Deacons

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
9Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
11Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
13For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Napoleon Dobbins, Chairman

Member of Forest Baptist Church since 1980. Napoleon and wife

Lorraine have been married 29 years. Napoleon was installed as

Deacon in July of 1982. His favorite scripture is 1 John 3:18 "Dear

children, let us love not with words or speech but with actions and

truth". Other servant positions he has served in include Sunday School Director

and Finance chairman. Napoleon strives daily to have a lifestyle

showing evidence of salvation and spiritual growth.

Sherry Ann Hughley

I was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana and later moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 2008. I'm the youngest of nine siblings. I also am a mother of two sons and a grandmother of 7 grandchildren. While residing in Terre Haute, I was a member of St.

John Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized at the age of 8 years old. The importance of having a personal relationship with the Lord is something I don’t take lightly. I’m very thankful to have had a beautiful, God-fearing mother who made sure her children, grandchildren and entire family were connected to the body of Christ. She made it known to us that there is no way to get through this life without Jesus. She also taught us the necessity of prayer and having faith in Jesus in all circumstances. Uniting with Forest Baptist Church upon relocating to Louisville has been a tremendous blessing. My soul is without a doubt richly fed through the preaching and teaching here at Forest. As a result, I have been able to see the transformation that is taking place in my life. I owe it all to God for being so faithful, gracious, loving and kind. He has given me the strength to keep on keeping on despite the challenges I’ve experienced. I’ve always served in church and I count it an honor and privilege to be able to continue to serve here at Forest. In this role of serving as a deacon, I pray I will serve God well because all the glory, honor and praise belongs to Him and Him alone.

P. Adonis Jackson

Through my efforts to lead a friend of mine out of the Black Hebrew Israelite cult known as Israel United in Christ (IUIC), Jesus used what I was learning in my Bible studies to convict me up my lack of repentance in June 2018. Through trying to save my friend, I realized that I wanted Jesus to be my savior but I hadn't committed to make him my Lord through striving to love him with all of my heart, mind, soul and strength and to love my neighbor as myself. I forsook my life as a nominal, cultural Christian In Name Only (CINO) and surrendered and submitted my life to Jesus that month, and Jesus proceeded to save me from myself, from my sins and from the consequences of my sins. He's so loving and patient. I owe him my life!


P. Adonis Jackson was born again and adopted into the family of Jesus in June 2018. He has been the husband of Casey Jackson for 12 years since December 17, 2011. He was born to Paul and Cheryl Jackson 41 years ago on June 29, 1982. He is the brother of Nikki Gary and Tiana Burns and the grandson of his only surviving grandparent Vivian Fields, the mother of his mother. In addition to serving as a spiritual coach at Groundwire.net , Adonis serves in multiple capacities at his church including but not limited to: monthly evangelism outings, The Lord's Supper, Sunday Morning Group facilitation, Discipleship Group facilitation, General Assembly teacher, Call to Discipleship Prayer Team, corporate prayer, Call to Worship, Wednesday Prayer Meeting Lead, and calls and visits to church members.

Jarvaun Lindsay

I was born and raised in Louisville Kentucky by Mr. Gary and Mrs. Patsy Lindsay, baptized at the age of 7, and grew up in Forest Baptist Church where we were expected to attend church no matter what. I'm a middle child with an older brother Antoine, and younger sister Autumn. I have been married over 10 years to Ta'Neka, and we have two children Harper and Morgan.


I've been involved in several ministries including the children's youth and men's choirs, been in Usher, Men's Institute, media team, children's church, and the Marriage Ministry. I'm honored to be able to use my God-given talent to serve the body. Growing up and Forest has been special, and I'm glad to still call Forest home! It's been exciting to see how Forest has changed and grown over the years and persevered through several pastors teachers, fires, COVID-19 and more. I'm grateful for the Sunday School, youth ministry, VBS, college tours, and C-Groups that have to help shape my life to be what it is today.


I'm excited to follow in the footsteps of the many servants who have come before me, and I'm humbled to answer the call of Deacon in the stage of my life. God's timing is perfect, in that he knows what we can handle and when we are ready.


One of my favorite scriptures is Matthew 6:26-27.
" Look at the birds of the air colon they neither so no reap nor gather into barns, and yet our heavenly father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of Life?"

Ta'Neka Lindsay

Current and past involved Ministries at Forest:
•FBC Marriage Ministry

•Discipleship Group (D-Group Leader)

•Sunday Morning Group Leader

•Children's Ministry

•Communications Team

•Special Events Ministry

•C-Group Host


Serving as always come natural to me and I find Joy when I'm able to do for others. His wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and professional nurse, I've often presented with opportunities to help and serve others.


I've never been big on titles for myself. I often shy away from them because I prefer to build relationships with people, and titles can get in the way of that at times. I never thought of myself as the "deacon type", but after going through the training classes with the pastors and other deacon candidates, I realized how much of a natural fit it was based upon who God has already designed me to be.


Thank you Forest for giving me an opportunity to grow with you! I'm excited about all that we can do for the kingdom of God and our local church as we co-labor together.

Teena L. Saunders

Teena is a mother of two, and grandmother of three, sister of three brothers, an aunt of five nephews, and three nieces. She has attended Sullivan University, Simmons Bible College, and Carver College. She is a U.S. Army Veteran, and currently works for GE, a Haier Company.


"But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself if only I'm a finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God"

-Acts 20:24

Faithful Servants

Left to right: Deacon Michael Pollard, Deacon Joseph Todd (Emeritus), Deacon Rollie Carter*, Deacon Napoleon Dobbins

*Denotes Deceased