Our Elders
Steve Berg
Gene Bryant
Gene grew up in the Arlington area of Jacksonville…attended Terry Parker High School, FCCJ, University of Maryland, Kennesaw State University and FSCJ. After retiring from CSX Transportation, he became licensed by the State of Florida to sell personal & commercial lines of insurance through State Farm. This profession requires “Continuing Education” credits, so he's officially a lifetime student.
His children and their spouses are Christians. They have provided him with 8 wonderful grandchildren and two granddogs. There’s more than a dozen grandkids from couples at this congregation, who know and love him as “Poppy” and his wife, Belinda, as “Bimbe”.
Gene served several years as an elder. His wonderful bride, Belinda (Kitchings), is from Chattanooga, TN and convinced him that he likes the Vols…and, he does.
Previously, Belinda and Gene were team teachers for Grades 2 and 3, then they both were promoted to 4th, 5th and 6th Grade team teachers. It’s encouraging to see how quickly the youth absorb the scriptures with ability to grasp what God wants them to do. They really get it! Bottom line is that he wants to encourage everyone to reach maximum potential in serving God, knowing His Son and His Spirit and doing His Will.
His children and their spouses are Christians. They have provided him with 8 wonderful grandchildren and two granddogs. There’s more than a dozen grandkids from couples at this congregation, who know and love him as “Poppy” and his wife, Belinda, as “Bimbe”.
Gene served several years as an elder. His wonderful bride, Belinda (Kitchings), is from Chattanooga, TN and convinced him that he likes the Vols…and, he does.
Previously, Belinda and Gene were team teachers for Grades 2 and 3, then they both were promoted to 4th, 5th and 6th Grade team teachers. It’s encouraging to see how quickly the youth absorb the scriptures with ability to grasp what God wants them to do. They really get it! Bottom line is that he wants to encourage everyone to reach maximum potential in serving God, knowing His Son and His Spirit and doing His Will.
Our Deacons
Theron Golleher
Theron has lived in Jacksonville for over fifty years. He is employed by the City of Jacksonville in the field of Public Safety.
Theron serves as the Deacon of Safety and Security, and Deacon of Finance/Treasurer. He served as Treasurer of Dean Road in year's past, followed by a time of service as Treasurer at the Arlington Church of Christ, before returning to Dean Road to assume the Treasurer's work.
Theron is married to Teresa, and they have a son - Lance
Theron serves as the Deacon of Safety and Security, and Deacon of Finance/Treasurer. He served as Treasurer of Dean Road in year's past, followed by a time of service as Treasurer at the Arlington Church of Christ, before returning to Dean Road to assume the Treasurer's work.
Theron is married to Teresa, and they have a son - Lance
Justin Hirt
Justin Hirt was born and raised in the Washington, DC suburb of Herndon, VA. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech. It was during his time at VT that he met his wife, Ashley, learned the Gospel, and put Christ into baptism in December 2004. After graduating in 2006, Justin moved to Jacksonville to take a job with the Department of the Navy at NAS Jacksonville. He has attended Dean Road since moving to Jacksonville and now is the proud father of three children; Fiona, Piper, and Lincoln. Justin looks forward to his work of bringing the Gospel to the world through the ever changing and evolving digital realm.