APEX, N.C. (BP) – The 2024 Committee on Nominations chaired by Matt Capps has released its list of nominees to fill vacancies on the boards and standing committees of the SBC. The nominations will be presented to messengers for approval at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11-12.

“Our team of 68 committee members has worked prayerfully and diligently over the last year to bring forth a slate of nominees that we believe will best serve our Convention of churches,” said Capps, pastor of Fairview Baptist Church.

“Above and beyond the criteria outlined in the Conventions Bylaws, we asked each nominee to disclose if they had any questions or hesitancies with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Even more, we inquired about the nominee’s church and its policies and procedures regarding protecting the vulnerable,” Capps said.

He said that committee was also mindful of “things like age, gender and ethnicity as well as our desire for our nominees to represent the growing diversity of churches in our convention.”

Sixty-nine new nominees were named in the initial report with a few vacancies yet to be filled by the committee. The final report will be printed in the 2024 Annual Meeting Tuesday Bulletin and brought as a slate for convention approval on Tuesday (June 11) morning.

The nominees include 11 women (17 percent) and 58 men (83 percent). The ethnic breakdown of the nominees includes 77 percent White/Anglo, 10 percent Asian, 4 percent Black, 3 percent Hispanic/Latino, and 1% Pakistani/Indian, with 4% opting not to share their ethnicity.

The nominees are:

SBC Executive Committee

Term Expiring 2026

• Kentucky: Brian R. Horton, LifeSong, Russell, KY; replacing John A. Lucas^R, First, Pikeville, KY
• Mississippi: Lloyd Sweatt, Meadowood, Armory, MS; replacing Daniel L. (Dan) Lanier^R, Northcrest, Meridian, MS

Term Expiring 2027

• Pennsylvania-South Jersey: Timothy J. Boger, Big Woods, Lock Haven, PA; replacing Fred J. Neal, Jr^R, Harvest, Kittanning, PA

Term Expiring 2028

• Dakotas: Joseph J. (Jon) Ballard, Connection, Spearfish, SD; replacing Joshua D. (Josh) Bonner^I, Calvary, Rapid City, SD
• Florida: James Ross, Church on Bayshore, Niceville, FL; replacing Erik D. Cummings^DS, New Life, Miami, FL
• Georgia: Darey D. Kittle, Salem, Dalton, GA; replacing Jeremy D. Morton^DS, First, Woodstock, GA
• Missouri: *Kevin M. Roberson, South Haven, Belton, MO; replacing Daniel E. Carr^I, Canaan, St. Louis, MO
• Nevada: Gregory L. Fields, Nellis, Las Vegas, NV; replacing Hoyt A. Savage^I, Foothills, Las Vegas, NV
• Northwest: Michael W. Crisp, Chehalem Valley, Newbert, OR; replacing John W. Batts, IV^R, First, Clear Lake, WA
• Ohio: *Neisha S. Grubaugh, Jersey, New Albany, OH; replacing Erik Spohr^DS, Centerville Christian, Centerville, OH
• Tennessee: David Evans, Springfield, Springfield, TN; replacing *Stacy S. Bramlett^I, First, Collierville, TN
• Wyoming: John G. Larramendy, Alcova, Alcova, WY; replacing Edward A. (Ed) Tharp^DS, Boyd Avenue, Casper, WY

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028

• Alabama: *Dana H. McCain, First, Dothan, AL
• Florida: Thomas D. (Dean) Inserra, City, Tallahassee, FL
• Kentucky: Nick W. Sandefur, Porter Memorial, Lexington, KY
• Louisiana: *Carolyn J. Fountain, Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA
• Maryland-Delaware-DC: Harold M. Phillips, Pleasant View, Port Deposit, MD
• Michigan: *Nancy W. Spalding, Cornerstone, Roseville, MI
• Mississippi: *Brian A. Cloys, Bayou View, Gulfport, MS
• North Carolina: *Jana J. White, Freedom, Lincolnton, NC
• Oklahoma: Michael P. (Mike) Keahbone, First, Lawton, OK
• South Carolina: David H. Sons, Lake Murray, Lexington, SC
• Virginia: *Joshua A. (Josh) Hetzler, Colonial Heights, South Chesterfield, VA

GuideStone Financial Resources

Term Expiring 2027

• Kentucky: †Wesley Noss, Buck Run, Frankfort, KY; replacing *Margaret Gibson^R, Christ, Goshen, KY

Term Expiring 2028

• Colorado: *Keith A.  Powell, Monument Hill, Monument, CO; replacing *Robert J. (Bob) Bachman^I, Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO
• Louisiana: *Glenn Emfinger, First, Layfayette, LA; replacing *John (Johnny) Hoychick, Jr.^I, First, Rayville, LA
• Maryland-Delaware-DC: *William H. (Bill) Peacock, Elvaton, Millersville, MD; replacing Randall T.  Blackmon^I, Faith, Cambridge, MD
• North Carolina: *James C. (Jimmy) Adams, II, Cornerstone, Greensboro, NC; replacing Deborah Jefferson^R, Crosslink Community, Mebane, NC
• Northwest: †*Steven D. (Steve) Bryant, Highland, Redmond, OR; replacing *Ronald L. (Ron) Bryant^R, Highland, Redmond, OR
• Virginia: *Susan B. Parris, Franklin Heights, Rocky Mount, VA; replacing Kevin B.  Cummings^I, Fincastle, Fincastle, VA

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028

• California: *Patrick J. (Pat) Pavlian, Immanuel, Highland, CA
• Illinois: *Michael N. Allen, Uptown, Chicago, IL
• Mississippi: Shawn Parker, First, Madison, MS
• Tennessee: John T. (Chuck) Herring, First, Collierville, TN
• Texas: *K. Wayne Lee, First, Dallas, TX

International Mission Board

Term Expiring 2025

• Kansas-Nebraska: Steve D. Holdaway, LifeSpring, Bellevue, NE; replacing Mari Parker^R, First, Abilene, KS

Term Expiring 2028

• Florida: Timothy J. Hill, Sheridan Hills, Hollywood, FL; replacing *Jenna L. Cobb^I, First, Melbourne, FL
• Indiana: *Lyndy D. Stewart, Southside, South Bend, IN; replacing Max R. (Ray) Deeter^I, Grace, Evansville, IN
• Kentucky: Nicholas R. (Nick) Clark, Oak Grove, Cadiz, KY; replacing *Mercedes Lopez^DS, Living Hope, Bowling Green, KY
• Louisiana: *Joy G. Regan, First, West Monroe, LA; replacing Joel G. Williams^I, First, St. Francisville, LA
• New York: *Jangbae Jeon, Vassar Road, Poughkeepsie, NY; replacing Michael J.  (Mike) McMahon^DS, Lakeshore, Cicero, NY
• Tennessee: Scott C. Parkison, Stevens Street, Cookeville, TN; replacing Edward D.  (David) Coombs, Jr.^I, Bellevue, Memphis, TN
• Virginia: Ryan Thurston Brice, Nansemond River, Suffolk, VA; replacing Thurman R. Hayes^I, First, Suffolk, VA
• Virginia: Wendell D. Horton, Sky View Missionary, Fancy Gap, VA; filling New Position

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028

• Alabama: *Donna L. Garner, Woodmont, Florence, AL
• Alaska: Thomas A. (Tom) Hoffman, Fairview Loop, Wasilla, AK
• Arizona: Stephen P. Hayes, North Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
• Florida: David E. Beauchamp, Crescent Beach, St. Augustine, FL
• Georgia: Kevin C. Williams, First, Villa Rica, GA
• Mississippi: Jeffery D. Holeman, First, Oxford, MS
• Missouri: Gary R. (Rick) Hedger, Freshwater, Jefferson City, MO
• North Carolina: *Lori Accordini, Summit, Durham, NC
• Oklahoma: *William E. (Willie) Smith, Henderson Hills, Edmond, OK
• South Carolina: Trudy H. Crittendon, Concord, Anderson, SC
• Texas: *Jamie L. Crutchfield, Emmanuel, New Caney, TX
• Texas: Jason E. Gray, Redeemer, Abilene, TX
• Texas: *Carolina Pfeiffer, Southview, Rosharon, TX

Not to Be Replaced:

•  Texas: James C. (Cliff) Mayton^R, Memorial, Spring, TX

Lifeway Christian Resources

Term Expiring 2026:

• New Mexico: *Randy M. Egan, First, Santa Fe, NM; replacing Mike O. Napier Sr^R, First, Aztec, NM

Term Expiring 2028:

• Alabama: Michael C. Gentry, First, Decatur, AL; replacing Clayton K. Speed^I, First, Hartselle, AL
• Georgia: Bryan C. Myers, Central, Americus, GA; replacing *Michaelyn M. Rozar^DS, First, Watkinsville, GA
• Maryland-Delaware-DC: *Gail Roberta Tucker, Sharon, Lanham, MD; replacing Stephanie Greer^DS, The Garden Church, Baltimore, MD
• Missouri: Kenneth J. Parker, First, Kearney, MO; replacing *Jose L. Ruiz^I, Fellowship, Greenwood, MO
• New England: Joseph Han, Antioch, Cambridge, MA; replacing Daniel S. (Dan) Cho^I, Antioch, Cambridge, MA
• Tennessee: *Kimberly H. Boatwright, First, Millington, TN; replacing *Luther D. McDaniel^I, First, Hendersonville, TN

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028:

• California: Ross Kwong, Bethany, Bellflower, CA
• New York: *Arnaldo J. Castillo, Fordham Community, Bronx, NY
• North Carolina: *Joshua Benfield, Fairview, Apex, NC
• Northwest: *Caleb Iorg, Garden, Portland, OR
• Virginia: *Elaine D. Hanger, Parkway, Moseley, VA

Not to Be Replaced:

• Texas: Bob Pearle^I, Birchman, Fort Worth, TX

North American Mission Board

Term Expiring 2025:

• Arizona: Chris S. Stull, Wellspring, Goodyear, AZ; replacing Jackie Allen^R, Cross, Surprise, AZ

Term Expiring 2028:

• Michigan: Stan D. Turner, New City, Lincoln Park, MI; replacing Roy Henry^I, Faith, Battle Creek, MI
• North Carolina: Ronnie Parrott, Christ Community, Huntersville, NC; replacing *Mark S. Gilbert^I, Calvary, Winston-Salem, NC
• Tennessee: John Mark Harrison, First, Knoxville, TN; replacing Grant Gaines^I, Belle Aire, Murfreesboro, TN
• Virginia: *Jennifer L. Clifton, Pillar, Dumfries, VA; replacing Eric J. Thomas^I, First, Norfolk, VA
• Georgia: TJ Mauldin, First, Tifton, GA; replacing *George L. Falldine^I, Second, Warner Robins, GA

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028:

• California: Jonathan W. Jarboe, Pathway, Redlands, CA
• Georgia: David Mills, Beallwood, Columbus, GA
• Georgia: *David J. Younker, Johnson Ferry, Marietta, GA
• Illinois: David C. Seaton, Heights Community, Collinsville, IL
• Maryland-Delaware-DC: *Warner Aldridge, Temple Hills, Temple Hills, MD
• Nevada: *Keith W. Brown, South Reno, Reno, NV
• Virginia: *Matt M. King, Remnant, Richmond, VA

Gateway Seminary

Term Expiring 2025:

• Virginia: Doug S. Echols, Bethel, Yorktown, VA; replacing Don L. Paxton^R, Rosedale, Abingdon, VA

Term Expiring 2029:

• Ohio: *Erin M. Shaw, Centerville, Centerville, OH; replacing David G. Hill^R, Northside, Springfield, OH
• At Large: Samuel Noh, Grace Redeemer, Anaheim, CA; replacing *Barbara E. Smith¹, Immanuel, Highland, CA
• At Large: Nam Park, Immanuel, North Hills, CA; replacing *Vincent Hayes^I, New Seasons, Spring Valley, CA
• Florida: David K. Tarkington, First, Orange Parck, FL; replacing Louis Egipciaco^DS, Elevate, Miami Lakes, FL
• Kentucky: *Denis Philip Tocci, Highland, Shelbyville, KY; replacing Andrew Dyer^I, Corinth, London, KY
• North Carolina: *D. Neal Hopper, Jr., Eastern Hills, Charlotte, NC; replacing *Arthur A. (Rally) deLeon^I, Providence, Raleigh, NC

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:

• Alabama: Daniel Atkins, Taylor Road, Montgomery, AL
• West Virginia: Kyle D. Neal, Fairlawn Baptist Church, Parkersburg, WV

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Term Expiring 2025:

• Kansas-Nebraska: Brenda E. White, River Community, Wichita, KS; replacing Ralph B. Lassiter^R, Mt. Moriah, Omaha, NE

Term Expiring 2029:

• Arizona: Jeff Vanderford, Authentic Life, Tucson, AZ; replacing Charles S. Wesner^I, First, Wellton, AZ
• California: (HaHyung) John Lee, First, Artesia, CA; replacing Darrow Perkins, Jr.^DS, Mesa View, Poway, CA
• L ocal: *Josh T. Brown, Emmaus, Kansas City, MO; replacing Jon L. Sapp^I, Western Hills, Topeka, KS
• Maryland-Delaware-DC: *Stephen J. (Joel) Wellum, Jr., Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, replacing *Phyllis J. Mason^I, Colonial, Randallstown, MD

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:

• Arkansas: Jeffrey L. Dial, Life Line, Little Rock, AR
• Local: Jason R. Gentry, Hallsville Baptist, Hallsville, MO
• Mississippi: *Ashley R. Thompson, Gaston, Booneville, MS

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Term Expiring 2029:

• California: *Kevin N. Cho, First Chinese, Los Angeles, CA; replacing Sung Kyo Wee^DS, New Life, Fremont, CA

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:

• Arizona: Daniel Martin, Tempe Christian, Tempe, AZ
• Georgia: Nolan S. Wood, Life, Athens, GA
• Illinois: *Dana L. Keating, Dorrisville, Harrisburg, IL
• Local: *Amanda T. Walker, Temple, Ruston, LA
• Tennessee: Roc Collins, Judson, Nashville, TN

Not to Be Replaced:

• Pennsylvania-South Jersey: *Charles D. (Toby) Steward^I, First, Williamsport, PA

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Term Expiring 2027:

• Florida: Bob Block, First, Tampa, FL; replacing Aaron D. Burgner^R, Lakes, Lakeland, FL

Term Expiring 2029:

• Michigan: Dustin Rudolph, Del Cerro, La Mesa, CA; replacing Arthur E. (Art) Werry^I, New Life, Fraser, MI
• Northwest: Travis Southern, Sola, Kennewick, WA; replacing Boris Alfaro^R, Comunidad, Salem, OR

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:

• Georgia: *Ingrid T. Reynolds, Eagle’s Landing First, McDonough, GA
• Local: Michael Cummings, Deep Branch, Lumberton, NC
• Local: *Mary E. Wooten, Beulaville, Beulaville, NC
• Louisiana: Charles (Stewart) Holloway, First, Pineville, LA
• West Virginia: Thomas D. (Danny) Rumple, Cross Lanes, Cross Lanes, WV

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Term Expiring 2029:

• Florida: Lucas Almeida, Central, Melbourne, FL; replacing James B. (Jim) Henry^I, Downtown, Orlando, FL
• Georgia: Clay T. Smith, Johnson Ferry, Marietta, GA; replacing Thomas E. Rush^I, Liberty, Hartwell, GA
• Local: *David S. Beck, Hurstbourne, Louisville, KY; replacing *Richard L. Staab^I, Highview, Louisville, KY

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:

• Louisiana: James O. Jenkins, Baptist Bible, Shreveport, LA
• Maryland-Delaware-DC: Christopher B. Davis, Northwest, Reisterstown, MD
• Missouri: James E. Briggs, First, Fayette, MO
• South Carolina: Richard H. (Ricky) Stark, III, Wellford, Wellford, SC
• Tennessee: Bruce G. Chesser, First, Hendersonville, TN
• Virginia: Robert W. Pochek, First, Charlottesville, VA

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Term Expiring 2027:

• Georgia: Lee Lacey, First, Sandersville, GA; replacing *Andrew Bunnell^R, Prince Avenue, Bogart, GA

Term Expiring 2029:

• California: Michael Cordich, First, Glendora, CA; replacing Demetric Felton, Sr., Beyond The Walls, Temecula, CA
• Kansas-Nebraska: *Sylvana M. Airan, Southview, Lincoln, NE; replacing Ron J. Pracht^I, Olivet, Wichita, KS
• Maryland-Delaware-DC: Vacant; replacing Michael L. (Mike) Trammell, Paramount, Hagerstown, MD
• At Large: *Nancy J. Rivera, Primera, Grand Prairie, TX; replacing *John M. Rayburn^I, Fellowship of the Parks, Keller, TX
• West Virginia: Vacant; replacing Aaron Sligar, Living River, Sutton, WV

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2029:

• At Large: Jonathan T. Hewet, First, Carrizo Springs, TX
• South Carolina: Tim G. Williams, Roebuck, Roebuck, SC

Not to Be Replaced:

• Pennsylvania-South Jersey: Darius Nable^E, The Church of the Good Shepherd, Cherry Hill, NJ

Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission

Term Expiring 2028:

• At Large: *Thomas P. Kakadelis, First, Aberdeen, NC; replacing *Kelly Hancock^I, North Richland Hills, North Richland Hills, TX
• New Mexico: *George Kevin Norwood, Bethel, Alamogordo, NM; replacing *Lori A. Bova^I, Taylor Memorial, Hobbs, NM
• Northwest: Michael O. Lerma, First, Castle Rock, WA; replacing Alan E. Gayle^I, Fairfield, Eugene, OR
• West Virginia: Vacant; replacing *Preston T. White^I, Immanuel, Princeton, WV

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2028:

• Arizona: Anthony J. Cox, Mercy Hill, Phoenix, AZ
• Louisiana: *Hannah Hunter Pounds, First, New Orleans, LA
• Maryland-Delaware-DC: *Lennox A. Graham, Colonial, Randallstown, MD

Not to Be Replaced;

• Michigan: Michael S. Guyer^E, Treasuring Christ, Ann Arbor, MI

Committee on Order of Business

Term Expiring 2025:

• At Large: Myles Adamson, Favor City, Las Vegas, NV; replacing *Narri R. Cooper^D, New Seasons, Spring Valley, CA

Term Expiring 2027:

• At Large: Andrew J. Bailey, Cross, Phoenix, AZ; replacing Heiden Ratner^I, Walk, Las Vegas, NV
• At Large: Paul T. Davis, Northcrest, Meridian, MS; replacing Palmer Williams^I, Redemption City, Franklin, TN

Credentials Committee

Term Expiring: 2027:

• At Large: Vacant; replacing *James W.  (Jim) Averett^ECN, Dawson Memorial, Birmingham, AL

Eligible to Serve Another Term Expiring 2027:

• At Large: *Jonathan Sams, Image, Marietta, GA

Symbol Descriptions:

D – Deceased

DS – Declined to Serve

E – Eligible to Serve Another Term

ECN – Executive Committee Nominee

I – Ineligible to Serve Another Term

R – Resigned

* – Non-Church/Denominational Vocation

† – Interim Trustee