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Committee on Nominations report released


The Committee on nominations has released its 2022 report.

Nominated by the Committee on Committees and elected by messengers, the Committee on Nominations nominates members to the Executive Committee and directors/trustees to boards, institutions, commissions and standing committees of the Convention.

The report is as follows:

SBC Executive Committee

 Term Expires in 2023

Alabama: Craig Carlisle, First, Gadsden
replacing Paul S. Hicks R, Good Shepherd Community, Hayden

Arizona: † Paul Lucas (Luke) Panter, Grace Fellowship, Maricopa

      replacing Chad Garrison R, Calvary, Lake Havasu City

Florida: *David Twiddy, Mission Hill, Temple Terrace
replacing *Rod D. Martin R, Rocky Bayou, Niceville

Georgia: *Travis Walker, Gospel Hope, Avondale Estates
replacing *Ricardo Avila R, Amistad Cristiana International, Gainesville

Missouri: *Curtis R. Ballard, Genesis, Eureka
replacing *James E. Freeman R, County Meadows, Independence

Pennsylvania-South Jersey: Fred J. Neal Jr., Harvest, Kittanning, PA replacing Kim Grueser R, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Tennessee: *Erin D. Bryson, First, Dickson
replacing *Robyn A. Hari R, ClearView, Franklin

Texas: Russ Barksdale, The Church on Rush Creek, Arlington
replacing Barbara Norris R, First, Waskom

Term Expires in 2024

Alabama: *Dana H. McCain, First, Dothan
replacing *L. Melissa Carlisle Golden R, First, Prattville

North Carolina: *Jana J. White, Freedom, Lincolnton
replacing *Modena Henderson R, Mercy, Charlotte

Virginia: *Joshua A. (Josh) Hetzler, The Heights, South Chesterfield replacing *H. Robert (Rob) Showers R, Gateway Community, South Riding

Term Expires in 2025

Georgia: † Katie Creery, Central, Warner Robins
replacing † Ann H. Watts R, Fellowship, Palmetto

Kansas-Nebraska: *Sanford W. Peterson, Emmanuel, Overland Park, KS replacing Mark R. Elliott R, LifeSpring, Bellevue, NE

Tennessee: † John T. Frank, First, Carthage
replacing Chuck T. Williams R, First, Covington

Term Expires in 2026

Alabama: *Ann Stafford, Southside, Dothan
replacing *Phyllis S. Ingram R, First, Montgomery

Arkansas: *Donald J. Wells Sr., Second, Conway
replacing *Paul E. (Gene) McPherson R, First, Benton

California: Anthony L. Dockery, St. Stephen Missionary, La Puente replacing Rolland E. Slade I, Meridian, El Cajon

Georgia: *Clyde A. Chester, Tabernacle, Cartersville
   replacing *Cheryl S. Samples I, Picketts Mill, Dallas

      Landon G. Dowden, Hebron, Dacula
   replacing Michael R. (Mike) Stone I, Emmanuel, Blackshear

Louisiana: John S. (Jack) Hunter, First, New Orleans
replacing Mike Holloway I, Cook, Ruston

South Carolina: *Sarah H. Rogers, Christ Fellowship, Greenville
replacing Robert W. (Bob) Neeley D, First, Spartanburg

Tennessee: Corey A. Cain, First, Seymour
 replacing Ron F. Hale R, West Jackson, Jackson

Texas: †*Tampa J. Nannen, Central, Jacksonville
   replacing †*James D. (Jim) Green DS, Sagemont, Houston

      Byron V. McWilliams, First, Odessa
   replacing Stephen Swofford R, First, Rockwall

Utah-Idaho: Michael E. Pless, Redeeming Life, Bountiful, UT
replacing James Gregory I, First Southern, Mountain Home, ID

Virginia: Drew Landry, Spotswood, Fredericksburg
replacing Timothy Hight I, GraceLife, Christiansburg

Eligible to Serve Another Term
Expiring in 2026

Alabama: Neal Hughes, Heritage, Montgomery

Alaska: Todd O. Burgess, First, Eagle River

Arkansas: Mollie Duddleston, Cross, Rogers

Florida: *Archalena B. Coats, Kingdom Covenant, Miami

Iowa: Todd Stiles, First Family, Ankeny

Kentucky: John A. Lucas, First, Pikeville

Mississippi: Daniel L. (Dan) Lanier, Northcrest, Meridian

Montana: Caleb T. Groteluschen, Capstone, Helena

North Carolina: Christopher N. Dickerson, Arran Lake, Fayetteville


GuideStone Financial Resources

Term Expires in 2026

Alabama: *James E. (Eric) Morgan, First, Prattville

      replacing *David S. Puckett I, Shades Mountain, Birmingham

New York: † *Danielle A. Kavanagh-Smith, Wake-Eden Community, Bronx

      replacing *Rene A. Trewick I, Bronx, Bronx

Eligible to Serve Another Term
Expiring in 2026

Arkansas: *David M. Rainwater, Immanuel, Little Rock

Georgia: *Deana F. Hames, First, Woodstock

Missouri: Timothy R. (Tim) Huddleston, New Beginnings Fellowship, Hollister

Nevada: Damian Cirincione, Shadow Hills, Las Vegas

Oklahoma: *James R. (Jim) Scrivner, First, Ada

South Carolina: *Gary L. Stooksbury, Millbrook, Aiken

Tennessee: *Christopher L. (Chris) Kelly, Third, Murfreesboro


International Mission Board

Term Expires in 2024

Arizona: Stephen P. Hayes, North Phoenix, Phoenix

      replacing Bret D. Burnett R, Mountain View, Tucson

Term Expires in 2025

Montana: † Sacha Hasenyager, Explore, Frenchtown

      replacing † Daniel S. Lambert R, Easthaven, Kalispell

North Carolina: *Shannon Wallace, Christ Community, Huntersville replacing Will Gatling R, Bay Leaf, Raleigh

Term Expires in 2026

Alabama: Tracie M. Griggs, Southside, Southside

       replacing Cecil M. Sanders Jr. I, First, Headland

Georgia: *Kristen Nichols, Mercy Hill, Marietta

      replacing William H. (Bill) Ricketts I, Prince Avenue, Bogart

Mississippi: *Justin Ryan Lohmeier, Hillcrest, New Albany

      replacing *William H. (Opie) Hurst I, Harrisburg, Tupelo

New England: *Allison Karr Blessen, City on a Hill, Brookline, MA

      replacing Sam Taylor I, Nashua, Nashua, NH

North Carolina: † Donald M. Cline, Mt. Anderson, Maiden

         replacing Michael Cloer I, Englewood, Rocky Mount

Ohio: *Marci C. Hare, First, Heath

      replacing Lawrence (Larry) Lambes I, Hillcrest, Carlisle

Tennessee: *Timothy S. Sheehy, Cornerstone, Germantown

       replacing Phillip D. Mitchell I, First, Adamsville

Texas: *Mary Jane Schwarz, First, McAllen

         replacing *Thom Polvogt I, First, Katy

      Gregory H. Pickering, Brazos Pointe, Lake Jackson

         replacing Robert M. (Mike) Simmons I, Hillcrest, Cedar Hill

Eligible to Serve Another Term

Expiring in 2026

Florida: Alan M. Brumback, Central, Sanford

Georgia: *Joyce A. Chambers, Grace, Monroe

Hawaii: Christopher Martin, Makakilo, Kapolei

Nevada: Thomas R. McCormick Jr., Hope, Las Vegas

New Mexico: John E. Hinze, First, Tucumcari

Oklahoma: Chris B. Wall, First, Owasso

South Carolina: R. Marshall Blalock, First, Charleston

Texas: John B. McCullough, Berea, Big Springs

      James C. (Cliff) Mayton, Memorial, Spring

      William T. (Tommy) Turner, First, Paris

Utah-Idaho: David A. Edmunds, Hope, Salt Lake City, UT

Wyoming: Daniel R. Brubeck, North Cheyenne, Cheyenne


Lifeway Christian Resources

Term Expires in 2023

Arizona: *Janet W. Shrader, Casas, Tucson

      replacing Cheri Dempsay R, First Sahuaro Ranch, Glendale

Term Expires in 2024

New York: †*Arnaldo J. Castillo, Fordham, Bronx

      replacing *Judith Sonich R, Bellewood, North Syracuse

North Carolina: *Joshua Benfield, Fairview, Apex

      replacing Yana J. Conner R, Oaks, Raleigh

Virginia: *Elaine D. Hanger, Parkway, Moseley

      replacing Gary Comeforo R, The Heights, Colonial Heights

Term Expires in 2025

Georgia: *Princess S. Moon, Image, Marietta

      replacing *Randall P. (Randy) Smith R, Johnson Ferry, Marietta

Term Expires in 2026

Florida: Scott E. Yirka, Hibernia, Fleming Island

      replacing James H. (Jimmy) Scroggins I, Family, West Palm Beach

Louisiana: *Seane S. Rice, Connect, New Orleans

      replacing *J.D. Perry I, Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge

New Mexico: *Kristin Overman, First, Albuquerque

      replacing *Linda K. Dean I, Emmanuel, Farmington

Oklahoma: *Lana E. Gragert, First, Choctaw

      replacing *Christopher (Todd) Fannin I, Life Fellowship, Pryor

Tennessee: *Elizabeth (Beth) Greene, First Concord, Knoxville

      replacing *Burt Landers I, First, Shelbyville

Texas: Tony Wolfe, Lakeland, Lewisville

         replacing Brad H. McLean I, First, New Braunfels

      Wes T. Terry, Broadview, Abilene

         replacing Brice D. Mandaville I, First, Seguin

      Ryan J. Gilbert, Lamar, Arlington

         replacing Roger A. Yancey I, West Conroe, Conroe

Eligible to Serve Another Term

Expiring in 2026

Alabama: Benjamin D. Posey, First, Leroy

Florida: Curtis D. Clark, Immanuel, Pace

Mississippi: Derrick Burt, First, Natchez

Ohio: Chad Keck, First, Kettering

Pennsylvania-South Jersey: *Madeline Harris, Ezekiel, Philadelphia, PA

South Carolina: *Cynthia M. Cook, South Main Street, Greenwood

Texas: Jacob M. Fitzgerald, Denman Avenue, Lufkin


North American Mission Board

Term Expires in 2023

West Virginia: Mason A. Ballard, Resurrection, Charleston

      replacing Brandon Carter R, Cross Lanes, Cross Lanes

Term Expires in 2025

South Carolina: Wallace H. Harris, First, Simpsonville

      replacing Randy Bradley R, Locust Hill, Travelers Rest

Texas: Stephen B. Trammel, First, Houston

      replacing Kenneth W. Priest R, Prestonwood, Plano

Term Expires in 2026

Alabama: † John C. Jenkins, Northport, Northport

      replacing Charles M. (Danny) Wood I, Shades Mountain, Birmingham

Florida: †*Josh Reavis, North Jacksonville, Jacksonville

      replacing † William E. (Willy) Rice DS, Calvary, Clearwater

New England: *Heather L. Kirk, Renewal, Boston, MA

      replacing David Saylor I, First, Manchester, CT

North Carolina: *David E. Amiss, Poplar Spring, Zebulon

      replacing *Cynthia E. (Cindy) Bush I, Bay Leaf, Raleigh

Northwest: *Daniel Kim, The Well, Bellevue, WA

      replacing Robert J. (Bob) Lowe I, First, Yelm, WA

Texas: Jeff Young, Champion Forest, Houston

      replacing Denny J. Gorena I, First, Leonard

Texas: *Amy N. Thompson, Redeemer, Lubbock

         replacing *Zoila Lopez I, First, Forney

      Caleb M. Turner, Mesquite Friendship, Mesquite

         replacing Jarrett L. Stephens I, Champion Forest, Houston

Eligible to Serve Another Term

Expiring in 2026

Florida: Brian E. Nall, Olive, Pensacola

Louisiana: Gevan L. Spinney, First, Haughton

Mississippi: Tommy Mitchell, Agricola, Lucedale

      Bill H. Wright, First, Purvis

Texas: Bill L. Coffey, Pinecrest, Silsbee


Gateway Seminary

Term Expires in 2024

West Virginia: † Kyle D. Neal, Fairlawn, Parkersburg

      replacing Donald R. Yeager R, Southside, Parkersburg

Term Expires in 2025

Virginia: Don L. Paxton, Rosedale, Abingdon

      replacing *Raul Lozoya DS, Remnant, Richmond

Term Expires in 2026

Maryland-Delaware-DC: Keith Myer, Harvest, Salisbury, MD

      replacing *Mark Trammell R, Mt. Airy, Mt. Airy, MD

At-Large: † Petro Moises Gomez, First, Irving, TX

      replacing Matt Carter R, Sagemont, Houston, TX

Term Expires in 2027

Arkansas: Kelly D. Womack, Grand Avenue, Fort Smith

      replacing Ronnie H. Deal I, First, Greenwood

Michigan: Jerome Taylor, Eastgate, Burton

      replacing Roberto R. Santos I, Philippine International, Taylor

Oklahoma: Heath Tucker, Waterloo Road, Edmond

      replacing M. Dale Griffin I, Immanuel, Shawnee

At-Large: Young S. McCann, Journey, San Luis Obispo, CA

      replacing *Robert Evans I, First, San Francisco, CA


Eligible to Serve Another Term

Expiring in 2027

Illinois: Kevin Carrothers, First, Rochester

Pennsylvania-South Jersey: *Thomas M. (Tom) Toone, East Shore, Harrisburg, PA

South Carolina: *Charles H. (Chuck) Morton, First, Taylors

At-Large: Walter A. Price, Fellowship in the Pass, Beaumont, CA


Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Term Expires in 2024

Mississippi: † Ashley R. Thompson, Gaston, Booneville

      replacing *Douglas C. Rule R, First, Jackso 

Term Expires in 2025

Local: †*Sadye Hudnall, Blue Valley, Overland Park, KS

      replacing Nathan G. Rose R, Liberty, Liberty, MO

Term Expires in 2027

Alabama: *Kris D. Cornutt, Twelfth Street, Rainbow City

      replacing *Ben O. Character I, Meadowbrook, Oxford

Louisiana: Jason P. Kees, East Leesville, Leesville

      replacing Randall H. Tompkins I, Calvary, Alexandria

Oklahoma: *Kelli Northcutt, First, Ponca City

      replacing *Larry W. Sheppard I, Clearview, Broken Arrow

Local: *Wade R. Pruitt, First, Clinton, OK

      replacing Bryan C. Pain I, First, Duncan, OK

Eligible to Serve Another Term

Expiring in 2027

Indiana: Larry T. Lewis, Vann Avenue, Evansville

Texas: *David C. Shanks, Travis Avenue, Fort Worth

Local: Jacob A. McMillian, Journey, St. Joseph, MO


New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Term Expires in 2023

Nevada: † Morné Martiz, Hope, Las Vegas

      replacing Samuel J. (Sam) Crouch R, Calvary, Elko

Local: † *Douglas J. Gunn, First, Jackson, MS

      replacing *Gary W. Fordham R, First, Petal, MS

Term Expires in 2026

Kentucky: Brian C. Hinton, Highview, Louisville

      replacing Tim L. Searcy R, Allen, Allen

Term Expires in 2027

Maryland-Delaware-DC: Rhonda B. Caldwell, Kettering, Upper Marlboro, MD

      replacing *Daniel Shieh I, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

New Mexico: Michael Kirby, Central, Clovis

      replacing David G. Brittain I, Celebration, Rio Rancho

Local: Reginald L. (Reggie) Bridges, Temple, Ruston, LA

      replacing Michael E. (Mike) Shaw I, First, Pelham

Eligible to Serve Another Term

Expiring in 2027

Arkansas: Larry D. White, Central, Conway

Florida: Mark W. Warnock, Family, West Palm Beach

Mississippi: *William P. (Phil) Hanberry, Temple, Hattiesburg

Ohio: Timothy E. Binns, First, Fairborn


Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Term Expires in 2027

Local: *Ronnie W. Campbell, Swift Creek, Midlothian, VA

      replacing *Charles H. Cranford I, Carmel, Charlotte, NC

Local: *Joe Maltempi, The Heights, South Chesterfield, VA

      replacing *James R. Marston, Jr. I, Hyland Heights, Lynchburg, VA

Eligible to Serve Another Term

Expiring in 2027

Alabama: Ed Litton, Redemption, Saraland

Arkansas: Ryan A. Martin, First, Rogers

Florida: Aaron D. Burgner, Lakes, Lakeland

New York: Charles E. (Chuck) Jennings, Ridgewood, Lockport


Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Term Expires in 2025

Local: *Mark A. Jordan, Third Avenue, Louisville, KY

      replacing *Howard A. Pope R, Hurstbourne, Louisville, KY

Term Expires in 2027

Arkansas: *Tamara J. Buck, Second, Conway

      replacing Jeff D. Breeding R, Midtown, Little Rock

Arkansas: Courtney Reissig, Immanuel, Little Rock

      replacing Nick G. Floyd I, Cross, Springdale

California: Stephen A. Jones, Immanuel, Highland

      replacing Alfred M. (Merril) Smoak Jr. I, Trinity, Livermore

Kentucky: *Glen W. (Wayne) Braswell, Porter Memorial, Lexington

replacing Elizabeth H. (Ellie) Coursey I, First, Henderson

Local: *Margaret G. Beachy, Ballardsville, LaGrange, KY

      replacing *Patricia A. Skelton I, Salem, Shelbyville, KY

Eligible to Serve Another Term

Expiring in 2027

Florida: H.B. Charles Jr., Shiloh, Jacksonville

Oklahoma: *Harold D. Mathena, Quail Springs, Oklahoma City

Tennessee: *Bobby T. Hancock, Bellevue, Cordova

Texas: *Sally M. Ramsay, Champion Forest, Houston

Local: *Thomas N. (Nat) Millican, Highview, Louisville, KY

At-Large: Bryan T. Myers, Faith, Fairbanks, AK


Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Term Expires in 2023

Florida: Bob Bumgarner, Chets Creek, Jacksonville

      replacing Herb M. Reavis Jr. R, North Jacksonville, Jacksonville

At-Large: *George E. West II, North Garland, Garland, Texas

      replacing *Jeanine D. Sanchez R, High Point, Austin

Term Expires in 2027

Georgia: *Andrew Bunnell, Prince Avenue, Bogart

      replacing Jeff W. Crook I, Blackshear Place, Flowery Branch

Ohio: *Joshua W. Grega, Lifepoint, Lewis Center

      replacing Cornelious C. (Connie) Hancock I, Springboro, Springboro

Texas: *Timothy A. Rothberg, Sagemont, Houston

      replacing J. Kie Bowman DS, Hyde Park, Austin

At-Large: Joshua W. Allen, Parkway Hills, Plano, TX

      replacing *Don Whorton I, First, Dallas, TX

Eligible to Serve Another Term

Expiring in 2027

Indiana: John C. Horn, City View, Avon

Louisiana: *Leon A. Stamm, Temple, Ruston

North Carolina: N. Todd Houston, Beach Road, Southport

At-Large: *Louie L. Lu, Birchman, Fort Worth, TX


Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission 

Term Expires in 2023

New England: Mitchell W. Kimbrell, Christ Memorial, Williston, VT replacing *Robert L. Orleck R, Baptist Fellowship, Randolph, VT

Term Expires in 2026

Kansas-Nebraska: *Greg G. Greer, River Community, Wichita, KS

      replacing Dan R. Anderson I, Prairie Hills Southern, Augusta, KS

Kentucky: Jaime F. Masso, Primera, Mayfield

      replacing Lynn O. Traylor I, Buckner, LaGrange

Mississippi: Matthew T. Morgan, Grace Community, Indianola

      replacing Mike Aultman I, Military, Sumrall

New York: *Paul Yoo, Fordham Community, Bronx

      replacing Robert Dean I, Tonawanda Indian, Basom

Eligible to Serve Another Term

Expiring in 2026

Illinois: D. Scott Foshie, Steeleville, Steeleville

Virginia: *Christine Hoover, Charlottesville Community, Charlottesville

At-Large: David E. Prince, Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY

      Kevin L. Smith, Family Church Village, West Palm Beach, FL


Committee on Order of Business

Term Expires in 2025

*Ashley S. Davis, Dublin, Dublin, OH

      replacing *Steven F. Bates I, First, Winnfield, LA

*Beth Holmes, Yellow Creek, Owensboro, KY

      replacing *C. Joyce Hall I, Broadmoor, Madison, MS


CredentialS Committee

Term Expires in 2024

*Jonathan Sams, Image, Marietta, GA

      replacing Roger Spradlin I, Valley, Bakersfield, CA

Term Expires in 2025

  Jill R. Rayburn, Edwards Road, Greenville, SC

      replacing Greg Fields I, Nellis, Las Vegas, NV

  Meagan N. Stedman, First, Westwego, LA

      replacing *Sara K. Mills R, Friendship, Conway, AR

†Carolyn Fountain, Franklin Avenue, New Orleans

              replacing *Stacy Bramlett ECN, First, Collierville, TN


Symbol Descriptions
D – Deceased  |  DS – Declined to Serve  |  ECN -Executive Committee Nominee  |  I – Ineligible for Second Term  |  R – Resigned

* – Non-Church/Denominational-Related (Vocation)  |  † – Changes reflected since published Baptist Press article (April 29, 2022)

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