APEX, N.C. (BP) – The 2024 Committee on Nominations chaired by Matt Capps has released its list of nominees to fill vacancies on the boards and standing committees of the SBC. The nominations will be presented to messengers for approval at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11-12.
“Our team of 68 committee members has worked prayerfully and diligently over the last year to bring forth a slate of nominees that we believe will best serve our Convention of churches,” said Capps, pastor of Fairview Baptist Church.
“Above and beyond the criteria outlined in the Conventions Bylaws, we asked each nominee to disclose if they had any questions or hesitancies with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Even more, we inquired about the nominee’s church and its policies and procedures regarding protecting the vulnerable,” Capps said.
He said that committee was also mindful of “things like age, gender and ethnicity as well as our desire for our nominees to represent the growing diversity of churches in our convention.”
Sixty-nine new nominees were named in the initial report with a few vacancies yet to be filled by the committee. The final report will be printed in the 2024 Annual Meeting Tuesday Bulletin and brought as a slate for convention approval on Tuesday (June 11) morning.
The nominees include 11 women (17 percent) and 58 men (83 percent). The ethnic breakdown of the nominees includes 77 percent White/Anglo, 10 percent Asian, 4 percent Black, 3 percent Hispanic/Latino, and 1% Pakistani/Indian, with 4% opting not to share their ethnicity.
The nominees are:
SBC Executive Committee
Term Expiring 2026
- Kentucky: Brian R. Horton, LifeSong, Russell, KY; replacing John A. LucasR, First, Pikeville, KY
- Mississippi: Lloyd Sweatt, Meadowood, Armory, MS; replacing Daniel L. (Dan) LanierR, Northcrest, Meridian, MS
Term Expiring 2027
- Pennsylvania-South Jersey: Timothy J. Boger, Big Woods, Lock Haven, PA; replacing Fred J. Neal, JrR, Harvest, Kittanning, PA
Term Expiring 2028
- Dakotas: Joseph J. (Jon) Ballard, Connection, Spearfish, SD; replacing Joshua D. (Josh) BonnerI, Calvary, Rapid City, SD
- Florida: James Ross, Church on Bayshore, Niceville, FL; replacing Erik D. CummingsDS, New Life, Miami, FL
- Georgia: Darey D. Kittle, Salem, Dalton, GA; replacing Jeremy D. MortonDS, First, Woodstock, GA
- Missouri: *Kevin M. Roberson, South Haven, Belton, MO; replacing Daniel E. CarrI, Canaan, St. Louis, MO
- Nevada: Gregory L. Fields, Nellis, Las Vegas, NV; replacing Hoyt A. SavageI, Foothills, Las Vegas, NV
- Northwest: Michael W. Crisp, Chehalem Valley, Newbert, OR; replacing John W. Batts, IVR, First, Clear Lake, WA
- Ohio: *Neisha S. Grubaugh, Jersey, New Albany, OH; replacing Erik SpohrDS, Centerville Christian, Centerville, OH
- Tennessee: David Evans, Springfield, Springfield, TN; replacing *Stacy S. BramlettI, First, Collierville, TN
- Wyoming: John G. Larramendy, Alcova, Alcova, WY; replacing Edward A. (Ed) TharpDS, Boyd Avenue, Casper, WY
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028
- Alabama: *Dana H. McCain, First, Dothan, AL
- Florida: Thomas D. (Dean) Inserra, City, Tallahassee, FL
- Kentucky: Nick W. Sandefur, Porter Memorial, Lexington, KY
- Louisiana: *Carolyn J. Fountain, Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA
- Maryland-Delaware-DC: Harold M. Phillips, Pleasant View, Port Deposit, MD
- Michigan: *Nancy W. Spalding, Cornerstone, Roseville, MI
- Mississippi: *Brian A. Cloys, Bayou View, Gulfport, MS
- North Carolina: *Jana J. White, Freedom, Lincolnton, NC
- Oklahoma: Michael P. (Mike) Keahbone, First, Lawton, OK
- South Carolina: David H. Sons, Lake Murray, Lexington, SC
- Virginia: *Joshua A. (Josh) Hetzler, Colonial Heights, South Chesterfield, VA
GuideStone Financial Resources
Term Expiring 2027
- Kentucky: †Wesley Noss, Buck Run, Frankfort, KY; replacing *Margaret GibsonR, Christ, Goshen, KY
Term Expiring 2028
- Colorado: *Keith A. Powell, Monument Hill, Monument, CO; replacing *Robert J. (Bob) BachmanI, Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO
- Louisiana: *Glenn Emfinger, First, Layfayette, LA; replacing *John (Johnny) Hoychick, Jr.I, First, Rayville, LA
- Maryland-Delaware-DC: *William H. (Bill) Peacock, Elvaton, Millersville, MD; replacing Randall T. BlackmonI, Faith, Cambridge, MD
- North Carolina: *James C. (Jimmy) Adams, II, Cornerstone, Greensboro, NC; replacing Deborah JeffersonR, Crosslink Community, Mebane, NC
- Northwest: †*Steven D. (Steve) Bryant, Highland, Redmond, OR; replacing *Ronald L. (Ron) BryantR, Highland, Redmond, OR
- Virginia: *Susan B. Parris, Franklin Heights, Rocky Mount, VA; replacing Kevin B. CummingsI, Fincastle, Fincastle, VA
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028
- California: *Patrick J. (Pat) Pavlian, Immanuel, Highland, CA
- Illinois: *Michael N. Allen, Uptown, Chicago, IL
- Mississippi: Shawn Parker, First, Madison, MS
- Tennessee: John T. (Chuck) Herring, First, Collierville, TN
- Texas: *K. Wayne Lee, First, Dallas, TX
International Mission Board
Term Expiring 2025
- Kansas-Nebraska: Steve D. Holdaway, LifeSpring, Bellevue, NE; replacing Mari ParkerR, First, Abilene, KS
Term Expiring 2028
- Florida: Timothy J. Hill, Sheridan Hills, Hollywood, FL; replacing *Jenna L. CobbI, First, Melbourne, FL
- Indiana: *Lyndy D. Stewart, Southside, South Bend, IN; replacing Max R. (Ray) DeeterI, Grace, Evansville, IN
- Kentucky: Nicholas R. (Nick) Clark, Oak Grove, Cadiz, KY; replacing *Mercedes LopezDS, Living Hope, Bowling Green, KY
- Louisiana: *Joy G. Regan, First, West Monroe, LA; replacing Joel G. WilliamsI, First, St. Francisville, LA
- New York: *Jangbae Jeon, Vassar Road, Poughkeepsie, NY; replacing Michael J. (Mike) McMahonDS, Lakeshore, Cicero, NY
- Tennessee: Scott C. Parkison, Stevens Street, Cookeville, TN; replacing Edward D. (David) Coombs, Jr.I, Bellevue, Memphis, TN
- Virginia: Ryan Thurston Brice, Nansemond River, Suffolk, VA; replacing Thurman R. HayesI, First, Suffolk, VA
- Virginia: Wendell D. Horton, Sky View Missionary, Fancy Gap, VA; filling New Position
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028
- Alabama: *Donna L. Garner, Woodmont, Florence, AL
- Alaska: Thomas A. (Tom) Hoffman, Fairview Loop, Wasilla, AK
- Arizona: Stephen P. Hayes, North Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
- Florida: David E. Beauchamp, Crescent Beach, St. Augustine, FL
- Georgia: Kevin C. Williams, First, Villa Rica, GA
- Mississippi: Jeffery D. Holeman, First, Oxford, MS
- Missouri: Gary R. (Rick) Hedger, Freshwater, Jefferson City, MO
- North Carolina: *Lori Accordini, Summit, Durham, NC
- Oklahoma: *William E. (Willie) Smith, Henderson Hills, Edmond, OK
- South Carolina: Trudy H. Crittendon, Concord, Anderson, SC
- Texas: *Jamie L. Crutchfield, Emmanuel, New Caney, TX
- Texas: Jason E. Gray, Redeemer, Abilene, TX
- Texas: *Carolina Pfeiffer, Southview, Rosharon, TX
Not to Be Replaced:
- Texas: James C. (Cliff) MaytonR, Memorial, Spring, TX
Lifeway Christian Resources
Term Expiring 2026:
- New Mexico: *Randy M. Egan, First, Santa Fe, NM; replacing Mike O. Napier SrR, First, Aztec, NM
Term Expiring 2028:
- Alabama: Michael C. Gentry, First, Decatur, AL; replacing Clayton K. SpeedI, First, Hartselle, AL
- Georgia: Bryan C. Myers, Central, Americus, GA; replacing *Michaelyn M. RozarDS, First, Watkinsville, GA
- Maryland-Delaware-DC: *Gail Roberta Tucker, Sharon, Lanham, MD; replacing Stephanie GreerDS, The Garden Church, Baltimore, MD
- Missouri: Kenneth J. Parker, First, Kearney, MO; replacing *Jose L. RuizI, Fellowship, Greenwood, MO
- New England: Joseph Han, Antioch, Cambridge, MA; replacing Daniel S. (Dan) ChoI, Antioch, Cambridge, MA
- Tennessee: *Kimberly H. Boatwright, First, Millington, TN; replacing *Luther D. McDanielI, First, Hendersonville, TN
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028:
- California: Ross Kwong, Bethany, Bellflower, CA
- New York: *Arnaldo J. Castillo, Fordham Community, Bronx, NY
- North Carolina: *Joshua Benfield, Fairview, Apex, NC
- Northwest: *Caleb Iorg, Garden, Portland, OR
- Virginia: *Elaine D. Hanger, Parkway, Moseley, VA
Not to Be Replaced:
- Texas: Bob PearleI, Birchman, Fort Worth, TX
North American Mission Board
Term Expiring 2025:
- Arizona: Chris S. Stull, Wellspring, Goodyear, AZ; replacing Jackie AllenR, Cross, Surprise, AZ
Term Expiring 2028:
- Michigan: Stan D. Turner, New City, Lincoln Park, MI; replacing Roy HenryI, Faith, Battle Creek, MI
- North Carolina: Ronnie Parrott, Christ Community, Huntersville, NC; replacing *Mark S. GilbertI, Calvary, Winston-Salem, NC
- Tennessee: John Mark Harrison, First, Knoxville, TN; replacing Grant GainesI, Belle Aire, Murfreesboro, TN
- Virginia: *Jennifer L. Clifton, Pillar, Dumfries, VA; replacing Eric J. ThomasI, First, Norfolk, VA
- Georgia: TJ Mauldin, First, Tifton, GA; replacing *George L. FalldineI, Second, Warner Robins, GA
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028:
- California: Jonathan W. Jarboe, Pathway, Redlands, CA
- Georgia: David Mills, Beallwood, Columbus, GA
- Georgia: *David J. Younker, Johnson Ferry, Marietta, GA
- Illinois: David C. Seaton, Heights Community, Collinsville, IL
- Maryland-Delaware-DC: *Warner Aldridge, Temple Hills, Temple Hills, MD
- Nevada: *Keith W. Brown, South Reno, Reno, NV
- Virginia: *Matt M. King, Remnant, Richmond, VA
Gateway Seminary
Term Expiring 2025:
- Virginia: Doug S. Echols, Bethel, Yorktown, VA; replacing Don L. PaxtonR, Rosedale, Abingdon, VA
Term Expiring 2029:
- Ohio: *Erin M. Shaw, Centerville, Centerville, OH; replacing David G. HillR, Northside, Springfield, OH
- At Large: Samuel Noh, Grace Redeemer, Anaheim, CA; replacing *Barbara E. Smith1, Immanuel, Highland, CA
- At Large: Nam Park, Immanuel, North Hills, CA; replacing *Vincent HayesI, New Seasons, Spring Valley, CA
- Florida: David K. Tarkington, First, Orange Parck, FL; replacing Louis EgipciacoDS, Elevate, Miami Lakes, FL
- Kentucky: *Denis Philip Tocci, Highland, Shelbyville, KY; replacing Andrew DyerI, Corinth, London, KY
- North Carolina: *D. Neal Hopper, Jr., Eastern Hills, Charlotte, NC; replacing *Arthur A. (Rally) deLeonI, Providence, Raleigh, NC
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:
- Alabama: Daniel Atkins, Taylor Road, Montgomery, AL
- West Virginia: Kyle D. Neal, Fairlawn Baptist Church, Parkersburg, WV
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Term Expiring 2025:
- Kansas-Nebraska: Brenda E. White, River Community, Wichita, KS; replacing Ralph B. LassiterR, Mt. Moriah, Omaha, NE
Term Expiring 2029:
- Arizona: Jeff Vanderford, Authentic Life, Tucson, AZ; replacing Charles S. WesnerI, First, Wellton, AZ
- California: (HaHyung) John Lee, First, Artesia, CA; replacing Darrow Perkins, Jr.DS, Mesa View, Poway, CA
- L ocal: *Josh T. Brown, Emmaus, Kansas City, MO; replacing Jon L. SappI, Western Hills, Topeka, KS
- Maryland-Delaware-DC: *Stephen J. (Joel) Wellum, Jr., Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, replacing *Phyllis J. MasonI, Colonial, Randallstown, MD
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:
- Arkansas: Jeffrey L. Dial, Life Line, Little Rock, AR
- Local: Jason R. Gentry, Hallsville Baptist, Hallsville, MO
- Mississippi: *Ashley R. Thompson, Gaston, Booneville, MS
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Term Expiring 2029:
- California: *Kevin N. Cho, First Chinese, Los Angeles, CA; replacing Sung Kyo WeeDS, New Life, Fremont, CA
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:
- Arizona: Daniel Martin, Tempe Christian, Tempe, AZ
- Georgia: Nolan S. Wood, Life, Athens, GA
- Illinois: *Dana L. Keating, Dorrisville, Harrisburg, IL
- Local: *Amanda T. Walker, Temple, Ruston, LA
- Tennessee: Roc Collins, Judson, Nashville, TN
Not to Be Replaced:
- Pennsylvania-South Jersey: *Charles D. (Toby) StewardI, First, Williamsport, PA
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Term Expiring 2027:
- Florida: Bob Block, First, Tampa, FL; replacing Aaron D. BurgnerR, Lakes, Lakeland, FL
Term Expiring 2029:
- Michigan: Dustin Rudolph, Del Cerro, La Mesa, CA; replacing Arthur E. (Art) WerryI, New Life, Fraser, MI
- Northwest: Travis Southern, Sola, Kennewick, WA; replacing Boris AlfaroR, Comunidad, Salem, OR
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:
- Georgia: *Ingrid T. Reynolds, Eagle’s Landing First, McDonough, GA
- Local: Michael Cummings, Deep Branch, Lumberton, NC
- Local: *Mary E. Wooten, Beulaville, Beulaville, NC
- Louisiana: Charles (Stewart) Holloway, First, Pineville, LA
- West Virginia: Thomas D. (Danny) Rumple, Cross Lanes, Cross Lanes, WV
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Term Expiring 2029:
- Florida: Lucas Almeida, Central, Melbourne, FL; replacing James B. (Jim) HenryI, Downtown, Orlando, FL
- Georgia: Clay T. Smith, Johnson Ferry, Marietta, GA; replacing Thomas E. RushI, Liberty, Hartwell, GA
- Local: *David S. Beck, Hurstbourne, Louisville, KY; replacing *Richard L. StaabI, Highview, Louisville, KY
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:
- Louisiana: James O. Jenkins, Baptist Bible, Shreveport, LA
- Maryland-Delaware-DC: Christopher B. Davis, Northwest, Reisterstown, MD
- Missouri: James E. Briggs, First, Fayette, MO
- South Carolina: Richard H. (Ricky) Stark, III, Wellford, Wellford, SC
- Tennessee: Bruce G. Chesser, First, Hendersonville, TN
- Virginia: Robert W. Pochek, First, Charlottesville, VA
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Term Expiring 2027:
- Georgia: Lee Lacey, First, Sandersville, GA; replacing *Andrew BunnellR, Prince Avenue, Bogart, GA
Term Expiring 2029:
- California: Michael Cordich, First, Glendora, CA; replacing Demetric Felton, Sr., Beyond The Walls, Temecula, CA
- Kansas-Nebraska: *Sylvana M. Airan, Southview, Lincoln, NE; replacing Ron J. PrachtI, Olivet, Wichita, KS
- Maryland-Delaware-DC: Vacant; replacing Michael L. (Mike) Trammell, Paramount, Hagerstown, MD
- At Large: *Nancy J. Rivera, Primera, Grand Prairie, TX; replacing *John M. RayburnI, Fellowship of the Parks, Keller, TX
- West Virginia: Vacant; replacing Aaron Sligar, Living River, Sutton, WV
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:
- At Large: Jonathan T. Hewet, First, Carrizo Springs, TX
- South Carolina: Tim G. Williams, Roebuck, Roebuck, SC
Not to Be Replaced:
- Pennsylvania-South Jersey: Darius NableE, The Church of the Good Shepherd, Cherry Hill, NJ
Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission
Term Expiring 2028:
- At Large: *Thomas P. Kakadelis, First, Aberdeen, NC; replacing *Kelly HancockI, North Richland Hills, North Richland Hills, TX
- New Mexico: *George Kevin Norwood, Bethel, Alamogordo, NM; replacing *Lori A. BovaI, Taylor Memorial, Hobbs, NM
- Northwest: Michael O. Lerma, First, Castle Rock, WA; replacing Alan E. GayleI, Fairfield, Eugene, OR
- West Virginia: Vacant; replacing *Preston T. WhiteI, Immanuel, Princeton, WV
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028:
- Arizona: Anthony J. Cox, Mercy Hill, Phoenix, AZ
- Louisiana: *Hannah Hunter Pounds, First, New Orleans, LA
- Maryland-Delaware-DC: *Lennox A. Graham, Colonial, Randallstown, MD
Not to Be Replaced;
- Michigan: Michael S. GuyerE, Treasuring Christ, Ann Arbor, MI
Committee on Order of Business
Term Expiring 2025:
- At Large: Myles Adamson, Favor City, Las Vegas, NV; replacing *Narri R. CooperD, New Seasons, Spring Valley, CA
Term Expiring 2027:
- At Large: Andrew J. Bailey, Cross, Phoenix, AZ; replacing Heiden RatnerI, Walk, Las Vegas, NV
- At Large: Paul T. Davis, Northcrest, Meridian, MS; replacing Palmer WilliamsI, Redemption City, Franklin, TN
Credentials Committee
Term Expiring: 2027:
- At Large: Vacant; replacing *James W. (Jim) AverettECN, Dawson Memorial, Birmingham, AL
Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2027:
- At Large: *Jonathan Sams, Image, Marietta, GA
Symbol Descriptions:
D – Deceased
DS – Declined to Serve
E – Eligible to Serve Another Term
ECN – Executive Committee Nominee
I – Ineligible to Serve Another Term
R – Resigned
* – Non-Church/Denominational Vocation
† – Interim Trustee
