About · Christ Reformed Fellowship

Elders & Deacons

Christ Reformed Fellowship believes in being led by a plurality of qualified pastor-elders and served by faithful deacons, who lead and rule under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Because our church is young, we are still filling our offices.

Led by Scripture

We believe the local church should be governed according to the pattern given in God's Word: to be led by a plurality of elders; men qualified for leadership by the grace of Christ and in accordance with the Apostolic requirements.

Every elder and deacon at Christ Reformed Fellowship is both in authority and under authority. Jesus Christ is the Chief Shepherd of our congregation, the one to whom all will give account. We define the extent expectation and nature of pastoral authority in our membership covenant.

Acts 20:17 · Titus 1:5

The pattern of plural eldership, established in the early church by the Apostles and commanded for every rightly ordered congregation.

1 Timothy 3:1–13

The Apostolic qualifications for both elders and deacons; the standard by which all officers of the church must be measured.

1 Peter 5:1–4

"And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory." Christ the head, Elders undershepherds.

Hebrews 13:17

Elders give account for the souls in their care. This presupposes that they know which souls are in their care.

Church Officers

Pastor-Elders

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Senior Pastor

Ken Cheeseman

Pastor Ken has served in ministry for over twenty years, bringing a depth of experience and theological conviction to the pulpit of Christ Reformed Fellowship. He was trained at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and under the tutelage of Al Jiron, and preaches three Sundays of every month. He and his wife Kristina have four children and are blessed with three grandchildren.

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Elder-in-Training

Michael Seethaler

Michael came to faith in Christ in 2019 and has pursued theological training with the same conviction that marks his conversion. He is currently enrolled at Whitefield Theological Seminary, and serves the congregation through monthly preaching and occasional leadership of corporate worship. He and his wife Larissa are expecting their first child, Ariel.

Ordained Officers

Deacons

Deacons serve the practical and mercy needs of the congregation. They are men of proven character, ordained to the office for service and lordship. Because our church is still young, we have not yet ordained any deacons, but are in the process of training several.

What Scripture requires of our officers

Above reproachAn elder must be a man of unimpeachable character — blameless in his household, church, and community.

Husband of one wifeA faithful, covenant husband, leading his household well before leading God's.

Able to teachAn elder must be able to handle aright God's Word. instructing the faithful, refuting those who contradict sound doctrine.

Not a recent convertMaturity in faith. A man who has been tested, formed, and proven before being placed in authority over others.

Well thought of by outsidersA man whose reputation outside the church reflects the dignity of the office and the honor of Christ's name.

Self-controlled & sober-mindedA man of disciplined mind and ordered life — not given to excess, rage, or instability in any form.

1 Timothy 3:1–13 · Titus 1:5–9 · 1 Peter 5:1–4