Active Deacons
Zack White
Chairman
Zack is married to Jessica and they have two children, Parker and Molly Kate. Jessica has been a member since 2002. Zack joined when they married in 2014. Zack plays in both the praise band and orchestra. He serves on several ministry teams.
Steve Argo
Co-Chairman
Steve and his wife Margie have been members of Lakewood for over 30 years. He loves hunting and fishing.
Heath Owens
Secretary
Heath is married to Amanda and they have two children, Corbin and Kennedy. He works at TSYS. Heath serves with the AWANA program and co-teaches a Bible Fellowship Class.
Kenny Harper
Kenny is married to Julie and they have three grown children. Both have been members since 2022. Kenny is currently serving as the Chairman for the LBC Men’s Ministry. He served in the army and is currently a contractor at fort Moore. Kenny is originally from Columbus, OH.
Billy Greene
Billy married Cathy “Benton” Greene at West Side Baptist Church in 1968. They have one son, daughter-in-law, and one adult grandson. He was born and raised in Phenix City. Billy accepted Jesus as his savior at age of thirteen. He is retired from working at Bellsouth.
Randy Clark
Randy is married to Jill and they have one son, Ryan, and daughter-in-law, Melissa. They are proud grandparents to Katy and John Henry. They joined Lakewood in 2017. Randy captains the Building and Grounds team.
Brian Benton
Bill Norris
Brian is an attorney who grew up at Lakewood and has been a member since 1987. Brian is a vital asset to our Children's programs. He directs drama productions and sings in the choir for special concerts.
Shaun Culligan
Shaun is married to Cassie and they have four children- Collins, Camdyn, Cooper & Caragan. Shaun plays and sings in the praise band and serves in the student and children's ministry.
Bill is married to Merita and they have 2 daughters Beth Hedges (Gabe) and Amanda Owens (Heath), along with 4 grandchildren. Bill is a lifelong member of Lakewood. Merita became a member in 1975. Bill and Merita are both lifetime residents of Phenix City, AL. Bill is retired from Alabama Power Co.
Gary Bradshaw
Gary is married to Donna and they have one son, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Gary works part-time for Sod Solutions Inc. as a territory manager. He sings in the Alleluia Choir.
Chris Orr
Chris is married to Melissa and they have one adult child, Chelsea. He is from Eufaula, AL. Chris works as a buyer for Johns Manville in Phenix City. He also served in the Army National Guard for 6 years.
Jacob Baker
Jacob is married to Jordan, our Lead Pastor's daughter. He owns his own business of inflatable rentals. Jacob serves in AWANA and teaches a boys Bible Fellowship Class.