Organization of the school

The organization of the Southwest School of Bible Studies is very simple. It is to be classified as a part of the overall work of the Southwest church of Christ located at 8900 Manchaca Road, Austin, Texas, the same as the Sunday morning Bible classes, the Wednesday evening Bible classes, The Bible correspondence course program, the benevolent program and other works of the local church. The Southwest Eldership provides the Scriptural oversight for all phases of the local work including the Southwest School of Bible Studies. The Eldership appoints the Director of the school, who serves under the their immediate oversight, and it is his work to carry out the educational organization and the daily administrative affairs of the school. The Elders and the Director work together closely for the common purpose of training men to faithfully preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

THE SOUTHWEST ELDERSHIP

THE ELDERS OF THE SOUTHWEST CONGREGATION serve as overseers of a very active congregation. Indeed, the Southwest church is fortunate to have Elders of high caliber. They are men of personal integrity and unimpeachable character. These men are active in the work of the church, having been proved for their great task. They are men of faith and conviction, which is demonstrated in various ways. They are deeply concerned about the needs and problems that face the brotherhood today.

Southwest members demonstrate a like faith and conviction as do the Elders. This is demonstrated by the ways which members respond to meet the challenges that are presented to this congregation. When it was proposed in 1977 that this church become the supporter and conductor of the Southwest School of Bible Studies, the membership, under a solid leadership, did not hesitate to take on the added expense and responsibility of this task. The Southwest Elders are truly dedicated to their work and you will find them easily accessible.

 

CHARLES CAULEY Brother Cauley is retired from the Austin Independent School District, where he served as a History teacher at Porter Middle School from 1968 to 2000. He and his wife Bobbie are the parents of a son and a daughter. Brother Cauley has served as an elder for the Southwest congregation since 1990.

BERT POWELL Brother Powell is retired from the Texas Department of Health, but he and his son own The Olan Company, a communion products supplier. Brother Powell and his wife Mary are the parents of five children. Brother Powell has been serving the congregation as an elder since 1961, when he and Bruce Voges (now deceased) were appointed as the first elders of the congregation, known at that time as the Ford Village church of Christ.

BILL SIEBERT Brother Siebert, a former public school teacher (math), is employed by Don A. Stewart Petroleum , Inc., where he serves as Office Manager. He and his wife Midge are the parents of two sons. Brother Siebert has served as an elder of the Southwest congregation since 1982.

MARION TAYLOR Brother Taylor was employed as an insurance salesman for a number of years before opening his own business, Taylor's Automotive. He has now retired and spends many hours at the church building where he performs various tasks including operating the printing press. Brother Taylor has served as an elder since 1973. He and his wife Joyce have five children.