members through service and hospitality.
- Usher Boards – Overseeing the usher teams who assist in maintaining order and providing guidance during worship services and special events.
- Charity & Benevolence (Co-Leader) – Supporting the church’s mission to provide assistance and resources to those in need.
Through his dedication and compassionate service, Deacon Buckhaulter plays an essential role in ensuring that SMBC remains a place of warmth, service, and care for all.
Deacon Kenneth Chase
Deacon Kenneth Chase – Singles & Culinary Ministry Leader
Deacon Kenneth Chase is a faithful servant of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, dedicated to fostering fellowship and service within the congregation. His leadership provides support and guidance in key ministries, including:
- Singles Ministry – Encouraging spiritual growth, fellowship, and support among single members of the church.
- Culinary Ministry (Co-Leader) – Assisting in meal preparation and coordination for church events and gatherings, ensuring hospitality through food service.
Through his commitment and servant’s heart, Deacon Chase helps create opportunities for fellowship and connection, strengthening the bonds of the SMBC family.
Deacon Keith Collins
Deacon Keith Collins – Worship Arts & New Member Ministry Leader
Deacon Keith Collins is a devoted leader at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, committed to uplifting worship and strengthening connections within the church family. His leadership spans several key ministries that enrich the worship experience and support new members, including:
- Choir Ministry – Overseeing the music ministry to inspire and lead the congregation in worship through song.
- Mime Team & Praise Dance Ministry – Encouraging creative expressions of worship through movement and performance.
- New Members Ministry – Guiding and welcoming new members as they transition into the SMBC family.
- Keeping in Touch (KIT) Ministry – Ensuring ongoing connection and support for members to keep them engaged in the life of the church.
Through his dedication to worship and discipleship, Deacon Collins plays a vital role in fostering a spirit of praise, connection, and community within SMBC.
Deacon Gerald Daniels
Deacon Gerald Daniels – Ministry Co-Leader for Benevolence, Hospitality, Transportation & Puppetry
Deacon Gerald Daniels is a faithful and dedicated servant of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, committed to ensuring that ministries of care, hospitality, and outreach operate with excellence. His leadership extends across several impactful ministries, where he serves as a co-leader:
- Charity & Benevolence (Co-Leader) – Assisting in providing support and resources to those in need within the church and community.
- Hospitality Ministry (SHOUT) (Co-Leader) – Helping create a warm and welcoming environment for members and visitors.
- Transportation Ministry (Co-Leader) – Supporting efforts to provide reliable transportation for members to attend worship services and church events.
- Unseen Hands Puppet Ministry (Co-Leader) – Engaging and teaching children biblical lessons through creative storytelling and puppetry.
Through his dedication and service, Deacon Daniels plays a vital role in ensuring that SMBC remains a place of compassion, connection, and outreach to all.