Committee on Nominations report released

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DALLAS (BP) – The Committee on Nominations has released its 2026 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:

COMMITTEE ON ORDER OF BUSINESS

Term Expiring 2029:

• At Large: David W. Little, First, Abbeville, SC; replacing Cory Hines^I, Coggin Avenue, Brownwood, TX
• At Large: Richard A. (Rich) Starnes, North Shore, Rocky Mount, MO; replacing Bryant Sims^I, First Mt. Moriah, Greenwood, SC

Term Expiring 2030 – pending approval of EC Recommendation 7

• At Large: §*Douglas W. Holtz, Brentwood, Brentwood, TN; filling New Position
• At Large: §Reagan Wagoner, Grace Point Fellowship, Middletown, OH; filling New Position

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

Term Expiring 2029:

• At Large: *David E. Closson, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC; replacing Christopher S. Osborne^I, Cross Church, Fort Worth, TX
• At Large: §*Jeanine Sanchez^ECN, High Point, Austin, TX; replacing Kevin W. James^I, New Creation Bible, Tracy, CA

ETHICS AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY COMMISSION

Term Expiring 2027:

• Ohio: †James D. (JD) Davis, Dublin, Dublin, OH; replacing *Sarah M. Young^R, Dayton Avenue, Xenia, OH

Term Expiring 2028:

• Arizona: †Chad Murrell, Vista, Scottsdale, AZ; replacing Anthony J. Cox^R, Mercy Hill, Phoenix, AZ

Term Expiring 2029:

• Arkansas: §Jeff W. Thompson, East Side, Fort Smith, AR; replacing Ryan Johnson^R, First, Elkins, AR

Term Expiring 2030:

• At Large: *Timothy A. Garrison, Second, Springfield, MO; replacing David E. Prince^I, Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY
• At Large: †Mariano I. Sarabia, First, O’Fallon, IL; replacing Jon C. Nelson^R, Soma Community, Jefferson City, MO
• Colorado: *Jessica M. Dixon, Storyline, Arvada, CO; filling New Position
• Illinois: Bruce M.B. Kirk, Alpha Missionary, Bolingbrook, IL; replacing D. Scott Foshie^I, Chatham, Chatham, IL
• Michigan: *Andrew J. Spencer, CrossPointe, Monroe, MI; filling New Position
• Mississippi: †*Dana R. Parsons, First, Wiggins, MS; replacing Matthew T. Morgan^R, Grace, Indianola, MS

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2030:

• Kansas-Nebraska: *Sam A. Morris^E, The Bridge, Wichita, KS
• Kentucky: Jaime F. Masso^E, Primera, Mayfield, KY
• New York: Alvin Whilby, Jr.^E, Wake Eden Community, Bronx, NY
• Virginia: *Heather C. Sells^E, River Oak, Chesapeake, VA

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Term Expiring 2028:

• Mississippi: *Robert Winklepeck, Fairview, Columbus, MS; replacing *Brian A. Cloys^R, Bayou View, Gulfport, MS

Term Expiring 2029:

• Kentucky: *Andy Weeks, Hurstbourne, Louisville, KY; replacing *Marcella M. Crenshaw^R, Parkway, Bardstown, KY

Term Expiring 2030:

• Alabama: Mark Bethea, First, Montgomery, AL; replacing Donald (Neal) Hughes^I, Heritage, Montgomery, AL
• Florida: *Melody Lee, First Gray Gables, Callahan, FL; replacing *Archalena B. Coats^I, Kingdom Covenant, Miami, FL
• Georgia: §*Peter T. Madsen, Dogwood, Tyrone, GA; replacing Clyde Anthony (Tony) Chester^I, Tabernacle, Cartersville, GA
• Iowa: Pablo A. Miguez, First Family, Ankeny, IA; replacing Roger T. (Todd) Stiles^I, First Family, Ankeny, IA
• North Carolina: Christopher J. (Chris) Griggs, First Welcome, Lexington, NC; replacing Christopher N. (Chris) Dickerson^I, Arran Lake, Fayetteville, NC

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2030:

• Alabama: *David H. Spencer^E, Circlewood, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Alaska: Don E. Shannon^E, Sunset Hills, Anchorage, AK
• Arkansas: Mollie Duddleston^E, Cross, Rogers, AR
• Arkansas: *Donald J. (Donny) Wells, Sr.^E, Second, Conway, AR
• California: Anthony L. (Tony) Dockery^E, St. Stephen, La Puente, CA
• Georgia: Landon G. Dowden^E, Hebron, Dacula, GA
• Kentucky: Hank Garner^E, Lone Oak First, Paducah, KY
• Louisiana: John S. (Jack) Hunter^E, First, New Orleans, LA
• Mississippi: Lloyd Sweatt^E, Meadowood, Amory, MS
• Montana: Caleb T. Groteluschen^E, Capstone, Helena, MT
• South Carolina: *Sarah H. Rogers^E, Christ Fellowship, Greenville, SC
• Tennessee: Corey Cain^E, First, Seymour, TN
• Texas: Byron V. McWilliams^E, First, Odessa, TX
• Texas: *Tampa J. (Tam) Nannen^E, Central, Jacksonville, TX
• Utah-Idaho: Michael E. (Mike) Pless^E, Canyons Church, Cottonwood Heights, UT
• Virginia: Drew Landry^E, Spotswood, Fredericksburg, VA

GATEWAY SEMINARY

Term Expiring 2028:

• At Large: Zachary R. (Zack) Dunckley, The Mission, Issaquah, WA; replacing Robert L. (Rob) Pengra^R, Hope, Portland, OR

Term Expiring 2031:

• At Large: Dustin J. Saunders, Del Cerro, La Mesa, CA; replacing *Wilfred Selvaraj^I, First, San Francisco, CA
• At Large: *Justin Tidwell, Fellowship, Beaumont, CA; replacing Philip W. Kell^I, Woodward Park, Fresno, CA
• At Large: §Jason C. Omahen, Cedar Pointe, Cedar Park, TX; replacing Pedro Moises Gomez^R, First, Irving, TX
• Indiana: *Mackenzie (Mac) Zambrano, Hope Community, Brownsburg, IN; replacing Steven N. Davidson^I, First, Sellersburg, IN
• New Mexico: Stephen P. Baum, First West, Albuquerque, NM; replacing Stephen C.M. Long^I, Tender Mercy, Bosque Farms, NM
• Tennessee: John M. Enoch, Covenant, Collierville, TN; replacing Michael Day^I, Faith, Bartlett, TN

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2031:

• Maryland-Delaware-DC: Justin L. Woods^E, South Shore, Crownsville, MD
• Missouri: Brandon L. Boatner^E, Remix Church (Dorsett Village), Maryland Heights, MO

GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Term Expiring 2030:

• Arkansas: *Jim C. Petty, First, Van Buren, AR; replacing *David M. Rainwater^I, Immanuel, Little Rock, AR
• Georgia: *Richard L. Davis, Providence, Tallapoosa, GA; replacing *Deana Hames^I, First, Woodstock, GA
• Michigan: Christopher M. (Chris) Cox, Lakepointe, Shelby Township, MI; filling New Position
• Missouri: Wesley C. Vance, Crossway, Springfield, MO; replacing Timothy R. (Tim) Huddleston^I, Second, Springfield, MO
• Pennsylvania-South Jersey: *Albert M. (Bert) Bruce, Jr., Keystone, Montgomeryville, PA; filling New Position
• South Carolina: *April Collins, Millbrook, Aiken, SC; replacing *Gary L. Stooksbury^I, Millbrook, Aiken, SC
• Tennessee: *Kimberly W. (Kim) Young, Gallaher Memorial, Knoxville, TN; replacing *Christopher L. Kelly^I, Third, Murfreesboro, TN
• Virginia: Joseph R. (Joe) Mayes, Mount Pleasant, Colonial Heights, VA; filling New Position

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2030:

• Alabama: *James E. (Eric) Morgan^E, First, Prattville, AL
• New York: *Danielle A. Kavanagh-Smith^E, Wake-Eden Community, Bronx, NY

Not to be Replaced:

• Nevada: Damian Cirincione^I, Shadow Hills, Las Vegas, NV
• Oklahoma: *James R. (Jim) Scrivner^I, First, Ada, OK

INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD

Term Expiring 2027:

• Louisiana: Timothy E. Williams, Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA; replacing Michael R. (Mike) Benefield^R, Temple, Ruston, LA

Term Expiring 2028:

• Kentucky: *Cathy B. Stafford, Buck Run, Frankfort, KY; replacing Nicholas R. (Nick) Clark^R, Oak Grove, Cadiz, KY

Term Expiring 2029:

• Dakotas: Josh Bonner, Calvary, Rapid City, SD; replacing *Bruce L. Roach^R, Cross Roads, Minot, ND
• Florida: *David L. Rau, Wakulla Springs, Crawfordville, FL; replacing *Pam Butler^R, Olive, Pensacola, FL

Term Expiring 2030:

• Florida: Ryan V. Mason, First, Hilliard, FL; replacing Alan M. Brumback^I, First, Naples, FL
• Georgia: Mary H. Cox, North Metro, Braselton, GA; replacing *Joyce A. Chambers^I, Grace, Monroe, GA
• Mississippi: *Daniel P. Edney, First, Vicksburg, MS; replacing *Justin R. Lohmeier^DS, Hillcrest, New Albany, MS
• New Mexico: Kyle D. Stevens, Christ, Albuquerque, NM; replacing John E. Hinze^I, First, Artesia, NM
• Oklahoma: *Ray Foreman, South Tulsa, Tulsa, OK; replacing Chris B. Wall^I, First, Owasso, OK
• South Carolina: Dennis J. (DJ) Horton, Church at The Mill, Moore, SC; replacing R. Marshall Blalock^I, First, Charleston, SC
• Tennessee: Benjamin T. (Ben) Shoun, Arrowhead, Morristown, TN; filling New Position
• Texas: Jonathan B Coleman, Harvey, Stephenville, TX; replacing William T. (Tommy) Turner^I, First, Paris, TX
• Texas: Jesse M Payne, West Conroe, Conroe, TX; replacing John B. McCullough^I, Trinity, Bonham, TX

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2030:

• Alabama: Tracie M. Griggs^E, Southside, Southside, AL
• Georgia: *Kristen Nichols^E, Mercy Hill, Marietta, GA
• Hawaii: Carlos I. Higa^E, Hamama Community, Kaneohe, HI
• Nevada: Thomas R. McCormick, Jr.^E, Hope, Las Vegas, NV
• New England: *Allison Karr Blessen^E, City on a Hill, Brookline, MA
• North Carolina: Donald M. Cline^E, Mt. Anderson, Maiden, NC
• Ohio: *Marci C. Hare^E, First, Heath, OH
• Tennessee: *Timothy S. Sheehy^E, Cornerstone, Germantown, TN
• Texas: Gregory H. Pickering^E, Brazos Pointe, Lake Jackson, TX
• Texas: *Mary Jane Schwarz^E, First, McAllen, TX
• Utah-Idaho: *David A. Edmunds^E, Hope, Salt Lake City, UT
• Wyoming: Rondie H. Taylor^E, Boyd Avenue, Casper, WY

LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN RESOURCES

Term Expiring 2030:

• Alabama: William D. (Bill) Johnston, Dawson Memorial, Homewood, AL; replacing Benjamin D. Posey^I, First, Leroy, AL
• Florida: Pedro J. Linares, LifePointe, Eustis, FL; replacing Curtis D. Clark^I, Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL
• Louisiana: Kathy S. Kirk, First, Farmerville, LA; replacing *Seane’ S. Rice^DS, Connect, New Orleans, LA
• Mississippi: *Frank D. Carlisle, First, Madison, MS; replacing Derrick Burt^I, First, Natchez, MS
• Ohio: *Ginger F. Gilhooly, Centerville Christian Fellowship, Centerville, OH; replacing Chad Keck^I, First Kettering, Dayton, OH
• Pennsylvania-South Jersey: Phillip J. Huggins, First, Rochester, PA; replacing *Madeline Harris^I, Ezekiel, Philadelphia, PA
• South Carolina: James A. (Andy) Roberson, South Main, Greenwood, SC; replacing *Cynthia M. Cook^I, South Main Street, Greenwood, SC
• Texas: Alan J. Arthur, First, San Saba, TX; replacing Ryan J. Gilbert^DS, Lamar, Arlington, TX
• Texas: *Carla L. Lasater, First, Bowie, TX; replacing Jacob M. Fitzgerald^I, Denman Avenue, Lufkin, TX

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2030:

• Florida: Scott E. Yirka^E, Hibernia, Fleming Island, FL
• New Mexico: *Randy M. Egan^E, First, Santa Fe, NM
• Oklahoma: *Lana E. Gragert^E, First, Choctaw, OK
• Tennessee: *Beth Greene^E, First, Knoxville, TN
• Texas: Matt E. Surber^E, Mission City, San Antonio, TX
• Texas: Wes T. Terry^E, Broadview, Abilene, TX

MIDWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Term Expiring 2027:

• Local: †*William C. (Will) Wilson, Jr., Goldsby, Goldsby, OK; replacing Collin G. Coffee^R, Calvary, Inola, OK

Term Expiring 2031:

• Local: *Jeremy J. Lloyd, Fellowship, Wildwood, MO; replacing Chad McDonald^I, Lenexa, Lenexa, KS
• Missouri: †Eddie Bumpers, Crossway, Springfield, MO; replacing M. Lane Harrison^R, LifePoint, Ozark, MO
• New England: *Patrick Liu, Antioch, Cambridge, MA; replacing Emmanuel P. Fontaine^I, Grace and Faith, Saugus, MA
• Tennessee: Thomas W. (Tom) Agnew, Emmanuel, Lavergne, TN; replacing *Sarah E. (Elicia) Walker^DS, First, Sparta, TN

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2031:

• Florida: Mark E. Penick^E, First, Brandon, FL
• Local: LeRon G. West^E, Gilcrease Hills, Tulsa, OK

NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Term Expiring 2027:

• New Mexico: *Ryan K. Coffey, First, Bloomfield, NM; replacing Michael Kirby^R, Central, Clovis, NM

Term Expiring 2031:

• Local: *David A. Barrington, Lakeshore, New Orleans, LA; replacing Shannon Brown^DS, Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA
• Local: *John C. (Chris) Thurman, Easthaven, Brookhaven, MS; replacing Gary B. Shows^I, Temple, Hattiesburg, MS
• Michigan: Ray A. Ruffin, Jr., New Found Hope Community, Redford, Michigan; filling New Position
• Missouri: Jonathon D. Woodyard, First, Bolivar, MO; replacing *Marvin A. Daniels^DS, Mosaic, Kansas City, MO
• New York: *Hendel J. Gonzalez, Somerset Hills, Basking Ridge, NJ; replacing *Kristen C. Phelps^R, New City, New York, NY
• North Carolina: Jordon R. Willard, First, Weddington, NC; replacing *Kevin R. Chaney^I, Hickory Grove, Charlotte, NC
• Pennsylvania-South Jersey: William S. (Will) Land, Harvest, Kittanning, PA; filling New Position
• West Virginia: Timothy D. (Tim) Turner, Good Shepherd, Scott Depot, WV; replacing Allan D. Thompson^R, Immanuel, Princeton, WV

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2031:

• Kentucky: Brian C. Hinton^E, Highview, Louisville, KY
• Local: *Joshua L. (Josh) Proffitt^E, First, Lafayette, LA

NORTH AMERICAN MISSION BOARD

Term Expiring 2027:

• Indiana: *Brandon Todd, Georgetown Southern, Georgetown, IN; replacing Isaiah Turner^R, First, Henryville, IN

Term Expiring 2030:

• Florida: James R. Bridwell, Pioneer, Crawfordville, FL; replacing Brian E. Nall^I, Olive, Pensacola, FL
• Louisiana: *Wiley R. (Randy) Smith, First, Denham Springs, LA; replacing Gevan L. Spinney^I, First, Haughton, LA
• Mississippi: *Patricia C. (Patti) Gandy, First, Madison, MS; replacing Tommy Mitchell^I, Agricola, Lucedale, MS
• Mississippi: *Jason Paulk, Longview Point, Hernando, MS; replacing Bill H. Wright^I, Trinity, Vicksburg, MS
• Tennessee: John S Allen, Emmanuel, Collierville, TN; filling New Position
• Texas: Josh Fields, First, Iowa Park, TX; replacing *Amy N. Thompson^DS, Redeemer, Lubbock, TX
• Texas: *Michelle L. Reynolds, First, Houston, TX; replacing Bill L. Coffey^I, Pinecrest, Silsbee, TX

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2030:

• Alabama: John C. Jenkins^E, Northport, Northport, AL
• Florida: Joshua L. (Josh) Reavis^E, North Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
• New England: *Heather L. Kirk^E, Renewal, Boston, MA
• Northwest: *Daniel B. Kim^E, The Well Community, Bellevue, WA
• Texas: Caleb M. Turner^E, Mesquite Friendship, Mesquite, TX
• Texas: Jeff Young^E, Champion Forest, Houston, TX

Not to be Replaced:

• North Carolina: *David E. Amiss^I, Poplar Spring, Zebulon, NC

SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Term Expiring 2028:

• Local: *Shannon L. Underwood, Villa Heights, Roanoke, VA; replacing Kyler J. Smith^R, Hickory Grove, Charlotte, NC

Term Expiring 2031:

• Local: Ryan S. Goodroe, Utica, Seneca, SC; replacing *Timothy C. Dale^I, Redeemer, Wilson, NC
• Local: *Lance W. Smith, Forest, Forest, VA; replacing *Carlos F. Goodrich^I, Center Grove, Clemmons, NC
• Mississippi: §*Julius R. (Randy) Mascagni, Morrison Heights, Clinton, MS; replacing T. Brett Golson^I, Leaf River, Collins, MS

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2031:

• Indiana: Alan D. Scott^E, Oakhill, Evansville, IN
• Missouri: Michael T. Byrd^E, Faith Community Bible, St. Louis, MO

SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Term Expiring 2029:

• Virginia: †Matt Smethurst, River City, Richmond, VA; replacing Robert W. Pochek^R, First, Charlottesville, VA

Term Expiring 2031:

• California: Jeff J. Mooney, Redeemer, Riverside, CA; replacing *Danny R. Hernandez^R, ECHO, Chino, CA
• Georgia: Austin H. (Hunter) Roe, First, Bremen, GA; replacing Timothy A. (Tim) McCoy^I, Ingleside, Macon, GA
• Local: *Mark E. Pulliam, Clifton, Louisville, KY; replacing *Jeremiah W. (Jeremy) Rhoden^I, Clifton, Louisville, KY
• Mississippi: *Jason C. Simon, First, Oxford, MS; replacing *William D. (Bill) Sones^I, First, Brookhaven, MS
• North Carolina: Dave Russell, Oakhurst, Charlotte, NC; replacing *David P. Bruce^I, Lake Hills, Candler, NC
• Oklahoma: Nick J. Johnson, First, Lindsay, OK; replacing Joe D. Ligon^I, First, Marlow, OK
• South Carolina: Wesley D. Church, First, Columbia, SC; replacing Joshua W. Powell^I, Taylors, Taylors, SC
• Texas: *Jacob J. Speight, Parkway, Victoria, TX; replacing *A. Keith Daniels^I, MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX
• Virginia: †*Randolph D. Alles, Franconia, Alexandria, VA; replacing Will H. Langford^R, Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2031:

• Alabama: Benjamin S. Stubblefield^E, Spring Hill, Mobile, AL
• Illinois: Scott Nichols^E, Crossroads, Carol Stream, IL
• Local: *John C. Piwetz^E, Crossroads, Elizabethtown, KY

SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Term Expiring 2031:

• Alabama: Darryl L. Craft, Whitesburg, Huntsville, AL; replacing Jeff Meyers^D, First, Opelika, AL
• Arkansas: David H. Mason, Walnut Valley, Hot Springs, AR; replacing Richard B. (Brad) Lewter^DS, Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR
• Michigan: Jay A. Anderson, CrossPointe, Monroe, MI; filling New Position
• New Mexico: Reed J. Redus, First, Santa Fe, NM; replacing Jonathan D. Richard^I, First, Estancia, NM
• Pennsylvania/South Jersey: *Mantel Featherson, Keystone, Montgomeryville, PA; filling New Position
• Virginia: Bryan E. Smith, First, Roanoke, VA; replacing Matthew A. Kirkland^I, Crosslink Community, Harrisonburg, VA

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2031:

• At Large: *Angela Duncan^E, Mambrino, Granbury, TX
• Kentucky: *James W. Taylor^E, Parkway, Lexington, KY
• Nevada: §Mike Bussey^E, Walk, Las Vegas, NV

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

§ – Changes reflected since published Baptist Press article (April 23, 2026)

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