Leadership Team

MODERATOR

Elder Christopher R. Battle, Sr., Pastor, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN

Duties of the Moderator. It shall be the duty of the Moderator to preside at all meetings of the parent body and enforce a rigid observance of the Constitution, rules and regulations of the Association. He shall cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie. He shall sign all documents requiring his signature, and by virtue of his office, shall have general supervision over the work of all Ministries. The opening session of the Association shall be called to order by the Moderator (per KDBA Constitution; Article V).

 

 

 

VICE MODERATOR – OF EDUCATION, TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATION, YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS

Rev. Charles F. Lomax, Jr., Pastor, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Alcoa, TN

 

Duties of the Vice-Moderator. There shall be a Vice-Moderator of Education who shall serve as Chairperson of the Trustee Board. He shall supervise the Educational and Administrative work (per KDBA Constitution; Article V: Section 1).

 

 

 

 

 

 

VICE MODERATOR OF MISSIONS, WOMEN, AND LAYMEN

Rev. Joseph Smith, Jr., Pastor, New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN

Duties of the Vice-Moderator. There shall be a Vice-Moderator of Missions. He shall supervise the Laymen, Women, and Youth and Young Adult Ministries (per KDBA Constitution; Article V: Section 3).

 

 

 

 

 

 

VICE MODERATOR OF EVANGELISM, USHERS, AND CHOIRS

Rev. Richard S. Brown, Jr., Pastor, Payne Avenue Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN

Duties of the Vice-Moderator.  There shall be a Vice-Moderator of Evangelism. He shall supervise the Choir and Usher Ministries (per KDBA Constitution; Article V: Section 2).

Favorite Scripture or Quote: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 KJV

GENERAL SECRETARY

Sis. Robin McGhee Whitmore, Member – Foster Chapel Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN

Robin Whitmore

The Recording Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Association, keep the Official Seal, and other records and documents, register the  names of the members of the Association, and perform such other duties common to the office (per KDBA Constitution; Article V: Section 4).

Hobbies/Interests:  Singing, Cooking, Watching my grandkids

Favorite Scripture or Quote: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY

Sis. Charlene Lewis, Member – Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, Inc., Knoxville, TN

Charlene Lewis

The Assistant Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Association, keep the Official Seal, and other records and documents, register the  names of the members of the Association, and perform such other duties common to the office as deem by the Moderator and General Secretary (per KDBA Constitution; Article V: Section 4).

Hobbies/Interests:  Reading

Favorite Scripture or Quote: “I can do all things through Christ Jesus, who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 NKJV

 

 

 

 

 

TREASURER

Sis. LaDalia Logan, member – New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN

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The Treasurer shall receive all money from the Financial Secretary after it has been duly processed, and pay all money when it has been properly signed, and report quarterly and annually the status of the treasury.  The Treasurer shall be bonded (per KDBA Constitution; Article V: Section 6).

Hobbies/Interests:  Singing, Watching TV

Favorite Scripture or Quote:  “I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not evil, to give you an expected end.”  Jeremiah 29:11 KJV

 

 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Sis. Aleda Douglass, member – New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN

The Financial Secretary shall receive monies on quotas, enrollments, collections, letters and Ministries and shall turn them over to the Treasurer.  All monies shall be paid out by check, signed by the Chairperson and Financial Secretary, or chairperson and the Treasurer.  This person shall serve as Secretary of the Finance Commission (per KDBA Constitution; Article V: Section 5).

Hobbies/Interests:  Scrapbooking and Decorating

Favorite Scripture or Quote:  “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 KJV

 

 

FINANCIAL COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON

Rev. Derrick Hammond, Pastor – Oak Valley Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, TN

KDBA Directory Page Oak Valley 2-2015

The Chairperson of the Finance Commission shall be responsible for receiving monies, paying expenditures submitted with a voucher, and submitting finance to the Treasurer (per KDBA Constitution; Article V: Section 9).

Hobbies/Interests:  College Football

Favorite Scripture or Quote:  “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this, thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” 1 Timothy 4:16 KJV

STATISTICIAN

Sis. Brenda Brabson, Member –  Baptist Church

The Statistician shall compile reports and costs to be published in the minutes of the Association, enrollment of churches, and work individually and collectively with the member churches, and work (per KDBA Constitution; Article V: Section 8).

MUSICIAN

Bro. Jarrett K. Bush, member – New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN

The Musician shall serve in all Executive Board meetings of the Association (per KDBA Constitution; Article V: Section 10).

Hobbies/Interests:  Hiking, camping, music, SLEEP

Favorite Scripture or Quote:  “Don’t Quit”

“Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.” Psalm 3:1-6 KJV