Welcome to Metro 2008! The Metro committee would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to beautiful Destin, Florida and to the 2008 Youth Ministers Metro Association Conference. We are glad that you are here and are praying that you find this week both encouraging and challenging as we experience all that the Lord has in store for us. Metro provides a unique opportunity for you to spend quality time with other youth ministers in fellowship. There will be a lot of laughing, sharing, listening, and casting vision together as we seek to draw close to the Father. So many times when pastors get together, the conversation turns to the outward expressions of our ministries. This year at Metro, our focus is on you! I believe that it should be our prayer that our ministries would abound more and more in knowledge and “depth of insight.” (Phil 1:9) It is an honor to serve as your chairman this year. It has been a privilege to serve you in the past months prior to this week together. Monday evenings have been a special blessing as my family has gathered to pray for yours. I have found much joy in asking for the Lord’s hand to guide this week’s conversations and events. I am confident that the Lord will speak to all of us this year and give us the “depth of insight” that can only come from Him. It is my prayer that we will leave challenged and encouraged to better the ministries we have been entrusted with and to better the care for those placed in our primary and public ministries. Have a wonderful week. We’re so excited you are here!
Hebrews 10:24,
Steve Wright Associate Pastor of Student Ministries Providence Baptist Church Chairman of METRO
Steve Wright
Scott Heath
Chairman
East Coast Representative
Shawn Smith
Walt Ballou
Chairman Elect
West Coast Representative
Chris Lovell Past Chairman
METRO SCHEDULE 2008 Sunday – April 20, 2008 3:00–5:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Check in @ Tops’l Registration Office Dinner with Spouses Pavilion Deck @ Tops’l – (sponsored by Tops’l Resort Quest) Introductions and Mixer @ Centre Court
Monday – April 21, 2008 8:15 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:15 AM 10:45 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
Full breakfast @ Club Pool (sponsored by Boyce College) Music by Chris White/Devo by Steve Wright @ Centre Court Session 1: HEART: Dr. Johnny Derouen on Prayer Break – (sponsored by Global Youth Ministry) Session 2: HEART: Earle Finley on Personal Walk Lunch @ Club Pool with wives (sponsored by Word Of Life) Session 3: HEART: Jeff Lovingood on Heart for Ministry
Afternoon
Free time and Volleyball Tournament on the beach
Evening
Dinner on your own
Tuesday – April 22, 2008 8:15 AM
Full breakfast @ Centre Court (sponsored by Chick-fiil-A)
9:00 AM
Music by Chris White/Devo by Walter Ballou @ Centre Court
9:20 AM
Session 4: HOME: Dr. Allan Jackson on Family Ministry and Encouraging Parents
10:10 AM
Break – (sponsored by Guidestone Financial)
10:30 AM
Session 5: HOME: Jerry Royal on Practical Family Ministry and Q & A time
12:00 PM
Lunch @ Club Pool with wives (sponsored by “One Verse” Seed Company)
Afternoon
Free time
5:00- 8:30 PM
Dinner Cruise at boarding out of Baytowne Marina at Sandestin Gold & Beach Resort (sponsored by Student Life)
METRO SCHEDULE 2008 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:15 AM 9:00 AM 9:20 AM 10:10 AM
Full breakfast @ Club Pool (sponsored by NAMB) Music by Chris White/Devo by Scott Heath @ Centre Court Session 6: HANDS: Dr. Jimmy Scroggins on Ministry within our homes Break – (sponsored by NOBTS & SWBTS)
10:30 AM 11:30 AM
Session 7: HANDS: Randy Hall on Passion for his Family Materials Exchange (sponsored by “GoTo” Youth Ministry) Ship your boxes home before you leave: UPS Store (Open M-F 8am-6pm) 10859 Emerald Coast Parkway West Suite 204 Destin, FL 32550 (850) 837-6011
12:00 PM 1:30 PM Afternoon Evening
Lunch with wives @ Club Pool (sponsored by Student Leadership University) Golf Tournament @ Emerald Bay (sponsored by Inquest Ministries) Free time (whoever doesn’t play golf) Dinner on your own
Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:15 AM
Full breakfast @ Club Pool (sponsored by Group Publishing)
8:30 AM
Music by Chris White Band / Devo by Shawn Smith @ Centre Court
9:00 AM
Business Session
9:20 AM
Session 8: HABITS: Chris White on Fighting Temptation
10:10 AM 10:30 AM
Break – (sponsored by Mobilizing Students- Chris White) Session 9: SHOP TALK: Shawn Smith (open discussion)
12:00 PM
Lunch @ Club Pool with wives (sponsored by Lifeway)
See you next year!!
WORSHIP LEADER AND SPEAKERS
Earle and Sara Finley Mr. Finley is the managing partner of Evergreen Properties which specializes in land, commercial and residential brokerage. Earle is a member of Providence Baptist Church where he serves as an Elder. He is also Director of the A.E. Finley Foundation. Earle is a 1957 graduate of Western Maryland College with a B.A. degree in Psychology. He is married to Sara Price Finley, whom he met in college and married after graduation. Earle and Sara celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 15, 2007. Earle and Sara are the parents of four children and grandparents of nineteen grandchildren.
Chris White Chris White has been a faithful member of Metro as a Youth Pastor since 1998. In 2001, Chris established Spirit & Truth Worship, Inc., a student worship & missions ministry focused on helping students encounter the presence of Christ through worship experiences, while also providing a global missions platform to mobilize student groups to every continent with the Gospel. Chris spends 200+ days a year traveling full-time with the CHRISWHITEBAND leading worship in a variety of student events across the country, while serving as President of MOBILIZING STUDENTS, the global missions division of Spirit & Truth Worship designed to give student ministries, college campuses, and Christian schools an inexpensive, yet full-service experience in global mission trips. This summer, Chris will oversee 21 international trips to 5 locations, on 4 continents. Chris is married to Christy, and they have 2 children, Jake (10) and Caroline (7). They make their home in Franklin, TN
SPONSORS Meals Boyce College Jimmy Scroggins Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 2825 Lexington Road Louisville KY 40280 jscroggins@sbts.edu Lifeway Christian Resources Scott Stevens One Lifeway Plaza Nashville TN 37234 615.251.8128 Scott.stevens@lifeway.com Student Life Randy Hall, President PO Box 36040 Birmingham AL 35236 1.800.718.2267 rhall@studentlife.net Chick-Fil-A Impact 360 Katy Thompson P. O. Box 700 Armuchee, GA 30105 678.999.2181 Ext. 360 North American Mission Board Chad Childress 4200 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 770.410.6342 G3 Worship Larry Pearce 669 Airport Freeway Suite 101 Hurst, TX 76053 817-553-0050 larry@g3worship.com
Student Leadership University Jay Strack 7380 Sand Lake Road Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32819 1.888.260.2900 (toll free) 407.248.0300 407.248.0301 (fax) Tops’l & Resort Quest Amanda Burk Managed by ResortQuest 9011 Hwy. 98 West Destin, FL 32550 850.267.9122 (office) 850.267.9168 (Fax) “One Verse” Seed Company Jonathan Kern 3030 Matlock Road Suite 104 Arlington, TX 76015 817.557.2121 1.877.593.7333 (toll free) Jonathan_kern@tsco.org Group Publishing Fred Whaples 888.760.5037 FWaples@group.com Global Youth Ministry Bobby McGraw 40 Blackhawk Trail Chatsworth, GA 30705 877.251.1800 bobby@globalyouthministry.org
SPONSORS Breaks GuideStone Financial Resources Don McCloud 2401 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX 75201-1498 Word of Life Fellowship, Inc. Mike Calhoun P. O. Box 600 Schroon Lake, NY 12870 518.494.6234 mikec@wol.org Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Johnny Derouen P.O. Box 22447 Ft. Worth, TX 76122 817.923.1921 jderouen@swbts.edu
Mobilizing Students Chris White 16748 E. Smoky Hill Rd #244 Aurora, CO 80015 404.428.8152 chriswhite@mobilizingstudents.com Youth Ministry Institute New Orleans Seminary Allen Jackson N.O.B.T.S. 3939 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70126 504.282.4455 Ext. 3208
SPONSORS Other Binders and Logo Providence Baptist Church Kristie Melvin 6339 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612 919-326-3000 Kristie@pray.org
Golf Tournament InQuest Ministries Steve Wright P. O. Box 2055 Wake Forest, NC 27588 1.800.776.1893 Ext. 201 www.inquest.org
Boxes
Covenant Eyes
Go to Youth Ministry Chuck Gartman 5305 69th Lubbock, TX 79424 806.368.7600 www.gotoyouthministry.com
Sam Black 1525 W. King Street P.O. Box 637 Owosso, MI 48867 877.479.1119 ext. 8018 sblack@covenanteyes.com
2008 METRO OFFICERS Chairman STEVE WRIGHT PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH Raleigh, NC Chairman Elect SHAWN SMITH FBC SPRINGDALE SPRINGDALE, AR Past Chairman CHRIS LOVELL PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH DALLAS, TX East Coast Representative SCOTT HEATH SHADES MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH BIRMINGHAM, AL West Coast Representative WALT BALLOU GREEN ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH TYLER, TX
METRO HISTORY This is the 30th year of the Metro Youth Ministers‘ Association. God has blessed this group over the years. We currently have members from across the country – from Florida to California. The organization is as healthy and strong as it‘s ever been, and we are grateful to those who helped us get started. In September of 1977, Sid Hopkins, Youth Minister at First Baptist Church, Amarillo Texas, wrote to 50 Youth Ministers of large churches in the Southern Baptist Convention. In the letter he suggested the formation of a Youth Ministers group similar to the Metro Education Association, which had been formed eleven years earlier. The organizational meeting was held at the Hilton Inn in downtown Ft. Worth on February 21-23, 1978. Seventeen Youth Ministers attended the first meeting of the Metro Youth Ministers‘ Association. Larry Allen, South Main, Houston, TX Richard Barnes, First Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX Dave Bennett, Home Missions Board, Atlanta, GA Richard Caperton, First Baptist, Memphis, TN Frank Case, Hoffmantown, Albuquerque, NM Tony Dyer, First Baptist Church, Euless, TX Roger Glidewell, Trinity Baptist, San Antonio, TX Sid Hopkins, First Baptist Church, Amarillo, TX Keith Jones, Walnut Street Baptist, Louisville, KY Ted Kitchens, Sagamore Hills, Ft. Worth, TX Keith Kline, Tallowood Baptist, Houston, TX Paula Lufsy, First Baptist, Tulsa, OK Scooter McCurdy, Hyde Park Baptist, Austin, TX Brent Phinney, First Baptist, EL Paso, TX Steve Ray, Travis Avenue Baptist, Ft. Worth, TX Dale Shook, First Baptist, Albuquerque, NM Meetings are held in cities across the United States. Listed below are the meeting sites and past Chairmen through this year. 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Sid Hopkins Sid Hopkins Doug Wood Dan Carter Lloyd Arnsmeyer Bruce Edwards Roger Glidewell Larry Bertrand Jerome Smith Gary Stroope Chuck Gartman Steve Knutz
Ft. Worth, TX Orlando, FL San Diego, CA Washington, DC Nashville, TN New Orleans, LA San Antonio, TX New York, NY Orlando, FL Miami/Cruise Nashville, TN South Padre, TX
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Johnny Derouen Walker Moore Steve Wilson Charlie Dodd Neal Jeffrey Hugh Kirby Phil Newberry Randy Johnson Sam Davis Curt Grice Mike Taylor Jon Brooks Steve Rymer Frank Gunn Dave Paxton Jerry Royal Jeff Lovingood Chris Lovell Steve Wright
Laguna Beach, CA Atlanta, GA Conroe, TX Nashville, TN Destin, FL San Francisco, CA South Padre, TX Boston, MA Phoenix, AZ Gulf Shores, AL Destin, FL San Diego, CA Destin, FL Hilton Head Island, SC Destin, FL Destin, FL Destin, FL Destin, FL Destin, FL
The Metro Youth Ministers‘ Association has grown, developed, and changed to meet the needs of its membership from year to year. It is intended to be a very flexible organization designed to provide for fellowship between men and women with two common bonds:
The Lordship of Jesus Christ Ministry to Youth
Metro Memories…. 1978 ~ Amarillo First meeting of Metro called together by Sid Hopkins, Youth Minister at FBC Amarillo, TX. Seventeen (17) youth ministers assembled at the Hilton Inn in downtown Ft. Worth on February 2123, 1978. 1979 ~ Orlando Metro Youth Minister‘s Association was birthed in 1978. Sid Hopkins, elected chairman from the organizational meeting in 1978, assembled the organization in Orlando, FL for the ‘79 meeting. The story is told that one of the members when returned to his hotel room found a very large basket of fruit. All of the other members were jealous and envious because none of them had received such a wonderful gift. That particular youth minister read the card to the group and said it happens every time he travels on church business. The card said, ―To the greatest youth minister in the country…have a wonderful conference‖… and it was signed by HIS PASTOR! Needless to say he was the talk of the meeting and everyone was wishing that their pastor showed the same support and generosity! 1980 ~ San Diego This was the year of the FLOOD. While Metro was meeting, there were horrible rains and consequently one of the major rivers flooded over its banks up to the hotel where the meeting was taking place. Many of the members had to relocate to rooms higher in the hotel. The hotel even had to provide truck transportation to get people out. One of the fun excursions was to be a trip to the famous San Diego Zoo. Well, the group visited the zoo, but much of it was a ―water‖ tour!!!!!
1981 ~ Washington, DC Dan Carter served as Chairman this year and the group met in Washington, DC. One of the highlights was a special tour of the White House for Metro members. 1982 ~ Nashville Metro met in Nashville at Union Station Hotel. We were joined by many of the youth heroes from the Baptist Sunday School Board. The BSSB helped finance our trip to Nashville in order to get us to meet there with them. Lloyd Arnsmeyer served as chairman. 1983 ~ New Orleans Bruce Edwards, Youth Minister from Eastside Baptist Church, Marietta was elected chairman for this year‘s group. The meeting was held in New Orleans. On the pre-visit to New Orleans, the officers had some difficult decisions to make as the hotel that the convention bureau had secured for our meeting was not even completed yet! The pre-visit was a special ―hard hat‖ visit with the sales manager of the Sheraton trying to help us imagine what would be ready by the time the group had their meeting. No reservations could be made for hotel rooms until the very last minute. The group had a great time in New Orleans in a beautiful new hotel. Most were the very first people to stay in their hotel rooms! Of course you can imagine how much fun walks down Bourbon Street and Café Du Monde were with a bunch of youth ministers!! 1984 ~ San Antonio Beautiful San Antonio, TX was the site for this year‘s meeting under the leadership of Roger Glidewell, Youth Minister at Trinity Baptist in San Antonio. The meeting was held in a great hotel located on the river. One of the highlights was the nightly boat rides on the river from the hotel to the tourist sites. 1985 ~ New York We listed topics of interest on a chalkboard and the top vote getters made up our agenda. Attendance was maybe around 28-30. We all saw the musical ―Cats‖ on Broadway and ate at a very nice restaurant. We really enjoyed NY, but I wish we had gone to see the Yankees or Mets play. We stayed at the old Sheraton Squire Hotel in Manhattan at a cost of $85 plus $9 in state/city taxes per night. My airfare for this trip was $270. I am sure we thought this was really expensive back then. Our membership fee was $50 and our conference fee was $50. Based on 19 responding to our annual compensation survey the average salary package was $32,423 (including housing). Back then, we were encouraged not to bring our wives, but 15 attended this meeting. To my knowledge, they did not have any special meetings but I am sure they did a lot of sightseeing and shopping. 1986 ~ Orlando We received a discounted pass for one day at Disney World/Epcot. Richard Ross was our guest and I think he had just gone to the Sunday School Board as a Youth Ministry Coordinator (Church Administration Dept.). He challenged us to consider having our meeting in Nashville in 1989 so we could be supportive of the Board‘s National YM Conference, and we later voted to do so. We stayed at the Hyatt Orlando for $65 a night. Here is a quote from one of Jerome Smith‘s letters to our membership, ―My desire for Orlando ‘86 is that we will come together and share the hurts that we have, the joys that we seek, and the concerns that we have as we look toward reaching young people for Christ‖. The next year many of us brought our wives with us on the cruise and this tradition has grown each year since.
1987 ~ The Miami Cruise, 10th Anniversary This may have been one of the least expensive (and most controversial!) Metros that we‘ve had. The total cost was $689 (airfare, room, all meals, tips, round trip shuttle, taxes, port charges, and entertainment) for a 4-day/3-night Carnival Cruise through the Bahamas, with stops at Freeport and Nassau. Actually, our $100 Metro fees were applied to this total, which really helped a lot. It was a great time and the food was unbelievable. Unfortunately, a few of our members did a little gambling in the on-board casino and I think this got back to some of the pastors. Needless to say, this did not enhance our reputation as Youth Ministers or the reputation of our Metro group as a whole. Our guest speaker each morning was Dan Yeary, pastor of Coral Gables BC in the Miami area. Dan‘s wife led a couple of sessions for the wives. The only inconvenience was meeting space. We met in several locations on the boat, including a bar and a movie theatre. This was also the year of the infamous ―Rin Fin Fin‖ incident. The cruise sponsored a variety show one night and everyone was invited to participate. One of our charter members, Doug Wood, could not resist and came out dressed in a full magicians outfit including a cape. He introduced his pet fish ―Rin Fin Fin‖ who could do a variety of tricks. For example, he would toss the fish through a hoop into a bucket of water, etc. His final act though was to show us how he could play baseball. Doug proceeded to toss the fish in the air and hit him with a baseball bat. The fish had been thawed from a frozen state and was very brittle. Upon impact, the fish disintegrated into hundreds of tiny pieces and was scattered throughout the audience in a disgusting ―fishy spray‖. Talk about an angry crowd! Doug immediately ducked out of sight and was not seen until the next day. Lucky for him, he had been dressed ―in disguise‖ or he might have been thrown overboard. 1988 ~ Nashville, TN, National Youth Ministry Conference 3 This meeting was held in conjunction with the NYMC3, sponsored by our Sunday School Board (Lifeway). The schedule was structured to allow us to attend/lead conferences and to attend the Metro meetings. It was a grueling schedule and I remember that Chuck Gartman (FBC, Conroe) recommended that in future years, when the national conference was held, that Metro should meet either prior to or right after the conference. At our last session, we had several representatives from the BSSB to serve on a panel. We were able to have some Q & A and engage in a dialogue with these leaders. We stayed on the Club Level of the Stouffer Hotel and this level included a room where we could enjoy a continental breakfast each morning. I remember that Chuck conducted a topical survey prior to the meeting and this became the beginning of a pre-determined agenda. Conveners for each topic were enlisted in advance, they were encouraged to make some brief opening statements, and then to open it up for discussion. This was a step toward better use of our time during the meeting. 1989 ~ South Padre We stayed at the Sheraton and began on Tuesday evening with a Mexican Fiesta out by the pool and concluded on Friday morning. We had one worship service (a first for Metro) led by Roger Glidewell (Trinity, San Antonio). Our pre-set sessions were divided into 3 categories – (1) Priority: family, integrity, relationships; (2) Programming: big events, resources, creative worship; (3) Professional: ministry in an economic crunch, balancing your ministry, and keys to successful youth ministry. Chris Liebrum (assoc. member & youth consultant with the BGCT) led a session entitled: ―What I Wish Someone Had Told Me 20 Years Ago‖. The average salary/housing package with 24 responding to the survey was $35,842. Doug Wood (charter member) wrote a letter to each Metro member lamenting the fact that he was leaving Youth Ministry (FBC Dallas) to take on the role of Minister of Education and Administration at a church in Richardson. 1990 ~ Laguna Beach Due to no fault of our officers, when we arrived at the Surf and Sand Hotel we found the hotel to be in the middle of a major remodeling project. Jackhammers were used everyday. We were finally able to convince constructions workers to avoid use of the ―fun toys‖ until after our meeting. This hotel was literally on the beach. You would hear the water hit the side of the building at high tide. Most of us had a room with a balcony overlooking the ocean. It was great! John MacArthur
was our guest speaker for one night and Roger Glidewell led us in a worship experience on the same evening. We took a bus tour of LA and enjoyed a tour of Universal Studios. Ron Moore (who had recently left FBC Amarillo, to become the Youth Consultant for the Missouri Baptist Convention) addressed the topic ―Is There Life After Youth Ministry?‖ and Emory Gadd (Student Minister at Sagemont in Houston) talked about ―Keeping an Intimate Love Affair With Jesus‖. There was also a lot of discussion about what it would take to minister to youth in the ‗90s. Our first night meal was a Surfside Barbecue at a cost of $34.50 per person. Our first night‘s lodging of $105 ($52.50 if you shared a room with a fellow member) was taken from our Metro fees. A continental breakfast was provided at each of our sessions. 1992 ~ Del Lago (Lake Conroe, TX) This was the year that GOLF really took its place at the Metro Conference. Staying at a ―golf resort‖ it was decided to have the first organized golf tournament at the ‘92 meeting. Charlie Dodd lost his chipping wedge when it slipped out of his hands and traveled about 25 yards through the air – landing in the middle of a water hazard. The meeting began on Monday evening and concluded with business on Friday morning. Chuck Gartman entertained us at our Monday evening banquet by singing some country & western songs including ―All My Exes Live in Texas‖. He had just gone to the BSSB as a Youth Consultant. We had our traditional devotionals each morning led by one of our members, but we increased our worship time to two nights and Louie Giglio spoke. The average salary/ housing package was $42,956, with the high recorded at $65,000 and the low at $26,460 (18 members responding). All but two of those indicated that they received insurance and annuity benefits. 1993 ~ Nashville, National Youth Ministry Conference 4 We took the advice of Chuck Gartman from 5 years prior, and voted to hold our meeting on the weekend prior to the national conference instead of integrating the schedules. We began on Friday evening and concluded at noon on Monday. Registration for NYMC4 began at 1 p.m. on Monday. This schedule worked well. Topics of discussion included…‖Youth Ministry 2001: Year Round School, Aids, & Background Checks for Volunteers‖ led by Bruce Edwards; ―Lifetime Youth Ministry‖ led by Jerry Morris; and discussions concerning Sunday School & Discipleship. Sunday afternoon we enjoyed a panel discussion with representatives in Youth Ministry from the Sunday School Board including – Myrte Veach (Sunday School), Richard Ross (Church Administration), and Clyde Hall (Discipleship). Sunday evening we enjoyed a worship service with Billy Sprague (music) and Sylvia Horney (speaker/comedienne). We stayed at the Union Station Hotel ($56 per night) less than a block from the BSSB. A by-laws addition was recommended and it read this way, ―A full-time Associate Minister to Youth may apply for membership in Metro until we reach a total of 10 Associates. Once we reach this number it is recommended that full-time associates form their own Metro organization and meet simultaneously with our present organization. They would elect their own officers and set their own agenda.‖ It was defeated. 1994 ~ Destin During the year (1993-94) we lost 14 members for various reasons. Some notables who left were Emory Gadd, Neal Jeffery, Chuck Williams, Karl Shackleford, Larry Bertrand, and Walker Moore. We stayed at the San Destin Bayside Resort, which had its own golf course. This gave us a good excuse to have another golf tournament. It was cheaper to share a twobedroom cottage with other members than to pay for a hotel room for two. At least 18 wives attended this meeting and I think they had some kind of meeting each day. David Bell (music) and Louie Giglio led us in worship on Wednesday and Thursday evening. This was the first time we had a rep from the SBC Annuity Board to join us to advise us on our personal finances.
1995 ~ San Francisco We got a great deal at the Hyatt Regency on Fisherman‘s Wharf ($110 per night). This was a memorable experience and a special location for our Metro members. Some of the fun things we experienced included a bus tour of the city, a tour of Alcatraz, Muir Wood, The Cliff House Restaurant, visit to Haight-Ashbury district, Golden Gate Seminary, Berkley, the U. of California, cable car rides, great seafood and sourdough bread, Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory, Night Time Cruise in the SF Bay & Mexican Dinner on Tiburon Peninsula, the seals at Fisherman‘s Wharf, etc. We experienced a Concert of Prayer (popular at the time) each day guided by Phil Newbury and Jeff Warren (Park Cities, Dallas). Our officers organized two sets of breakout groups for this meeting, which allowed us to cover more topics, but with less time per topic. The average salary/housing package that year was $49,207 (30 responses). With the increase in adjustments to membership qualifications, the term ―grandfathering‖ began to be used in Business Session more. 28 wives attended this conference, and their meeting time was a little more organized. Decisions made at the 1995 Conference… Membership By-Laws #3 – The annual membership fee is $100, due no later than September 15th. A $50 late fee will be added for each 30-day period beyond the deadline ($150 until Oc tober 15th and $200 until November 15th). Membership By-Laws #5 – ―by January 15th‖ was changed to ―by November 5th‖. 1996 ~ South Padre Decisions made at the 1996… General Qualifications – terminology changed from ―a church‖ to ―a Southern Baptist church‖ Specific Qualifications – the following terminology was added in reference to the SBC Annual Report – ―a copy of which is to be included with application‖ Specific Qualifications – a Basic Requirement was added to which all applicants must adhere – ―Youth Sunday School enrollment of 400 and an average attendance of 200 (excluding 6th grade and college).‖ In addition, an applicant must now meet ―3 out of 4‖ of the remaining requirements. Membership By-Law #1 – the following terminology was added – ―…plus a maximum of 10 honorary members. Total membership shall not exceed 60.‖ Membership By-Law #6 was changed to read – ―If a church has multiple full-time Youth Ministers, membership is limited to one (1) representative from that church.‖ Membership By-Law # 8 – the following was added ―Clarification: The Youth Minister is the member, but the church provides the qualifications for membership.‖ Membership By-Law #9 – the term ―Southern Baptist Convention organization‖ was added along with the following phrase – ―The move from a Metro church to a SBC youth-related organization must take place before the next annual Metro Conference (within a maximum of 12 months). There was a recommendation made that the 1997 Executive Council study the need to raise the qualifications for Metro membership and bring a report to the ‘97 meeting. Another recommendation was made that the 1997 Executive Council study the issue of Honorary Metro members having voting privileges (which they currently did not have) and bring a report to the ‘97 meeting. 1997 ~ Boston, 20th Anniversary We stayed at an older hotel, The Tremont House, located right in the heart of the theatre district. They were undergoing a major restoration and so we were able to negotiate a reduced rate. The cost was set at $119 per room/per night (the most we had ever paid for Metro lodging up to this time). Our meeting space was complimentary and we were able to enlist 11 sponsors to cover the cost of 7 meals and 4 breaks, including a lunch for the wives. Some of these sponsors also provided give-a-
ways that were distributed to our members at each session and some of our meals. The total amount of money provided by our sponsors came to a little over $5,000. Attendance for this meeting swelled to 48 (plus 38 wives). Our sessions were built around our Past, Present, and Future. We began on Monday evening and concluded on Thursday afternoon. We brought back the ―open forum‖ concept and it was well received. This was the first year with the newly revised ―late fees‖ for membership, and we collected about $700 from this. The conference fee had been increased to $150 and was due, as usual, on January 15. In the end, we had a balance of $6,688 to apply to the 1998 meeting. With 29 members responding, the average salary/housing package was up to $50, 558. Other highlights of the 1997 meeting… We welcomed 11 new members with such notables as Doug Fields (Saddleback, Mission Viejo, CA), Gary Stroope (University, Coral Gables, FL), Len Taylor (FBC, Norfolk, VA), and Pike Wisner (Park Cities, Dallas). We invited former chairmen to join us and reminisce with us about the history of Metro. Those who served on our panel included the founder of Metro, Sid Hopkins, who was serving as Director of Missions at the association in Lawrenceville, GA; Keith Kline (BSSB), Walker Moore (Awe Star Ministries, Tulsa, OK); and Roger Glidewell (Awe Star Ministries, FBC, Orlando). Some of our give-a-ways included a Boston Red Sox fitted cap, an engraved pen, a YouthLink 2000 Jacket, a golf shirt and a Metro notepad. We enjoyed the Boston vs. Anaheim baseball game in historic Fen way Park. The Boston Red Sox organization provided free tickets for all our members and our wives. We rode the subway to the game and ate dinner at one of the many restaurants surrounding the ballpark. This began a streak of 3 major league baseball games at Metro over the next 5 years. Business discussed at the 1997 meeting… The Executive Council reported on its study regarding the need for raising the qualification for Metro membership. Chuck Gartman (BSSB) reported that Enrollment is taken from the SBC Annual Report, but since the SBC report does not include average attendance, the Board uses a formula to calculate an estimated attendance. The current list contained 130 churches with 400+ enrolled and 75 churches with 200+ average attendance. No change was made. The Executive Council recommended that the word ―Purpose‖ that is the heading for the page that contains our purpose, qualifications, and organization be changed to read: ―Constitution‖ The Executive Council also reported on its study regarding the issue of Honorary Members having voting privileges. It was the consensus of the Executive Council that the existing ByLaws already give Honorary Members full privileges (including the right to vote) and full responsibilities (including paying membership and conference fees). Therefore, there was no need to take any further action. 1998 ~ Phoenix Lodging at the historic Sheraton San Marcos ($120 per night) in Chandler, AZ, was a great experience. The hotel was designed like a palace. We visited the Rawhide Western Town and enjoyed a steak dinner on the first night, had another organized golf tournament, and took in an Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game. The Executive Council was able to enlist 13 sponsors, who provided 15 meals. The wives meetings were the most organized to date. Gifts were provided each day for members and wives. This was really a fun Metro. Dan Yeary (pastor at North Phoenix BC) was back at Metro. We voted that the annual meeting be held from Monday evening and conclude on Friday at noon. It was also decided that a list of the Executive Council duties and responsibilities be included in the conference notebook each year. The average salary/housing package was $52,658.
1999 ~ Gulf Shores Chicago had originally been voted on as the site for this year. However, after a lot of research (and in light of concerns about the cost of last year‘s lodging) the Executive Council decided to stay in the Central Time Zone and move south. The Emerald Coast presented itself as a wonderful alternative. The ―climate‖ of Metro was changing, with a preference for the beach and common meeting areas for relaxing and talking with other Metro members and their wives. This year offered lots of sponsored meals and added a constant supply of free snacks and drinks. Sand volleyball was a favorite pass time, along with great seafood and relaxing by the pool. Business discussed at the 1999 meeting… We decided to change the Associate (Honorary) Member By-Laws to allow Metro members who move to a non-SBC Youth Ministry-related position to retain their membership. It was decided that the Executive Council could offer up to two (2) of these Honorary Memberships each year, not to exceed a total of ten (10) Honorary Members. We discussed the need for starting an organization for full-time Youth Ministry Associates and Junior High ministers, but no action was taken. It was voted to allow the Executive Council the freedom to set the schedule for Metro each year pursuant to written notification of the membership. 2000 ~ Destin Tops‘l became our new favorite place to meet. The casual, relaxed atmosphere at the beach reflected the overall attitude of the group. There was more golf and sand volleyball, plenty of time together around the pool, and lots of great seafood! The average salary/housing package was divided into 3 categories: 200-274…$51,040; 275-399…$54,107; 400+…$57,579. 2001 ~ San Diego The Holiday Inn was $139 per night. Visit to the Zoo and a Padres baseball game were some of the fun highlights. Our Monday evening meal was held at Ruth‘s Chris Steakhouse. 2002 ~ Destin We returned to our favorite spot. First night‘s activities included go carts and putt-putt golf with para-sailing as top score prize. Each afternoon, following the sessions found members involved in a volleyball tournament with some major egos on the line. Discussion in business meeting involved the possibility of voting into the records coming to Destin every other year. The vote failed to place this in the by-laws, but it was a unanimous vote on wanting Destin to be our every other year destination. 2003 ~ Hilton Head We met from Monday through Thursday, with a concluding fellowship Friday morning to share some final farewells. Accommodations were at the Crowne Plaza. First night's activities began with a beach-side dinner at the pavilion then we all headed for the island bowling alley. Adorned with Metro bowling shirts to make us look like an official league (until people saw us bowl) we took over the entire place. Chris White led us in worship for the week and special speaker on Tuesday was Jay Strack. Under Chairman Frank Gunn's leadership, we had ample "freebie" giveaways of products, materials and samples. We voted in business meeting to meet in Colorado Springs for 2005 under Chairman Jerry Royal. East/West representatives Phil Herring and Chris Mayfield were elected to serve for the 2004 term.
2004 ~ Destin Well, it‘s official. METRO loves Destin. We formally acknowledged the relationship this year by unanimously voting to return next year (instead of just coming back every other year). The 37 members who attended the Business Meeting on Thursday morning were apparently of one heart and mind. They also unanimously elected Jeff Lovingood as Chairman Elect, Shane Sisk as West Rep., and Jeff Phillips as East Rep. Minor adjustments were made to clean up the wording in the By-Laws. There were a total of 47 members at this year‘s meeting including 29 returning members, 6 honorary members, and 12 new members. Dave Paxton was our Chairman. We ate well, starting at Poppy‘s Seafood on Monday night, with a full breakfast and lunch provided Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Chris White led our singing and METRO members led most of the sessions, with a guest appearance by Josh McDowell. The weather was great, the volleyball time intense, and everyone returned home at least one shade darker. 2005 ~ Destin We were back in Destin again this year! It was an awesome year. Jerry Royal did an outstanding job as Chairman. Student Life provided a tremendous Dinner Cruise. The theme was Getting Back To Basics. Chris Lovell was unanimously elected Chairman Elect. Chris White led us in Worship and did a tremendous job. We decided to go back to Destin because Tops‘l and Destin IS our favorite place! Our speaker, Paul Burleson did an outstanding job leading us as a speaker. We are all looking forward to next year. 2006 ~ Destin Back in Destin again!! Metro loves the beach! Jeff Lovingood was our chairman and the theme of the week was built around ―Relationships.‖ David Landrith, Pastor from Longhollow Baptist Church,was our guest speaker. Steve Wright was unanimously elected Chairman-elect. There were several important business decisions made as the organization voted to raise the membership qualifications. The changes reflected in our basic requirement of membership being raised from an enrollment of 400 to 500, and an average attendance of 200 to 250. Resident membership was raised from 4,000 to 5,000. Annual church budget was raised from $1.25 million to $3 million. Minimum full-time professional ministerial staff raised from 6 to 8. 2007 ~ Destin ~ 30th Anniversary! Destin, Florida was our location for a 4th straight year as METRO celebrated its 30th year anniversary. The week was built around the theme, ―Impacting Lives‖ as METRO really challenged our thinking. Chris Lovell (chairman) and his committee (Steve Wright, Jimmy Scroggins, Shawn Smith, and Jeff Lovingood) did a great job. Here were some of the highlights: We were at maximum membership with 50 members and 8 out of our 10 honorary member slots filled. The conference had 55 of the 58 members attend not counting the wives. We welcomed 13 new members. Student Life provided us with a great meal at the Backporch followed by a great Dolphin Cruise with dessert. Thanks again to Randy Hall and Student Life for being so generous to METRO and all of our ministries. 30th Anniversary picture was taken on the beach and a copy sent to each member. Ron Luce of Teen Mania was a guest speaker and really challenged us on really going after students for the Lord in the next five years. His book, ―Battlecry for a Generation‖ was one of the many things Ron blessed us with.
Mark Cahill was a guest speaker that really challenged us to the core about being the personal witness and evangelist we are all called to be. Mark also blessed us with his books, ―One Heartbeat Away‖ and ―The One Thing You Can‘t Do In Heaven.‖ Shawn Smith of FBC Springdale was elected unanimously as Chairman Elect. Chris White led us in worship; we had strong sponsorships, and incredible sessions which were all very challenging.
METRO CONFERENCE 2007 DESTIN, FL APRIL 22-26, 2007
CONSTITUTION Purpose The Metro Youth Minister‘s Association has a two-fold purpose. The first is to provide fellowship and a support group of like minds and calling. The second is to share creative resources and innovative ideas within this support group.
Qualifications General: Person must be a full-time Youth Minister in the area of Middle School and/or High School education ministries of a Southern Baptist church that has a city-wide ministry in a metro area.
Specific: The church must meet the following requirements based on the current SBC Annual Report, a copy of which is to be included with application.
Basic Requirement: Youth Sunday School enrollment of 500 and an average attendance of 250 (excluding 6th grade and college).
Additional Requirements: (3 out of 4 of the following): 1. A metro area of at least 500,000 2. Resident Membership of 5,000 3. Annual church budget of $3 million 4. A minimum of 8 full-time professional ministerial staff
Organization 1.
Chairperson, Chairperson Elect, East Representative, and West Representative to be nominated and elected by the Association on an annual basis. 2. Chairperson must have been a member for a minimum of 2 years to be elected. 3. An Executive Council, composed of the current Chairperson, Chairperson Elect, the immediate Past Chairperson, and an East and West regional representative, shall determine and conduct Association business throughout the year. 4. The immediate Past Chairperson shall serve as the Recording Secretary and Treasurer of the Association.
By-Laws: Membership 1. Membership is limited to 50 members plus a maximum of 10 honorary members. Total membership shall not exceed 60 members. 2. Application for membership is made through the Chairperson. 3. A flat fee of $300 be paid by all members – whether or not they attend the annual meeting – due by September 15th. A $50 late fee will still be added for each 30-day period beyond the deadline ($350 due until October 15th and $400 due until November 15th). If a current member fails to pay by November 15th, membership in METRO is cancelled. 4. If a member must miss a meeting, the person is to notify the Chairperson prior to the annual conference. 5. Any member missing two consecutive years of attending the annual conference will have his membership canceled. A new application must be submitted after a one (1) year termination of membership. Applicant must meet current requirements. 6. If a church has multiple full-time Youth Ministers, membership is limited to one representative from that church. 7. If a member moves to a non-qualifying church, the membership is canceled. 8. If a member moves to a qualifying church, membership is kept. Clarification: The Youth Minister is the member, but the church provides the qualifications for membership. 9. Members of the Metro Youth Minister‘s Association who have left the local church Youth Ministry and accepted a youth ministry-related position with a Southern Baptist Convention organization (i.e. association, state board agency, or institution) may be invited by the Executive Council to become a Metro Honorary member. The move from a metro church to a SBC youth-related organization must take place before the next annual conference (within a minimum of 12 months). 10. If a Metro member with five years prior membership moves from a Metro church to a nonyouth-related organization (and there is room within the maximum of 10 honorary members); the next year he/she may annually apply to the Executive Council to attend Metro as an Honorary member (Maximum of 2 per year). 11. All by-laws will apply to Honorary members, and Honorary membership is limited to a maximum of 10 organizations. 12. A new applicant will not become a member of Metro until he/she first attends the annual conference.
By-Laws: General 1. There will be no publicity of meetings. 2. Meetings are to be held in hotel/motel accommodations. 3. Outside resource people are allowed by invitation only from the Executive Council. 4. Outside observers are allowed only by approval of the Executive Council. 5. Outside organizations that sponsor a meal or break for the annual conference may provide promotional materials. A brief presentation time may be allowed for meal sponsors, not to exceed (10) ten minutes. Sponsors may be available during the day of sponsorship. The responsibility to secure Hosts will be overseen by the Chairman with the help of the Executive Council. 6. Each year, each member must bring materials of his/her ministry to the conference for distribution to the membership. 7. The Executive Council has the freedom to set the schedule for Metro each year, per written notification to each member.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DUTIES Chairperson:
Set date for a visit to the conference city and make arrangements for lodging/transportation for the Executive Council. Set appointments for visits with hotels that have conference facilities. Select hotel, in Consultation with Executive Council. Conduct planning session (usually during site inspection) to determine conference topics, session leaders, devotional/worship leaders, invited guests, member gift, Monday banquet, and schedule. Confirm with selected hotel the following: Conference date, number of rooms (including early arrivals and late stay-overs,) rates, use of conference space, and meals. Remind members that a flat fee of $300 will need to be paid by all members – whether or not they attend the annual meeting – due by September 15th. A $50 late fee will still be added for each 30-day period beyond the deadline ($350 due until October 15 th and $400 due until November 15th). If a current member fails to pay by November 15 th, membership in METRO is cancelled. Formulate an estimated budget covering income and expenses. Accept and evaluate applications of potential new members - remember to ask for SBC Annual Report. Prepare/print the Metro directory and member name cards for display on conference tables. Determine number and cost of meals to be provided - enlist sponsorships. Secure devotional and worship leaders. Preside at all sessions during the annual conference.
Past Chairperson:
Mail Conference directory to absentee members along with any other pertinent information. Open a Metro checking account and serve as the treasurer. Prepare a financial summary for the annual conference that includes income and expenses. Purchase a gift for chairperson‘s secretary. Assist chairperson with enlistment of meal sponsorships and any other matters of preparation for the conference.
Chairperson-Elect:
Take notes during the conference business session. Prepare conference evaluation sheets and distribute to each member. Assimilate evaluations in preparation for next year‘s conference.
East/West Representatives:
Maintain contact with members for anniversaries, birthdays, and prayer needs. Enlist and confirm session leaders who will facilitate discussions. Secure, organize, and inform members of recreation/leisure opportunities in and around the conference city. Assist the chairperson, as needed, with other matters of preparation.
Old Business: There were 47 members present at the Business Meeting. The Executive Council gave a report on the 2 items that were referred to them for consideration at the 2006 meeting. 1 2
With regard to satellite churches and multiple campuses, the Executive Council determined that no change was needed in the current By Laws and we should retain the present interpretation of By Laws: Membership #6. With regard to increasing the maximum number of members, the Executive Council felt that it was best to retain the current limit of 50 members and 10 honorary members as stated in By Laws: Membership #1.
The recommendations were unanimously approved by the members in attendance. Before the election of officers, Phil Newberry reminded the group that the Chairman Elect serves for 3 years on the Executive Council. The Chairman Elect, East Representative and West Representative were unopposed and elected unanimously. Chairman Elect: Shawn Smith East Representative: Scott Heath West Representative: Walter Ballou Before the site selection for 2009 was discussed, Phil Newberry gave a brief history on the subject and explained why the group had chosen to come to Tops‘l 6 of the last 8 years. Chairman Chris Lovell suggested that we might want to make Destin our ―permanent‖ location – until such time as the group determined that a change was needed. Jerry Royal so moved; Shawn Smith provided the second; and the group unanimously approved it. The Executive Council was encouraged to continue shopping and comparing properties to assure the best possible rates. The dates for METRO 2008 were agreed to as follows: 1st choice: April 20-24 2nd choice: April 27-May 1 Jimmy Scroggins suggested that the annual membership fee should be increased by $50 in response to raising costs and be combined with the conference fee in order to simplify the bookkeeping for the Executive Council. He made a motion that we amend the By Laws: Membership #3 by requiring that a flat fee of $300 be paid by all members – whether or not they attend the annual meeting – due by September 15th. A $50 late fee will still be added for each 30-day period beyond the deadline ($350 due until October 15th and $400 due until November 15th). If a current member fails to pay by November 15th, membership in METRO is cancelled. Matt Bartig provided the second and the motion was unanimously approved. It was noted that members who are unable to attend the annual meeting in recent years have typically received a box of resources from the meeting, helping justify the fee. This change in By Laws also affects the duties of the Chairperson. In light of rising food costs, Matt Bartig asked the Executive Council to consider allowing interested sponsors to provide dinner for sub groups (possibly regional in nature) on an evening when the entire group was not eating together. He also mentioned the possibility of combining sponsorships and allowing more than one organization to provide a meal. Gift cards were also mentioned as a way for sponsors to benefit the group without paying for an entire meal. Dave Paxton asked the Executive Council to remember that a sponsor‘s presentation to the group is not to exceed 10 minutes, per By Laws: General #5. It was noted that this has become somewhat more difficult to monitor in the age of the ―infomercial.‖
New Business for 2008: 1. After being introduced, the new applicants must be voted on for membership. 2. The membership must nominate, discuss, and vote on the site for the 2009 Metro Conference. Site for 2010 Conference:
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3. The membership must nominate, discuss, and vote on the candidates for the following Executive Council Offices for 2009: Chairman Elect: West Representative:
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Chairman: Past Chairman:
Shawn Smith Steve Wright
East Representative:
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METRO MEMBERSHIP UPDATE 2008 Membership Retained Since 2007 Meeting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
Walter Ballou Matt Bartig Nate Bock Eulie Brookins* Mark Cole Josh Daffern Gene Dodson Jordan Easley Victor Flores Jamin Grubbs Mikel Hatfield Scott Heath R. J. Holt David Huey Randy Johnson Greg King* Kelly Knouse Jeremy Lewis Brad Lewter Chris Lovell Jeff Lovingood Bradley Maybin Eric Miracle* Phil Newberry* Dave Paxton Matt Petty Jerry Royal Jimmy Scroggins Jerome Smith Shawn Smith Linc Taylor Mike Taylor Sean Vickers Truett Williams Steve Wright
Green Acres Warren Baptist Ridgecrest Baptist FBC Fielder Road Baptist FBC FBC Concord FBC Bell Shoals FBC Gardendale FBC Lewisville Shades Mountain Travis Avenue Baptist Valley Baptist FBC Carmel Baptist Idlewild Baptist Central Baptist Second Baptist Prestonwood Long Hollow FBC Olive Baptist Bellevue Baptist FBC Burnt Hickory Baptist FBC Highview Baptist Tallowood Baptist FBC Brentwood Baptist Fellowship of the Woodlands Westside Baptist Calvary Baptist Providence Baptist
*not present at 2008 conference
Tyler, TX Augusta, GA Springfield, MO Oviedo, FL Arlington, TX Jackson, MS Knoxville, TN Atlanta, GA Brandon, FL Gardendale, AL Lewisville, TX Birmingham, AL Ft. Worth, TX Bakersfield, CA Richardson, TX Matthews, NC Lutz, FL College Station, TX Springfield, MO Plano, TX Hendersonville, TN Amarillo, TX Pensacola, FL Cordova, TN Hendersonville, TN Powder Springs, GA Wichita Falls, TX Louisville, KY Houston, TX Springdale, AR Brentwood, TN Woodlands, TX Jacksonville, FL Winston-Salem, NC Raleigh, NC
Honorary Members 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Johnny Derouen Bruce Edwards Chuck Gartman Roger Glidewell Randy Hall Allen Jackson Lloyd Jackson* Chris White
SWBTS Tennessee Baptist Conv. FBC Global Youth Ministry Student Life NOBTS Won by One to Jamaica Mobilizing Students
Ft. Worth, TX Brentwood, TN Lubbock, TX Chatsworth, GA Birmingham, AL New Orleans, LA Lee‘s Summit, MO Aurora, CO
The Heights Baptist The Church at Brook Hills Whitesburg Baptist Hebron Baptist FBC Jacksonville Central Baptist FBC Orlando Biltmore Baptist New Hope Baptist– North First Baptist Woodstock Second Baptist Hickory Grove FBC Colleyville First Baptist Dallas Metropolitan Baptist
Richardson, TX Birmingham, AL Huntsville, AL Dacula, GA Jacksonville, FL Jonesboro, AR Orlando, FL Arden, NC Fayetteville, GA Woodstock, GA Houston, TX Charlotte, NC Colleyville, TX Dallas, TX Houston, TX
North Metro FBC Jacksonville, FL FBC Arlington, TX First Baptist Church Smyrna Broadmoor Baptist Church Henderson Hills Baptist FBC Jonesboro, GA Pine Lake Baptist Shandon Baptist Church Hickory Grove Baptist FBC Dallas, TX FBC Broken Arrow Park Cities Baptist FBC Woodstock Living Hope Baptist
Moved Churches Pastoring a new church Change of position Unable to attend Moved Churches Moved Churches Change of position Unable to attend Unable to attend Rotating member Change of position Moved Churches Change of Position Rotating member Starting PhD
New Members 1. Steve Aylor 2. Kevin Carroll 3. Steven Dunne 4. Joshua Edds 5. Dan Elkins 6. Aaron Filippone 7. Keith Harmon 8. John Mark Harrison 9. Bryan Howell 10. Matt Lawson 11. Brian Mills 12. Trent Peacock 13. Michael Smith 14. Scott Ward 15. Andy White
Former Members 1. Chris Blanton 2. Calvin Carr 3. Curt Grice 4. Chris Holloman 5. Ross Jagers 6. Brian Jones 7. Larry Lawrence 8. Matt Lord 9. Nate Merrill 10. Mike Powers 11. Shane Sisk 12. Mark Stayton 13. Pike Wisner 14. Rick Young 15. Jeff Armstrong
Steve Aylor Student Minister The Heights Baptist Church 201 W. Renner Richardson, TX 75080 Phone: 972-238-7243 Email: saylor@theheights.org Assistant: Cheryl Janes cjanes@theheights.org Education: Oklahoma Baptist University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 7 years Current church ~ 1 year Responsibilities: Grades 7-12 Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Steve and Kathryn Aylor Braxton, Nash 319 Highland Glen Wylie, TX 75098
Birthdates: Steve ~ 10/24/75 Kathryn ~ 6/21/76
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: InQuest
Wedding anniversary ~ 6/20/98
Spiritual gifts: Leadership, Teaching
Recommended Resources:
Ministry strengths: Visionary Previous 2 churches: Deer Creek Community Fellowship Fellowship of the Woodlands
Speakers: JR Vassar Keith Smith Books: Communicating for a Change Andy Stanley Simple Church Thom Rainer Bands: The Robbie Seay Band The Dutton Band
Walter Ballou Student Minister Green Acres Baptist Church 1505 Troup Hwy Tyler TX 75701 Phone: 903.525.1190 Email: walterb@mail.gabc.org Assistant: Sheryl Ruiz sherylr@mail.gabc.org Education: Gregory-Portland HS East Texas Baptist University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 18 years Current church ~ 3.5 years Responsibilities: Grades 6-12
Walter and Shelly Ballou Taylor, Seth 8311 Bucknell Dr. Tyler, TX 75703
Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Birthdates: Walter ~ 6/10/70 Shelly ~ 10/1/70
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Topical
Wedding anniversary ~ 7/17/93
Spiritual gifts: Leadership, Teaching
Recommended Resources:
Ministry strengths: Working through ministry teams
Speakers: Brandon Mitchel www.outofourmind.org
Previous 2 churches: Metropolitan Baptist Church, Houston First Baptist Church, Pflugerville
Books: The Best Question Ever Andy Stanley Devotional Classics Richard Foster Bands: The Swift
Matt Bartig Student Pastor Warren Baptist Church 3203 Washington Rd Augusta, GA 30907 Phone: 706.860.1586 Fax: 706.863.2458 Email: mbartig@warrenbaptist.org Assistant: Misty LaFavor mlafavor@warrenbaptist.org Education: Buchanan High School Hanniball-LaGrange College Midwestern Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 12 years Current Church ~ 4 years Responsibilities: Grades 7-12 Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Write our own
Matt and Betsy Bartig Micah, Jonah 4011 Villa Lane Martinez GA 30907 Birthdates: Matt ~ 2/28/74 Betsy ~ 3/6/75 Wedding anniversary ~ 8/17/96
Spiritual gifts: Preaching, Teaching
Recommended Resources:
Ministry strengths: Leadership, Selling Vision
Speakers: Ronnie Hill
Previous 2 churches: First Baptist, Raytown MO First Baptist, Oak Grove MO
Books: In a the Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day Mark Batterson Next Generation Leader Andy Stanley Bands: Spur58
Nate Bock Student Pastor Ridgecrest Baptist Church 2210 W. Republic Rd. Springfield, MO 65807 Phone: 417.885.5211 Fax: 417.887.4208 Email: nate@ridgecrestbaptist.org Assistant: Julie Johnson jjohnson@ridgecrestbaptist.org Education: Palmyra High School, Palmyra MO Hannibal-LaGrange College, Hannibal MO Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How long: Student Ministry ~ 9 years Current church ~ 1.5 years Responsibilities: Grades 7—12 Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Write our own Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Mercy Ministry strengths: Leadership, Administration Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Raytown, MO
Nate and Kari Bock Landon 5148 S. Deborah Ct. Springfield, MO 65810 Birthdates: Nate ~ 6/19/76 Kari ~ 5/23/77 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/24/00 Recommended Resources: Books: Rite of Passage Parenting Walker Moore Reveal Where Are You? Greg Hawkins and Cally Parkinson Bands: Mike Curry Shane Sisk
Eulie Brookins Minister of Students and Families First Baptist Church Ocala 2801 S.E. Maricamp Rd. Ocala, FL 34471 Church Phone: 352.629.5683 Church Fax: 352.629.1934 Email: Eulie@fbcocala.org Education: Westminster Christian - Miami Palm Beach Atlantic Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How long: Student Ministry ~15 years Current Church ~ 1 Month Responsibilities: 6-12th grades Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Student Leadership University
Eulie and Stacey Brookins E.V., Kirsten and Ella Rose 564 Yellow Tail Place Chuluota, FL 32766 Birthdates Eulie ~ 6/18/69 Stacey ~ 8/5/69 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/8/91
Spiritual gifts: Ministry strengths: Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Church of Oviedo, Oviedo FL Boca Raton Community Church, Boca Raton FL
Recommended Resources: Speakers: Brent Gambrell Brentgambrell.com Books: ReThink Steve Wright Doctrines the Divide Erwin Lutzer Bands: Kyle Carden Braving Winter booking@KyleCarden.com
Kevin Carroll Pastor to Students The Church at Brook Hills 3145 Brook Highland Pkwy Birmingham, AL 35242 Church Phone: 205.313.7777 Church Fax: 205.313.7778 Voice mail: 205.313.7785 Email: kcarroll@brookhills.org Assistant: Ryann Whetstone rwhetstone@brookhills.org Education: Christian Heritage College Criswell Center for Biblical Studies How long: Student Ministry ~ 25 years Current Church ~5 year Responsibilities: Grades 6-12 Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Write own Spiritual gifts: Shepherding, Service Ministry strengths: Relationships Previous 2 churches: West Mesquite Baptist, Dallas, TX Ellerdale Baptist Church, Bartlett, TN
Kevin and Loraine Carroll Caton, Gail, Hope 132 Brynleigh Dr. Chelsea, AL 35043 Birthdates Kevin ~ 1.17.60 Loraine ~ 1.14.60 Wedding anniversary ~ 6.13.87 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Grey Matte First Baptist Houston David Platt Brook Hills– 205.313.7777 Books: Knowledge of the Holy AW Tozer Life of “Praying Payson” Edward Payson Bands: Charlie Hall 405.590.2128 Todd Agnew 901.355.9669
Mark Cole Pastor to Students Fielder Road Baptist Church 1323 W. Pioneer Pkwy Arlington, TX 76013 Church Phone: 817.459.8574 Church Fax: 817.459.8578 Voice mail: 817.459.8573 Email: mcole@fielder.org Assistant: Ashley Byrom abryom@fielder.org Education: Ouachita Baptist University NOBTS How long: Student Ministry ~ 7 years Current Church ~2 year
Mark and J. Jaye Cole Corbin, Mallie and Titan 4518 Willow Bend Drive Arlington, TX 76017
Responsibilities: Grades 7-12 Sunday school curriculum: InQuest Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various– Case for Christ, Checklist for Teens etc. Spiritual gifts: Shepherding, Service Ministry strengths: Relationships, Creativity Previous 2 churches: Germantown Baptist, Germantown, TN Broadmoor Baptist, Shreveport, LA
Birthdates Mark ~ 5.19.78 J. Jaye ~ 2.23.78 Wedding anniversary ~ 5.27.00 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Chris Brooks Wayfarerministries.org Neil McClendon Obedshouse.com Books: Simple Church
They Smell Like Sheep
Bands: Chris White Band www.chriswhiteband.com Common Ground Band www.cgband.net
Josh Daffern Senior High Minister First Baptist Church 431 North State Street Jackson, MS 39201 Phone: 601.949.1900 Fax: 601.949.1958 Voice: 601.949.1910 Email: jdaffern@fbcj.org Assistant: Ellen Holder eholder@fbcj.org Education: Hemet High School, Hemet, CA California Baptist University, Riverside, CA NOBTS
Josh and Robin Daffern Zeke 110 Weldon Drive Madison, MS 39110
How long: Student Ministry ~ 9 years Current church ~ 2.5 years Responsibilities: High schools students
Birthdates: Josh ~ 2/2/78 Robin ~ 5/9/77
Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Wedding anniversary ~ 6/1/02
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: In-House
Recommended Resources:
Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Leadership
Speakers: Tony Merida David Nassar
Ministry strengths: Vision, Passion Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Church, Picayune, MS
Books: Communicating for a Change Andy Stanley Simple Church Thom Rainer Bands: Steve Fee Aaron Keyes
Johnny Derouen Professor Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary P. O. Box 22447 Ft. Worth, TX 76122 Phone: 817.923.1921 Ext. 3530 Fax: 817.921.8763 Email: jderouen@swbts.edu Education: LaGrange High School, Lake Charles, LA McNeese State University SWBTS How long: Student Ministry ~ 33 years Current church ~ 3 years Responsibilities: Associate Professor
Johnny and Ivette Derouen Josh and Ty 8020 Misty Trail Ft. Worth, TX 76123 Birthdates: Johnny ~ 6/18/54 Ivette ~ 12/6/56
Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Wedding anniversary ~ 2/4/78
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Write own
Recommended Resources:
Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Encouragement Ministry strengths: Teaching, Encouraging, Delegation Previous 2 churches: Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, TX First Baptist Church, Houston, TX
Speakers: Wes Hamilton 972.822.3899 Frances Chan Books: Total Truth Nancy Pearcey A Mind For God James Emery White The Universe Next Door James Sire Bands: Justin Coffied Band (Austin, TX) Jeff Johnson
Gene Dodson Student Minister FBC Concord 11704 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37934 Phone: 865.671.5571 Email: gdodson@fbconcord.org Assistant: Pat Drown pdrown@fbconcord.org Education: Baptist College, Springfield, MO How long: Student Ministry ~ 29 years Current church ~ 1 year Responsibilities: Grades 6-12 Sunday school curriculum: Fuel Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Selected by group leader—i.e. Experiencing God Every Young Man’s Battle Spiritual gifts: Administration, Service, Giving, Teaching Ministry strengths: Relationships and Personal Service Previous 2 churches: Immanuel Baptist Church, Wichita, KS University Baptist Church, Columbia, MO
Gene and Tammy Dodson 10717 Carpenter Run Lane Knoxville, TN 37932 Birthdates: Gene ~ 2/19/55 Tammy ~ 12/9/57 Wedding anniversary ~ 2/27/77 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Neil McClendon grandparkway.org Joel Engle gabe@joelengle.com Books: Flag of our Fathers Fly Boys James Bradley Bands: Alethia Boyce College 1.800.626.5525 Chris White Band chriswhiteband@yahoo.com
Steven Dunne Minister to Middle School Students Whitesburg Baptist Church 6806 Whitesburg Dr. Huntsville, AL 35802 Phone: 256.881.2952 Email: steven.dunne@wbccares.org Assistant: Chrissy Curtis Chriss.curtis@wbccares.org Education: Calhoun Community/ Levell College NOBTS How long: Student Ministry ~ 4 years Current church ~ 7 year Responsibilities: Junior High Only Sunday school curriculum: Lifeway Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Lifeway Spiritual gifts: Administration, Exhortation Ministry strengths: Evangelism Previous 2 churches: Whitesburg Baptist Church
Steven and Elizabeth Dunne 7805 Hilton Dr. Huntsville, AL 35802 Birthdates: Steven ~ 2/4/83 Elizabeth ~ 7/20/84 Wedding anniversary ~ 5/15/04 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Dr. Jimmy Jackson 256.881.0952 Zach Johnson 409.673.8013 Books: The Last Christian Generation Jim and Casper Go To Church Bands: Robby Baker Band 256.541.7723 Zach Hendrix Band zfh001@shsu.edu
Jordan Easley Student Pastor FBC Atlanta 4400 N. Peachtree Atlanta, GA 30338 Phone: 770.234.8300 Fax: 770.234.8427 Voice: 770.234.8426 Email: Jordan@fba.org Assistant: Amanda Williams Amanda@fba.org 770.234.8426 Education: Dallas Baptist University Luther Rice Seminary How long: Student Ministry ~ 6 years Current church ~ 1.5 years Responsibilities: Grades 7-12 Sunday school curriculum: Write our own Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Write our own Spiritual gifts: Leadership, Teaching, Evangelism Ministry strengths: Teaching, Visionary Previous 2 churches: Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano TX Central Baptist Church, Lawrenceville, GA
Jordan and Audra Easley Jailee and Asher 1285 Mountain Ivey Sugar Hill, GA 30518 Birthdates: Jordan ~ 4/30/80 Audra ~ 2/29/80 Wedding anniversary ~ 7/8/00 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Jarrett Stephens (For HS Students) jstephens@prestonwood.org Andy Stanley Diane.grant@northpoint.org Will Turner (For MS Students) will@fba.org Books: Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment Richard Winter Visioneering Andy Stanley Bands: Matt Boswell mattboswell@fellowshipoftheparks.com Tenth Avenue North 561.248.0839 Tony Fisher tony@fba.org
Joshua Edds Associate Pastor, High School Hebron Baptist Church 202 Hebron Church Rd. Dacula, GA 30019 Phone: 770.277.6025 Fax: 770.513.8560 Email: joshuaedds@gmail.com Assistant: Ansley Hayes hsm@hebronchurch.org 770.277.6025 Education: Oklahoma State University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How long: Student Ministry ~ 4 years Current church ~ 2 year Responsibilities: Senior High Only Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Joshua Edds 3920 Triton Ives Dr. Auburn, GA 30011
Birth date: Joshua ~ 12/19/78
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Staff Authored Spiritual gifts: Discernment, Prophesy Ministry strengths: Communications, Worship and Production Previous 2 churches: FBC Euless FBC Bristow
Recommended Resources: Speakers: Clayton King www.claytonking.com Aubrey Spears aspears@fairmontpark.org Books: Brothers, We Are Not Professionals John Piper Righteous Lauren Sandler Bands: After Edmond matt@afteredmund.com The Less 404.310.8036 (Adam Courtney)
Bruce Edwards Youth Ministry Specialist Tennessee Baptist Convention P.O. Box 728 Brentwood TN 37024 Phone: 615.371.2094 Fax: 615.301.0615 Cell: 615.804.1298 Email: bedwards@tnbaptist.org Assistant: Heather Palmer hpalmer@tnbaptist.org 615.371.7906 Education: Briarcliff High School, Atlanta GA University of Georgia, Athens GA GA State University, Atlanta GA How Long: Student Ministry ~ 34 years Current church ~ 13 years Responsibilities: Grades 7-12 Sunday school curriculum: Student Life, Lifeway
Bruce and Ann Edwards 3221 Cobble St. Nashville TN 37211
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various
Birthdates: Bruce ~ 8/11/50 Ann ~ 05/13/50
Spiritual gifts: Leading, Teaching, Administration
Wedding anniversary ~ 12/2/95
Ministry strengths: Youth leader training; youth ministry training/consultation Previous 2 churches: FBC, Hendersonville TN FBC, Dallas TX
Recommended Resources: Speakers: Dr. David Platt Erwin McManus Books: Youth Culture 101 Blue Like Jazz Bands: James Tealey and Band Spur 58
Dan Elkins Student Minister First Baptist Church of Jacksonville 124 W. Ashley St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 904.366.1294 Email: DanE@fbcjax.com Assistant: Katherine Belina middleschool@fbcjax.com Education: University of Florida Southern Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 4 years Current church ~ 4 years Responsibilities: Junior High Only Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Write Own Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Administration Ministry strengths: Passion, Relationships Previous 2 churches: FBC, Brandon, FL
Dan and Marianne Elkins Katelyn Brynne 6150 Bayouwood Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32277 Birthdates: Dan ~ 4/28/80 Marianne ~ 3/31/80 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/12/04 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Mark Cahill www.markcahill.com Clayton King www.claytonking.com Books: The Story of Christianity Gonzalez The 360 Leader Maxwell Bands: Six Days from Sunday www.6dfs.com
Aaron Filippone Student Pastor Central Baptist Church 3707 Harrisburg Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72404 Phone: 870.935.1950 Fax: 870.931.8895 Cell: 870.336.1284 Email: afilippone@cbcj.net Assistant: Judy Chester jchester@cncj.net Education: Boyce College, Louisville, KY Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, KY How Long: Student Ministry ~ 3 years Current church ~ 1 year
Aaron and Amannda Filippone Caleb 3105 Cherrywood Dr. Jonesboro, AR 72404
Responsibilities: Grades 7-12
Birthdates: Aaron ~ 12/21/81 Amannda ~ 4/23/81
Sunday school curriculum: 7 checkpoints, Student Life, InQuest
Wedding anniversary ~ 5/15/04
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Word of Life, www.bluefishtv.com
Recommended Resources:
Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Preaching Ministry strengths: Team Building, Leadership Reproduction Previous 2 churches: Boyce College, Louisville, KY Highview Baptist Church, Louisville, KY
Speakers: Richard Ross Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Dave Adams The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Books: The Multi-Sight Church Revolution The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Bands: The Ross King Band www.rosskingmusic.com Drew Cline (former lead singer for Newsong) www.drewcline.com
Victor Flores Pastor of Student Ministries Bell Shoals Baptist Church 2102 Bell Shoals Rd Brandon FL 33511 Phone: 813.689.4229 x227 Fax: 813.654.8975 Email: vflores@bellshoals.com Assistant: Doris Adcock dadcock@bellshoals.com 813.689.4229 x226 Education: Palmetto Sr. High Miami Christian College Southwestern How Long: Student Ministry ~ 26 years Current church ~ 16 years
Victor and Esther Flores Melanie, Tyler, Julianna 4115 Quail Briar Drive Valrico, FL 33594
Responsibilities: 7-12th grades
Birthdates: Victor ~ 9/6/55 Esther ~ 3/2/61
Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Wedding anniversary ~ 5/23/81
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Assorted
Recommended Resources:
Spiritual gifts: Mercy, Prayer
Speakers: Thomas Young 281.341.1230
Ministry strengths: Length of Service Teaching Leadership Previous 2 churches: Riverside Baptist, Miami FL FBC Galveston, TX
Books: Simple Church Ragamuffin Gospel Bands: Jason Elam Band Jason@jasonelam.org
Chuck Gartman President “Go To” Youth Ministry, Inc. “Go To” Youth Ministry, Inc. 5305 69th Lubbock, TX 79424 Phone: 806.747.1027 Fax: 806.740.3707 Email: chuck@fbclubbock.org Assistant: Debra Scarbrough Debra@fbclubbock.org Education: McAllen High School - McAllen, TX Howard Payne University - Brownwood, TX Southwestern Seminary - Ft. Worth, TX New Orleans Seminary - New Orleans, LA How Long: Student Ministry ~ 40 years Current church ~ 7 years Responsibilities: 7-12th Grades Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Administration, Encouragement Ministry strengths: Teaching, Administration, Organization Previous 2 churches: Bluegrass Baptist Church, Hendersonville TN LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville TN
Chuck and Connie Gartman Brandie, Brittany, Brooklyn 5305 69th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Birthdates: Chuck ~ 2/23/49 Connie ~ 12/11/49 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/26/71
Recommended Resources: Speakers: Allen Jackson NOBTS- 504.460.6326 Craig Tackett craig@inlightenedministries.com 615.519.2080 Books: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction Peterson Personal Disciplemaking Adsit Bands: The Jonathan Project 615.519.2080 ―Tied Down Ministries‖ 325.348.3390
Roger Glidewell President of Global Youth Ministry Global Youth Ministry 40 Blackhawk Trail Chatsworth, GA 30705 Phone: 731.935.0500 Fax: 731.935.2044 Email: roger@globalyouthministry.org Assistant: Kathi Glidewell Kathi@globalyouthministry.org 731.935.0500 Ext 23 Education: LaMonte Missouri High School Southwest Baptist University - Bolivar, MO Midwestern BTS - NKC, MO How Long: Student Ministry ~ 38 years Current church ~ 12 years
Roger and Kathi Glidewell Matt, Justin 40 Blackhawk Trail Chatsworth, GA 30705
Responsibilities: Sunday school curriculum: Major curriculum used in Discipleship:
Birthdates: Roger ~ 11/3/49 Kathi ~ 7/26/49
Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Exhortation
Wedding anniversary ~ 6/4/71
Ministry strengths: Teaching, Preaching, Communication
Recommended Resources:
Previous 2 churches: FBC, Orlando FL Union University, Jackson TN Professor of Youth Ministry
Books: Master’s Call Roger Glidewell Growing Up Youth Ministry Roger Glidewell Bands: Casting Crowns Mark Hall Mercy Me Bart Millard Zach Orr
Jamin Grubbs Student Pastor Gardendale First Baptist Church 940 Main Street Gardendale, AL 35071 Phone: 205.631.8791 Fax: 205.488.8788 Voice Mail: 205.488.8718 Email: jaming@gfbc.org Assistant: Wendy Vaughn wendyv@gfbc.org 205.488.8750 Education: Grace Baptist High School (now Decatur Heritage Academy), Decatur, AL Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, TN New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 18 years Current church ~ 3.5 years
Jamin and Melaney Grubbs Taylor, Tori 4400 Canterbury St. Mt. Olive AL 35117
Responsibilities: Grades 6-12
Birthdates: Jamin ~ 7/12/68 Melaney ~ 1/11/68
Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Wedding anniversary ~ 3/23/91
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various
Recommended Resources:
Spiritual gifts: Evangelism, Encouragement, Evangelism Ministry strengths: Speaking, Relationships Previous 2 churches: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Moulton, AL Peoples Baptist Church, McDonough, GA
Speakers: Brandon Barnard www.brandonbarnard.com Books: Jim and Casper Go To Church Simple Church Bands: Commonground Band www.cgband.net Chris White Band chriswhiteband@mac.com
Randy Hall President of Student Life Student Life P.O. Box 36040 Birmingham AL 35236 Phone: 800.718.2267 Fax: 205.403.3969 Email: rhall@studentlife.net Assistant: Tanya Smith Tanya@studentlife.net 205.439.5444 Education: Louisiana State University SBTS How Long: Student Ministry ~ 20+ years Current church ~ 15 years Responsibilities: President Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Bible Study Previous 2 churches: FBC, Columbia,TX FBC, Arlington, TX
Randy and Valerie Hall Madison, Gray, Kristina, Connor, Hallie P. O. Box 36040 Birmingham, AL 35236 Birthdates: Randy ~ 7/9/60 Valerie ~ 5/21 Wedding anniversary ~ 1/19
Keith Harmon Student Pastor First Baptist Church Orlando 3000 S. John Young Parkway Orlando, FL 32805 Phone: 407.425.2555 Fax: 407.514.4318 Email: keithdharmon@yahoo.com Assistant: Jane Bunch janebunch@firstorlando.com 407.514.4314 Education: University of Arkansas New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Keith and Jackie Harmon Alex 8208 Lake Crowell Cir Orlando, FL 32836
How Long: Student Ministry ~ 11 years Current church ~ 1 years Responsibilities: 6-12th grades
Birthdates: Keith ~ 12/7/74 Jackie ~ 4/11/74
Sunday school curriculum: In house
Wedding anniversary ~ 7/27/96
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Student Discipleship
Recommended Resources:
Ministry strengths: Evangelism
Speakers: David Burton 904.571.8040 Landon Eckhardt 817.307.4900
Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Church, Colleyville TX Sherwood Baptist Church, GA
Books: Ten Things Every Minister Needs to Know
Spiritual gifts: Shepherding, Evangelism
What Every Christian Ought to Know
Bands: Chris Allen Band 832.414.1773 Jimmy Needham 281.414.1263
John Mark Harrison Pastor to Students Biltmore Baptist Church 35 Clayton Rd. Arden, NC 28704 Phone: 828.687.1111 Fax: 828.687.7775 Email: jmharrison@biltmorebaptist.org Assistant: Kate McIntyre kmcintyre@biltmorebaptist.org 828.651.6184 Education: Samford University Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 5 years Current church ~ 1 years Responsibilities: 6-12th grade Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: 7 Checkpoints Spiritual gifts: Leadership, preaching, exhortation Ministry strengths: Leadership Previous 2 churches: Second Baptist Church, Houston TX First Baptist Church, Gardendale AL
John Mark and Brigitte Harrison 913 Cranbrook Dr. Arden, NC 2870 Birthdates: John Mark ~ 3/7/81 Brigitte ~ 11/21/78 Wedding anniversary ~ 1/11/03 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Ed Newton 901.734.6151 Clayton King 704.434.2920 Books: Winning With People John Maxwell Hurt Chap Clark Bands: The Commonground Band 318.243.1782 Spur 58 615.469.7197
Mikel Hatfield Student Minister First Baptist Church Lewisville 1251 West Valley Ridge Lewisville, TX 75077 Phone: 972.436.5502 Fax: 972.436.0369 Email: mhatfield@fbclewisville.org Assistant: Nanette Foster nfoster@fbclewisville.org 972.436.5502 Education: Flower Mound Marcus High School Baylor University Truett Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 6 years Current church ~ 3.5 years Responsibilities: Students in grades 7—College Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: In house Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Discernment Ministry strengths: Creativity Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Woodway, Waco TX
Mikel Hatfield 2032 Pheasant Dr. Lewisville, TX 75077 Birthdate ~ 9/15/79 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Jr. Baker 469.231.3699 Todd Theissen todd@journeychurch.cc Books: Secret in the Dark Frederick Buchner Jesus in the Jewish Theologian Brad Young Bands: Rob Wilson 469.767.4610 Dutton Nathan Jennings, 254.744.5926
Scott Heath Student Minister Shades Mountain Baptist Church 2017 Columbiana Road Birmingham AL 35216 Phone: 205.822.1670 x 242 Fax: 205.978.1171 Email: sheath@shades.org Assistant: Melanie Dill mdill@shades.org 205.822.1670 x241 Education: Union City High School, Union City TN Union University Beeson Divinity School Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 9 years Current church ~ 6.5 years Responsibilities: Students in grades 7-college Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Administration, Leadership Ministry strengths: Benching 350 lbs! Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Church - Sylacauga AL Germantown Baptist - Germantown, TN
Scott and Paula Heath Elijah, Gabe and Baby Boy #3 311 Shades Crest Rd. Birmingham, AL 35226 Birthdates: Scott ~ 6/21/73 Paula ~ 12/4/73 Wedding anniversary ~ 12/13/97 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Adam Robinson adam@adamrobinson.org Jay Ridenour J.ridenour@trinity-baptist.org 203.627.6723 Books: Systematic Theology Wayne Grudem Eragon Christopher Paolini Bands: Def Leppard Whitecross
R. J. Holt Minister of Student Ministries Travis Avenue Baptist Church 800 W. Berry Fort Worth, TX 76110 Phone: 817.924.4266 Fax: 817.921.9620 Email: rjholt2@mac.com Assistant: Monica Ward Monica.ward@travis.org 817.924.4266 Education: Robert E. Lee - Tyler, TX University of Texas at Tyler Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 18 years Current church ~ 3 years Responsibilities: Grades 7-12 and College Sunday school curriculum: Lifeway (Fuel), Student Life, Custom Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various Spiritual gifts: Leadership, Teaching, Exhortation Ministry strengths: Missions, Outreach Previous 2 churches: Colonial Hills Baptist Church, Tyler TX FBC Ft. Myers, Ft. Myers FL
R. J. and Karen Holt Timothy, Jonathan, Caroline Grace 8112 Geranium Lane Fort Worth, TX 76134 Birthdates: R. J. ~ 11/7/66 Karen ~ 4/29/69 Wedding anniversary ~ 7/15/89
Recommended Resources: Speakers: Richard Ross SWBTS Wes Hamilton Lakepointe Baptist, Rockwall, TX Books: ReThink Steve Wright Grace Walk Steve McVey Bands: Chris Freeman 903.561.9995 Colonial Hills, Tyler TX
Bryan Howell Minister to Students New Hope Baptist Church– North Campus 551 New Hope Rd. Fayetteville, GA 30214 Phone: 770.461.4337 Fax: 770.460.9933 Email: bryanh@newhopebc.org Assistant: Stephanie Angileri Stephaniea@newhopebc.org 770.460.4856 Education: Samford University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 8 years Current church ~ <1 year Responsibilities: Grades 7-12 Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various Spiritual gifts: Encouragement, Leadership, Hospitality, Shepherding Ministry strengths: Vision, Relationships Previous 2 churches: Brainerd Hills Baptist Church, Chattanooga TN Travis Ave. Baptist Church, Ft. Worth TX
Bryan and Amy Howell Micah, Caleb and Alli Beth 185 Autumn Moon Trail Fayetteville, GA 30215 Birthdates: Bryan ~ 7/31/74 Amy ~ 11/15/73 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/21/97 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Dr. David Platt The Church at Brook Hills 205.313.7777 David Nasser David Nasser Outreach 205.982.9996 Books: Communicating for a Change Andy Stanley ReThink Steve Wright Bands: Kristian Stanfill 678.262.8937 David Odom Band Odomdavid@mac.com
David Huey Minister to High School Valley Baptist Church 4800 Fruitvale Ave Bakersfield, CA 93308 Phone: 661.393.5683 Fax: 661.393.1370 Email: dhuey@valleybaptist.org Assistant: Stacy Vandenhoek svandenhoek@valleybaptist.org 661.393.5683 Education: Mississippi College Liberty How Long: Student Ministry ~ 10 years Current church ~ 3 years Responsibilities: Senior High Only Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
David and Amy Huey 8604 Beaver Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93312 Birthdates: David ~ 6/11/77 Amy ~ 11/16/85 Wedding Anniversary ~ 7/14/07
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various
Recommended Resources:
Spiritual gifts: Teaching and Discernment
Speakers: Will Snipes willsnipes@bellsouth.com
Ministry strengths: Vision Casting Previous 2 churches: Brandon Baptist Church, Brandon MS Missionary to Indonesia (International Mission Board)
Books: Total Truth Pearcey Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Chuck Missler Bands: Caleb Rowden Myspace/ Caleb Rowden
Allen Jackson Professor of Youth Education NOBTS 3939 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans LA 70126 Phone: 504.816.8103 Fax: 504.816.8420 Email: ajackson@nobts.edu Assistant: Kristin Wilkerson jacksonsec@nobts.edu 504.816.8103 Education: University of Southern Mississippi NOBTS How Long: Student Ministry ~ 29 years Current church ~ 14 years Responsibilities: Teaching youth ministry Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Encouragement Ministry strengths: Planning, Speaking Previous 2 churches: Dunwoody Baptist, Atlanta GA FBC, Winfield, LA
Dr. Allen and Dr. Judi Jackson Aaron and Sarah 4305 Seminary Place New Orleans, LA 70126 Birthdates: Allen ~ 11/5/57 Judi ~ 9/6/59 Wedding Anniversary ~ 5/21/83 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Tom Richter Books: In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day The Essential Drucker Change or Die Bands: Jeremy Wilkerson www.worshipconnex.com Chris White
Loyd Jackson Western USA Director Won By One to Jamaica P O Box 101 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 Phone: 816.522.3888 Phone: (Jamaica) 876.306.4200 Email: Loyd@wonbyonetojamaica.com Website: wonbyonetojamaica.com Education: Deer Park High School Houston Baptist University SWBTS How Long: Student Ministry ~ 25 years Current church ~ 3.5 years Responsibilities: Providing life changing mission trips to Harmons, Jamaica
Loyd and Candy Jackson 1212 SE 7th St Lee’s Summit MO 64063
Spiritual Gifts: Discernment, Creativity, and Serving
Birthdates: Loyd ~ 10/10/56 Candy ~ 9/25/55
Ministry strengths: Training leaders to serve; loving people
Wedding Anniversary ~ 5/12/79
Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Church - Raytown, MO Hyde Park Baptist - Austin, TX
Recommended Resources: Books: A Framework for Understanding Poverty Ruby K. Payne Celebration of Discipline Richard Foster
Randy Johnson Minister of Youth Education First Baptist Church 1001 N. Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080 Phone: 972.235.5296 ext. 138 Fax: 972.705.2999 Email: randyjohnson@fbcr.org Assistant: Terry Bodwell terrybodwell@fbcr.org 972.235.5296 x122 Education: Texas A & M Howard Payne University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 33 years Current church ~ 23 years Responsibilities: Grades 7-12 Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Lifeway & Student Discipleship Ministries Spiritual gifts: Administration, Encouragement, Service, Teaching Ministry strengths: Delegation, Organization, Training Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Church, Bryan TX Monterey Baptist, Lubbock TX
Randy and Carol Johnson Lindsey and Casey 5717 Galaxie Road Garland, TX 75044 Birthdates: Randy ~ 8/27/49 Carol ~ 9/27/54 Wedding anniversary ~ 8/5/78 Recommended Resources: Speaker: Allen Jackson Chuck Gartman Books: Windows of the Soul Ken Gire Looking at Life Through the Rear View Mirror Paul Powell Bands: Envoy Doug Schmidt dugschmidt@yahoo.com Addison Road Ryan Simmons ryan@addisonroad.com
Greg King Student Pastor Carmel Baptist 1145 Pineville-Matthews Rd. Matthews NC 28105 Phone: 704.847.8575 Fax: 704.847.1430 Voice Mail: ext.3015 Email: gregk@carmelbaptist.org Assistant: Barb Schill Barbs@carmelbaptist.org 704.847.8575 x3022 Education: Palm Bay High School, Melbourne FL University of Central Florida Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 11 years Current church ~ 5 years Responsibilities: Overseeing the student ministry and staff Grades 7-college Sunday school curriculum: InQuest Major curriculum used in Discipleship: X3 Spiritual gifts: Prophecy, Teaching Ministry strengths: Leadership, Communication Previous 2 churches: Mt. Zion Baptist, Canton GA
Greg and Rachelle King Lily, Cooper, Piper 1002 Sandbox Circle Birthdates: Greg ~ 7/20/70 Rachelle ~ 7/7/72 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/8/96 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Larry Grays Larrygrays.org Stuart Hall Books: UnChristian In a Pit with a Lion on a Snow Day Bands: Steve Fee Se7enmiles 615.306.2246
Kelly Knouse Minister to Students Idlewild Baptist P O Box 44 Lutz FL 33548 Phone: 813.264.1515 Fax: 813.264.2580 Voice Mail: 813.695.4585 Email: kknouse@idlewild.org Assistant: BJ Wajdowicz Bwajdowicz@idlewild.org 813.264.8733 Education: Liberty University Liberty Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 6 years Current church ~ 6 years
Kelly and Tara Knouse Cade, Ellason, McKenna, Presley 21140 Ski Way Land O Lakes, FL 34638
Responsibilities: 6-12th Grades
Birthdates: Kelly~ 12/30/78 Tara ~ 11/28/78
Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Wedding anniversary ~ 7/20/01
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Student Leadership
Recommended Resources:
Spiritual Gifts: Service, Prophecy
Speakers: Anson McMahon David Nasser
Ministry Strengths: Relational Previous 2 churches: none
Band: Chris Kuti Band
Matt Lawson High School Pastor First Baptist Woodstock 11905 Highway 92 Woodstock, GA 30188 Church: 770.926.4428 Voice: 678.494.2847 Fax: 770.591.2508 Email: matt.lawson@fbcw.net Education: Clemson University Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 2 years Current church ~ 2 years Responsibilities: Senior High Only Sunday school curriculum: Regular Baptist Press, Precept, Dare3Share, Answers in Genesis, InQuest, Summit Ministries
Matt and Laura Lawson 107 Plumeria Street Canton, GA 30114 Birthdates: Matt ~ 11/16/77 Anna ~ 7/6/82 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/17/06
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Same as above
Recommended Resources:
Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Encouragement
Speakers: Ergun Caner Tony Nolan
Ministry strengths: Team Building, Student Involvement and Leadership Previous 2 churches: Itinerant Ministry Providence Baptist Church, Raleigh NC (volunteer)
Books: Join the Movement Alvin Reid Ministry Mutiny Greg Stier Bands: Six Piece Suit Nathan Wright 404.414.2521 www.sixpiecesuit.com Will Goodwin www.willgoodwin.com 678.644.1461
Jeremy Lewis Youth Minister Central Baptist Church 1991 F. M. 158 College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979.776.9977 Fax: 979.776.3807 Voice mail: 979.776.9977 x107 Email: jlewis@cbcbryan.org Assistant: Shelly Landers slanders@cbcbryan.org 979.776.9977 x207 Education: Newman Smith High School Liberty University Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 16 years Current church ~ 6.5 years Responsibilities: Grades 7-12 Sunday school curriculum: FUEL Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various, Serendipity Studies Spiritual gifts: Administration, Leadership Ministry strengths: Organization, Leadership Previous 2 churches: Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield, CA Immanuel Baptist Church, Ridgecrest, CA
Jeremy and Niki Lewis Cody, Leah 210 Landsburg Ct. College Station, TX 77845 Birthdates: Jeremy ~ 8/10/70 Niki ~ 7/27/70 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/6/92 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Chris Dowd Ben Stuart (Breakaway) Books: Transforming Discipleship One Thing You Can’t Do in Heaven Band: Commonground Band www.cgband.com
Brad Lewter Student Minister Second Baptist Church 3111 E. Battlefield Springfield, MO 65804 Phone: 417.887.3111 Fax: 417.887.2131 Voice: 417.447.7141 Email: brad@secondbaptist.org Assistant: Laverne Cook laverne@secondbaptist.org 417.447.7129 Education: Parkway High School - Bossier City, LA Louisiana State University - Shreveport, LA Luther Rice How Long: Student Ministry ~ 10 years Current church ~ 4 years Responsibilities: Grades 6-12
Brad and Kati Lewter Lana Kate 2829 W. River Bluff Ozark, MO 65721
Birthdates: Brad ~ 10/19/77 Kati ~ 3/30/78 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/14/03
Sunday school curriculum: In House
Recommended Resources:
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various
Speakers: Greg Pinkner Brad Bennett Real Encounter Ministries
Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Administration Ministry strengths: Missions, Discipleship Previous 2 churches: Bellaire Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA
Books: The Master Plan of Evangelism Hearing God Willard Bands: Tony Fisher First Atlanta Jared Wood Prestonwood
Chris Lovell Minister of Students Prestonwood Baptist Church 3801 W. Park Blvd Plano, TX 75093 Phone: 972.820.5368 Fax: 972.820.5370 Voice Mail: 972.820.5326 Email: clovell@prestonwood.org Assistant: Donna Howell dhowell@prestonwood.org 972.820.5368 Education: Trinity Heights Christian Academy LSU - Shreveport NOBTS How Long: Student Ministry ~ 156years Current church ~ 2 year Responsibilities: Oversee and lead the Student Ministry staff that ministers to students in grades 7-12. Sunday school curriculum: Custom – we write our own Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Custom – we write our own Spiritual gifts: Evangelism Ministry strengths: Leadership Previous church: Germantown Baptist, Germantown TN FBC, Montgomery AL
Chris and Amanda Lovell Paxton and Bowman 3223 Blue Oak Plano, TX 75093 Birthdates: Chris ~ 2/21/72 Amanda ~ 7/6/74 Wedding anniversary ~ 11/7/98 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Neil McClendon Obed‘s House 281.565.2952 neil@obedshouse.com Wade Morris wade@wademorris.com Clayton King Crossroads Worldwide 704.434.2920 Joe White vkmorgan@kanakuk.com 417.266.3277 Books: Doing Church as a Team Wayne Condeiro In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day Mark Butterson One Heartbeat Mark Cahill Bands: Chris White Band Todd Agnew 615.790.5540
Jeff Lovingood Minister of Students Long Hollow Baptist Church 3031 Long Hollow Pike Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615.824.4006 Fax: 615.824.4506 Cell: 615.207.2984 Email: Jeff.Lovingood@Longhollow.com Assistant: Jenn Lockerman Jeff.Lovingood@Longhollow.com 615.824.4006 Education: Bradley High School Carson Newman College SWBTS
Jeff and Rachel Lovingood Trevor, Kelsey, Riley 110 Windham Circle Hendersonville, TN 37075
How Long: Student Ministry ~ 26 years Current church ~ 6 years
Birthdates: Jeff ~ 8/13/63 Rachel ~ 6/21/66
Responsibilities: Oversee preschool to adults
Wedding anniversary ~ 12/27/87
Sunday school curriculum: Lifeway
Recommended Resources:
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: All kinds, Lifeway, Group, Student Life Spiritual gifts: Leadership, Evangelism Ministry strengths: Leadership Previous 2 churches: FBC Concord, Knoxville TN Idlewild Baptist, Tampa FL
Speakers: Tony Nolan Alex Himaya Books: Bible Quiet Strength Tony Dungy Bands: Through a Glass Chris White Band
Bradley Maybin Minister to Students First Baptist Church of Amarillo 1208 S. Tyler Amarillo, TX 79101 Phone: 806.373.2891 Fax: 806.379.7809 Email: Bradleym@fbc-amarillo.org Assistant: Brenda McCullough brendam@fbc-amarillo.org 806.373.2981 ext. 267 Education: Robinson High School, Robinson, TX West Texas A&M Wayland Baptist University How Long: Student Ministry ~13 years Current church ~ 8 years Responsibilities: 7th grade - college Sunday school curriculum: Student Life, Smyth and Helwys Major curriculum used in Discipleship: varies Spiritual gifts: Administration Ministry strengths: Organization Previous 2 churches: FBC Lorena, TX Meadowbrook Baptist Church, Waco, TX
Bradley and Emily Maybin Parker 8406 San Antonio Drive Amarillo TX 79118
Birthdates: Bradley ~ 8/18/76 Emily ~ 5/29/79 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/22/02 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Don Vanderslice Brian Rayburn Bands: Dutton UBC Waco Rob Wilson Band
Brian Mills Pastor of Students Second Baptist Church 19449 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77094 Phone: 713.465.3408 Fax: 713.465.3480 Email: bmills@second.org Assistant: Connie Winter cwinter@second.org 713.465.3408 Education: Quachita Baptist University How Long: Student Ministry ~10 years Current church ~ 1 years Responsibilities: Sunday school curriculum: XP3 Major curriculum used in Discipleship: XP3 Spiritual gifts: Speaking. Leadership, Administration Ministry strengths: Speaking, Leadership Previous 2 churches: The Church at BattleCreek, Tulsa, OK First Baptist Church, Springdale, AR
Brian and Jennifer Mills McKenna, Parker 19449 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77094 Birthdates: Brian ~ 8/7/78 Jennifer ~ 7/31/81 Wedding anniversary ~ 9/22/01 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Alex Himaya Brent Crow Books: The Way of the Wild Heart Bands: Matthew and Lizi www.matthewandlizi.com Michael Bleeker www.thevilliagechurch.net Dallas, TX
Eric Miracle Minister to High School Students Olive Baptist Church 1836 E. Olive Road Pensacola, FL 32514 Phone: 850.476.1932 Fax: 850.474.9650 Voice: 850.529.9225 Email: emiracle@olivebaptist.org Assistant: Sandy Fones sfones@olivebaptist.org 850.475.1143 Education: Lexington Baptist College, Lexington KY The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY How Long: Student Ministry ~7 years Current church ~ 1.5 years Responsibilities: Senior High only Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Serendipity, S.O.S, In house Spiritual gifts: Shepherding, Administration, Discernment Ministry strengths: Administration, Creativity, Missions Previous 2 churches: Westside Baptist Church, Murray KY Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, Lexington, KY
Eric and Andrea Miracle Jaylee 4892 Spencer Oaks Blvd. Pace, FL 32571 Birthdates: Eric ~ 2/20/76 Andrea ~ 1/3/78 Wedding anniversary ~ 5/29/99 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Danny Ray Illusionist/Speaker www.uprightillusions.com Neil McClendon www.obedshouse.com Books: A Daughter’s Worth Ava Sturgeon The FIVE Dysfunctions of a TEAM Patrick Lencioni Bands: Spur58 Matt Arnold www.myspace.com/mattewarnoldmusic
Phil Newberry Minister of Students Bellevue Baptist Church 2000 Appling Road Cordova TN 38016 Phone: 901.347.5690 Fax: 901.347.5725 Voice Mail: 901.347.5692 Email: philnewberry@bellevue.org Assistant: Julie Jordan jjordan@bellevue.org 901.347.5699 Education: Rogers High Arkansas Tech University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 33 years Current church ~ 23 years Responsibilities: 6th – 12th, College Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Truth Project Spiritual gifts: Administration, Organization Ministry strengths: Speaking Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Church, Dallas TX First Baptist Church, Colleyville TX
Phil and Jeanne Newberry Tyler, Leslianne, Aeryn, Natalie 9610 Shadow Glen Cove Cordova, TN 38016 Birthdates: Phil ~ 3/30/56 Jeanne ~ 8/24/55 Wedding anniversary ~ 5/29/76
Recommended Resources: Speakers: Mike Curry Mikecurry.com Adam Robinson Books: ReThink Steve Wright Starbucks Experience Bands: Chris White chriswhiteband@mac.com Ryan Wingo Band 901.347.2000
Dave Paxton Director of Student Ministries FBC Hendersonville 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615.824.6154 Fax: 615.824.7364 Voice Mail: 615.447.1356 Email: dpaxton@fbchtn.org Assistant: Karren Anderson kanderson@fbchtn.org 615.447.1368 Education: Everett High School Carson Newman University of Tennessee Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 30 years Current church ~ 3 years
Dave and Sharon Paxton 644 Burnham Drive South Hendersonville TN 37075 Birthdates: Dave ~ 8/31/52 Sharon ~ 1/30/52
Responsibilities: 6th – college
Wedding anniversary ~ 12/4/71
Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Recommended Resources:
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Lifeway
Speakers: Adam Robinson David Platt
Spiritual gifts: Pastor/Shepherd Ministry strengths: Creativity Previous 2 churches: Olive Baptist, Pensacola FL
Books: Simple Church Ranier The Un-churched Next Door Ranier Bands: Jonathan and Lisa Moore Alex Nifong Petra
Trent Peacock Minister to Students Hickory Grove Baptist North 2350 Odell School Charlotte, NC 28262 Phone: 704.531.5341 Fax: 704.547.0396 Email: trentpeacock@hgbc.org Assistant: Lisa Roberts lisaroberts@hgbc.org 704.531.5341 Education: Liberty University Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 8 years Current church ~ 6 years
Trent and Lacy Peacock John David, Carson 1600 Bay Meadows Ave Concord, NC 28027
Responsibilities: 6th—12th grades
Birthdates: Trent ~ 2/24/74 Lacy ~ 9/14/75
Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Wedding anniversary ~ 7/31/99
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Word of Life
Recommended Resources:
Spiritual gifts: Exhortation Ministry strengths: Relational Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Creedmoor, Creedmoor NC First Baptist Woodstock, Woodstock GA
Speakers: Jared Jones Vertical Ministies Travis Crim gush28@yahoo.com Books: 1001 Ways to be Romantic J.P Godek Disciples of a Godly Man Kent Hughes
Matt Petty Student Pastor Burnt Hickory Baptist 5154 Due West Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127 Phone: 770.590.0334 Ext 207 Fax: 770.590.0467 Email: mpetty@burnthickory.com Assistant: Kathy Davis kdavis@burnthickory.com 770.590.0334 x202 Education: McEachern High School University of West Georgia How Long: Student Ministry ~11.5 years Current church ~ 7 years Responsibilities: Grades 6-12
Matt and Melissa Petty Blake 5971 Seven Oaks Dr Powder Springs, GA 30127
Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Birthdates: Matt ~ 8/10/77 Melissa ~ 1/16/78
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various
Wedding anniversary ~ 1/20/01
Spiritual gifts: Prophesy, Shepherding
Recommended Resources:
Ministry strengths: Leadership, Communicating Previous 2 churches: Oak Grove Baptist, Carrollton, GA
Speakers: Adam Robinson Wade Morris Books: Soul Cravings Bands: Chris Orr Group One Crew
Jerry Royal Student Minister FBC Wichita Falls 1200 Ninth Street Wichita Falls TX 76301 Phone: 940.723.2764, x 254 Fax: 940.766.1373 Voice Mail: 940.782.0278 Email: jroyal@fbcwf.org Assistant: Amber Kussavage akussavage@fbcwf.org 940.723.2764 x255 Education: Crowley High School, Crowley TX Baylor University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
How Long: Student Ministry ~ 23 years Current Church ~ 15 years Responsibilities: Grades 7 - college Sunday school curriculum: Everything (video based) Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various Spiritual gifts: Prophecy Ministry strengths: Leadership
Jerry and Mary Royal Maddie, Mallory and Kip 1404 Grant Street Wichita Falls, TX 76309 Birthdates: Jerry ~ 1/6/62 Mary ~ 12/21/71 Wedding anniversary ~ 5/18/96 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Afshin Ziafat Alex Himaya Books: Communicating for a Change Andy Stanley Hell Yes Jeffress Bands: Jeff Johnson 214.418.1688 Addison Road 615.297.2021 ext. 288
Jimmy Scroggins Teaching Pastor Highview Baptist Church 7711 Fegenbush Lane Louisville, KY 40228 Phone: 502.239.7711 Fax: 502.239.3353 Email: jscroggins@highview.org Assistant: Darlene Shirley dshirley@highview.org 502.231.6216 Education: Jacksonville University The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 13 years Current church ~ 10 years Responsibilities: Oversee Children through Adults
Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins James, Daniel, Jeremiah, Isaac, Stephen, Anna Kate, Mary Claire 12011 Edenwood Dr. Louisville, KY 40228 Birthdates: Jimmy ~ 10/2/71 Kristin ~ 11/6/73 Wedding anniversary ~ 12/27/94
Sunday school curriculum: InQuest
Recommended Resources:
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Word of Life
Speakers: Clay Scroggins Danny Akin
Spiritual gifts: Leadership, Preaching Ministry strengths: Developing leaders Previous 2 churches: FBC, Shepherdsville KY Grace Baptist Church, Evansville IN
Books: Age of Access Knowledge of the Holy
Jerome Smith Student Minister Tallowood Baptist Church 555 Tallowood Drive Houston, TX 77024 Phone: 713.468.8241 ext.8166 Email: jsmith@tallowood.org Assistant: Will McCartney wmccartney@tallowood.org 713.468.8241 ext.8187 Education: Dobie High School Howard Payne University SWBTS How Long: Student Ministry ~ 31 years Current church ~ 14 years Responsibilities: Grades 6 - college Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: SDM Spiritual gifts: Administration, Leadership, Teaching Ministry strengths: Organization, Relationships Previous 2 churches: Travis Avenue Baptist, Ft. Worth TX FBC, Tyler TX
Jerome and Jan Smith Chris and Ashley 1927 Silver Brook Lane Katy, TX 77494 Birthdates: Jerome ~ 2/24/52 Jan ~ 1/24/53 Wedding anniversary ~ 8/23/75 Recommended Resources: Speakers: J. R. Vassal jrv@nycmission.com Louie Giglio 678.366.9192 Books: The Heavenly Man Same Kind of Different As Me! Bands: Jeremy McCasland 713.447.9253 Annita Box
Shawn Smith Student Pastor FBC Springdale 1709 Johnson Road Springdale, AR 72762 Phone: 479.751.4523 Fax: 479.756.7167 Voice: 479.263.0667 Email: shawns@fbcs.net Assistant: Delores Breeding deloresb@fbcs.net Education: Bethany High School, Oklahoma City OK University of Arkansas How Long: Student Ministry ~ 18 years Current church ~ 5 years Responsibilities: Grades 6–12 Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Serendipity House - Life Connections Spiritual gifts: Pastor, Shepherding, Evangelism Ministry strengths: Previous 2 churches: Great Hills Baptist Church, Austin TX First Baptist Church, Lakeland FL
Shawn and Tracy Smith Kyle 334 Chantilly Avenue Springdale, AR 72764 Birthdates: Shawn ~ 1/27/70 Tracey ~ 10/9/67 Wedding anniversary ~ 5/4/91 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Tony Nolan Clayton King Books: Communicating For a Change Breaking the Missional Code Bands: Spur58 Jackson Waters
Michael Smith Student Pastor FBC Colleyville 5405 Pleasant Run Rd. Colleyville, TX 76034 Phone: 817.281.4158 Fax: 918.258.3965 Email: michaelsmith247@mac.com Assistant: Megan Wiley meganw@fbccolleyville.com 817.281.4158 Education: University of LA How Long: Student Ministry ~ 18 years Current church ~ 1 year Responsibilities: 5th Grade through College Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Michael and Kim Smith Hannah 3320 Circlewood Ct. Grapevine, TX 76051 Birthdates: Michael ~ 7/28/70 Kim ~ 5/21/68
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Various
Wedding anniversary ~ 6/10/96
Spiritual gifts: Evangelism and Leadership
Recommended Resources:
Ministry strengths: Teaching Previous 2 churches: The Met, Houston TX Hunter Street Baptist
Speakers: Wade Morris 205.995.4925 Tony Nolan Brock Gill Books: Our Iceberg is Melting Jon Kotter Last Christian Generation Josh McDowell Bands: Spur58 615.869.9500 Jeff Johnson
Linc Taylor Minister to Students Brentwood Baptist Church 7777 Concord Rd Brentwood TN 37027 Phone: 615.324.6126 Voice Mail: 615.324.6144 Email: ltaylor@brentwoodbaptist.com Assistant: Jackie Smith Jsmith@brentwoodbaptist.com 615.324.6126 Education: McGavock High School, Nashville TN Carson Newman College SWBTS How Long: Student Ministry ~ 15 years Current church ~ 2 years Responsibilities: Grade 6 through college Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Variety Spiritual gifts: Encouragement, Leadership Ministry strengths: Relationship Building, Casting Vision Previous 2 churches: North Metro FBC, Lawrenceville, GA Calvary Baptist, Lexington KY
Linc and JoEllen Taylor Grace, Joy Beth, Lynna 109 Kings Gate Lane Franklin, TN 37064 Birthdates: Linc ~ 12/8/66 JoEllen ~ 4/10/67 Wedding anniversary ~ 5/19/90 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Afshin Ziafat Books: I Am Not But I Know I AM Giglio The Present Future McNeal Bands: Michael Boggs (FFH member) Joey Everett Band
Mike Taylor Pastor of Student Ministries Fellowship of the Woodlands One Fellowship Drive Woodlands, TX 77384 Phone: 281.367.1900 Fax: 936.271.7716 Email: mtaylor@fotw.org Assistant: Linda Pollard lpollard@fotw.org Education: Fayetteville High School University of Arkansas SWBTS How Long: Student Ministry ~ 26 years Current church ~ 2 years Responsibilities: Grade 7 - college Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Write our own Spiritual gifts: Mercy, Teaching Ministry strengths: Vision Casting, Team Building Previous 2 churches: Champion Forest Baptist, Houston, TX FBC Columbia, Columbia SC
Mike and Kookie Taylor Thad, Shelby, Hannah, Hayden 6023 Spring Oak Hollow Spring, TX 77379
Birthdates: Mike ~ 6/9/62 Kookie ~ 3/20/62 Wedding anniversary ~ 6/11/83 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Ben Stuart 979.693.9869 Chris Mayfield 425.248.0713 Books: In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day The Character of Leadership Bands: Daniel Pratt Band 832.493.3960 Jimmy Needham 281.546.7199
Sean Vickers Minister of Students Westside Baptist Church 7775 Herlong Road Jacksonville, FL 32210 Phone: 904.781.0618 Fax: 904.786.5700 Email: sean@wbcjax.com Assistant: Bethany Whitlock Bethany@wbcjax.com Education: Oakridge High School, Orlando, FL University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL SWBTS, Fort Worth, TX How Long: Student Ministry ~ 11 years Current church ~ 3.5 years Responsibilities: Grade 6 through College Sunday school curriculum: Lifeway Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Leader Treks, Word of Life Spiritual gifts: Teaching and Administration Ministry strengths: Evangelism and Leadership Previous 2 churches: First Baptist Church, Kissimmee FL
Sean and Carol Vickers Amanda, Sean, Brooke, Cole, Paige 1226 Peabody Court Jacksonville, FL 32210 Birthdates: Sean ~ 1/17/68 Carol ~ 4/17/69 Wedding anniversary ~ 2/15/92 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Dave Edwards Brent Crowe Books: Margin Swenson 360 Leader Maxwell Bands: Matt Papa Band www.mattpapa.com Matlock www.purevolume/matlock
Scott Ward Student Minister First Baptist Dallas 1707 San Jacinto Dallas, TX 75201 Phone: 214.969.2451 Fax: 214.969.7777 Email: sward@firstdallas.org Assistant: Barbara Cole BCole@firstdallas.org Education: Baylor University SWBTS, Fort Worth, TX How Long: Student Ministry ~ 19 years Current church ~ 6 years Responsibilities: Grade 7 through College
Scott and Jennifer Ward Harrison, Johnson 526 E. Center Duncanville, TX 75116
Sunday school curriculum: Student Life
Birthdates: Scott ~ 7/3/63 Jennifer ~ 2/11/63
Major curriculum used in Discipleship:
Wedding anniversary ~ 4/16/88
Spiritual gifts: Service, Leadership, Administration
Recommended Resources:
Ministry strengths: Organization Previous 2 churches: High Pointe Baptist, Cedar Hill TX
Speakers: Neil McClendon At Hudson Productions Paul Mints paul@thecommunityatlakeridge.com Books: Off-Road Disciplines Earl Creps The Rest of God Mark Buchanan Bands: Matt Wheeler Band 214.236.7818
Andy White Student Pastor The Metropolitan Baptist Church 13000 Jones Rd. Houston, TX 77070 Phone: 281.890.1900 Voice Mail: 281.253.4734 Email: awhite@themetonline.org Assistant: Beth Bartholomew bbartholomew@themetonline.org Education: Crisswell College How Long: Student Ministry ~ 5.75 years Current church ~ 9 months Responsibilities: Grade 7 through College Sunday school curriculum: Student Life Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Serendipity Pub., In house, Paul Little Spiritual gifts: Leading, Preaching, Teaching Ministry strengths: Creativity and our building Previous 2 churches: Fellowship of the Woodlands, Woodlands TX Freedom Fellowship, Spring TX
Andy and Amber White Myla 20210 Ribbonwood Pl. Tomball, TX 77375 Birthdates: Andy ~ 12/28/77 Amber ~ 12/24/81 Wedding anniversary ~ 3/22/03 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Craig Adderly Testimony/ Rapper 832.208.1038 Ben Stuart Preacher/teacher www.breakawayministries.org Books: In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day Mark Patterson Jim and Casper Go To Church Henderson and Casper Bands: Robbie Seay Band mgr@robbieseayband.com The Foreign Neal Mabry 281.414.2993
Chris White Worship and Missions Leader Spirit & Truth Worship, Inc./ Mobilizing Students 6140-K6 S. Gun Club Rd. #114 Aurora, CO 80016 Voice Mail: 404.428.8152 Email: chriswhiteband@yahoo.com Assistant: Christy White chriswhiteband@mac.com mobilizingstudents@mac.com Education: Petal High School, Petal MS Univ. of West Florida, Pensacola FL Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary How Long: Student Ministry ~ 16 years Responsibilities: Leads worship & international mission trips Spiritual gifts: Leadership, Evangelism, Faith Ministry strengths: Worship, Missions, Leadership Previous 2 churches: FBC, Jonesboro GA Grace Baptist Church, Sumter SC
Chris and Christy White Jake and Caroline 6342 S. Newbern Way Aurora, CO 80016 Birthdates: Chris ~ 6/27/67 Christy ~ 9/9/70 Wedding anniversary ~ 3/6/93
Recommended Resources: Speakers: Tony Nolan (harvester) Gary Taylor (growth) Adam Robinson (growth) Ed Newton (harvester/growth) Books: The Present Future McNeal The Organic Church Bands: Aaron Keyes Aaronkeyes.com
Truett Williams Associate Pastor Student Ministries Calvary Baptist 5000 Country Club Rd Winston-Salem NC 27104 Phone: 336.714.5456 Fax: 336.765.5543 Voice Mail: 336.714.5437 Email: twilliams@calvarynow.com Assistant: Steven Ackley sackley@calvarynow.com Leslie McCarthy lmccarthy@calvarynow.com Education: Spartanburg High school University of South Carolina Southwestern How Long: Student Ministry ~ 26 years Current church ~ 17 years Responsibilities: Oversee Grades 7-12 Sunday school curriculum: Student Life; Lifeway Major curriculum used in Discipleship: various Spiritual gifts: Teaching, Mercy Ministry strengths: Resourceful, Great Team Previous 2 churches: Calvary, Winston-Salem Homestead Heights (The Summit), Durham NC
Truett and Joanie Williams Truett and Kaleigh 5000 Country Club Rd Winston-Salem NC 27104 Birthdates: Truett ~ 3/23/59 Joanie ~ 12/11/61 Wedding anniversary ~ 5/21/83 Recommended Resources: Speakers: Foster Christy fosterchristy.com Joel Oates Books: Simple Church The Five Languages of Apology Bands: Jonathan McCarthy jmmcarthy@calvarynow.com
Steve Wright Assistant Pastor of Student Ministries Providence Baptist Church 6339 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27612 Phone: 919.326.3000 Fax: 919.326.3022 Email: Steve@pray.org Assistant: Stephanie Briggs Stephanie@pray.org Education: North Hall High School Carson Newman College NOBTS How Long: Student Ministry ~ 19 years Current church ~ 9 years
Steve and Tina Wright Sara, William, Tyler 8005 Crooked Chute Court Raleigh, NC 27612
Responsibilities: 6th- 12th grades
Birthdates: Steve ~ 10/11/65 Tina ~ 5/8/69
Sunday school curriculum: InQuest Ministries
Wedding anniversary ~ 4/15/89
Major curriculum used in Discipleship: Write our own Spiritual gifts: Exhortation Ministry strengths: Team building Previous 2 churches: Roebuck Park Baptist, AL First Baptist, Lenoir City TN
Recommended Resources: Speakers: Gary Taylor 314.369.2141 Brett Ray 248.634.8293 Books: The Bruised Reed The Valley of Vision Bands: Chris White chriswhiteband@mac.com Aaron Keyes Aaronkeyes@mac.com
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Metro 2008 Birthdays and Anniversaries Red is East ; Blue is West (b) birthdays (a) anniversaries January Andrea Miracle Jerry Royal Wendy Young Melaney Grubbs Melissa Petty Sean Vickers Randy & Valerie Hall Matt & Melissa Petty Jan Smith Shawn Smith Sharon Paxton
3(b) 6(b) 9(b) 11(b) 16(b) 17(b) 19(a) 20(a) 24(b) 27(b) 30(b)
February Natalie Jagers Josh Daffern Johnny & Ivette Derouen Matt Lord Sean & Carol Vickers Gene Dodson Eric Miracle Chris Lovell J. Jaye Cole Chuck Gartman Jerome Smith Kelly Armstrong Gene and Tammy Dodson Mark Stayton Matt Bartig Audra Easley
1(b) 2(b) 4(a) 11(b) 15(a) 19(b) 20(b) 21(b) 23(b) 23(b) 24(b) 27(b) 27(a) 28(b) 28(b) 29(b)
March
Esther Flores Chris & Christy White Betsy Bartig Kookie Taylor Jamin & Melaney Grubbs Dyanna Jones Truett Williams Kati Lewter Phil Newberry
2(b) 6(a) 6(b) 20(b) 23(a) 23(b) 23(b) 30(b) 30(b)
April Pike & Andria Wisner JoEllen Taylor Steve & Tina Wright Carol Vickers Chris & Mary Blanton Karen Holt Jordan Easley
3(a) 10(b) 15(a) 17(b) 17(a) 29(b) 30(b)
May Calvin & Kelly Carr Shawn & Tracey Smith Tina Wright Robin Daffern C. J. Merrill Loyd & Candy Jackson Ann Edwards Jerry & Mary Royal Mark Cole Linc & JoEllen Taylor Chris and Mary Blanton Valerie Hall Allen & Judi Jackson
1(a) 4(a) 8(b) 9(b) 11(b) 12(a) 13(b) 18(a) 19(b) 19(a) 20(a) 21(b) 21(a)
Truett & Joanie Williams Victor & Esther Flores Kari Bock Mark & J. Jaye Cole Emily Maybin Eric & Andrea Miracle Phil & Jeanne Newberry
21(a) 23(a) 23(b) 27(a) 29(b) 29(a) 29(a)
June Josh & Robin Daffern Crystal Lord Nate Merrill Greg & Rachelle King Roger & Kathi Glidewell Jeremy & Niki Lewis Eulie & Stacey Brookins Mike Taylor Walter Ballou David Huey Mike & Kookie Taylor Brad & Kati Lewter Pike Wisner Eulie Brookins Johnny Derouen Nate Bock Brian & Dyanna Jones Matt & Crystal Lord Scott Heath Rachel Lovingood Larry & Anna Lawrence Bradley & Emily Maybin Nate & Kari Bock Chuck & Connie Gartman Chris White
1(a) 1(b) 3(b) 3(a) 4(a) 6(a) 8(a) 9(b) 10(b) 11(b) 11(a) 14(a) 17(b) 18(b) 18(b) 19(b) 20(a) 20(a) 21(b) 21(b) 22(a) 22(a) 24(a) 26(a) 27(b)
July Amanda Lovell Rachelle King Jordan and Audra Easley Kristen Sisk Randy Hall Candi Powers Jamin Grubbs Calvin Carr Nate & C.J. Merrill R.J. & Karen Holt Walter & Shelly Ballou Greg King Larry Lawrence Kathi Glidewell Niki Lewis Kelly & Tara Knouse
6(b) 7(b) 8(a) 8(b) 9(b) 11(b) 12(b) 13(b) 14(a) 15(a) 17(a) 20(b) 22(b) 26(b) 27(b) 20(a)
August Randy & Carol Johnson Stacey Brookins Jeremy Lewis Matt Petty Mark & Tina Stayton Bruce Edwards Jeff Lovingood Mike & Candi Powers Matt & Betsy Bartig Bradley Maybin
5(a) 5(b) 10(b) 10(b) 10(a) 11(b) 13(b) 13(b) 17(a) 18(b)
Jerome & Jan Smith Jeanne Newberry Randy Johnson Dave Paxton
23(a) 24(b) 27(b) 31(b)
September Mike Powers Victor Flores Judi Jackson Christy White Ms. Mikel Hatfield Ross and Natalie Jagers Rick & Wendy Young Candy Jackson Carol Johnson
3(b) 6(b) 6(b) 9(b) 15(b) 20(a) 24(a) 25(b) 27(b)
October Shelly Ballou Jimmy Scroggins Chris Hollomon Mary Blanton Tina Stayton Tracey Smith Loyd Jackson Chris Blanton Steve Wright Dawn Hollomon Brad Lewter Jeff Armstrong
1(b) 2(b) 4(b) 5(b) 4(b) 9(b) 10(b) 10(b) 11(b) 11(b) 19(b) 28(b)
November Roger Glidewell Allen Jackson Kristin Scroggins Chris & Amanda Lovell R.J. Holt Brian Jones Kim Grice Shane & Kristen Sisk Rick Young Ross Jagers Tara Knouse
3(b) 5(b) 6(b) 7(a) 7(b) 10(b) 14(b) 19(a) 23(b) 25(b) 28(b)
December Bruce & Ann Edwards Ivette Derouen Paula Heath Dave & Sharon Paxton Kelly Carr Linc Taylor Tammy Dodson Jeff & Kelly Armstrong Connie Gartman Joanie Williams Andria Wisner Scott & Paula Heath Curt & Kim Grice Curt Grice Anna Lawrence Mary Royal Jeff & Rachel Lovingood Jimmy & Kristin Scroggins Kelly Knouse Shane Sisk
2(a) 4(b) 4(b) 4(a) 6(b) 8(b) 9(b) 11(a) 11(b) 11(b) 11(b) 13(a) 15(a) 18(b) 20(b) 21(b) 27(a) 27(a) 30(b) 30(b)