Rural Hill - Leadership

Elders at Rural Hill
Our elders are Godly men who ere selected by the congregation after much prayer and study of the qualities found in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1. They want to be an encouragement to you in your walk with the Lord. Please feel free to contact them with your needs. They will be glad to pray with you.

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Deacons at Rural Hill
Our deacons are men prayerfully selected in light of I Timothy 3. Each of them have a specific area of ministry for which they are responsible.

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Rural Hill Church of Christ

564 Bell Road
Antioch, TN 37013
Telephone:(615)361-1908

Our ministers are faithful men who love the Lord and people. They are interested in helping people come into, stay in, and grow in a relationship with the Lord. Please contact them if they may assist you in your spiritual journey.

Russ King
Preaching Minister at Rural Hill since 1994.
Wife - Donna.
Three children and one granddaughter.

Earned Bachelors and Master's degrees from Lipscomb University. Russ also teaches Sr. Men's Bible at Ezell-Harding Christian School.

Robert Lindsay
Youth Minister since 2007.
Wife - Melissa.

Graduated with a degree in Bible from Lipscomb University.

Gary Hale
Congregational Life Minister since 2007.
Full-time youth minister at Rural Hill from 1985-2006.
Wife - Lissa.
Three children.
Graduated from David Lipscomb College with a
degree in Bible.

Jeff Shelton
Personal Evangelism Minister at Rural Hill since 2002.
Wife - Nellie.
Three children and three grandchildren.

A graduate of International Bible College, he served for 18 years as a missionary in the Phillippines. Jeff also oversees Christian Universities in various countries.

Our administrative staff plays a vital role in communication and the day-to-day aspects of the congregation. They are glad to assist with any questions. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wanda Wilkenson
Church secretary since 2002.
Husband - Larry.
Three children and five grandchildren.

Wanda has served as a church secretary in various states.