DEACONS

Alex Smith

Alex Smith has served in the church from the beginning of Pastor Rocker’s tenure as senior pastor. Alex is the Head Deacon at The Connection Church. He is also the chef on the Hospitality Team, serves as a Greeter, and is a member of the Security Team. He is married to Stephanie Smith who also serves at the church on several teams and they have three adult children.

Clyde Reece

After serving in the ministry for a number of years, Clyde was ordained as a deacon in January of 2023. He and his wife Cheryl serve on and oversee the Baptism Team.

Melvin Douglas

Melvin joined the TCC family in 2023 and has been a faithful and dedicated member since. He goes above and beyond to help in any manner that he can. He and his wife Jennifer, who serves on multiple teams, are an awesome addition to the church. They are the proud parents of three adult children, and one grandson.

Tony Shuler

Tony Shuler serves as a Deacon at The Connection Church with a heart for serving others and strengthening the community. He gives all glory to God and entrepreneurship, which has shaped his life and mindset. Tony is passionate about financial literacy and helping others understand biblical stewardship and build strong financial foundations. He believes the knowledge and experiences God gives us are not simply for our own benefit, but should be used to equip and uplift others.