David Butimore was elected to the Baptist Sunday School Committee in June, 2002. Brother Butimore is pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church of Fresno, California. He presently serves as President of Fresno Missionary Baptist Seminary and is a past President of the American Baptist Association. He has served as a BSSC writer since 2003 and is the author of 6 books. Brother Butimore's hometown is Lynwood, California; he was saved and baptized in 1970 and joined Community Missionary Baptist Church in Orange, California. He has degrees from Orange Coast College and California Missionary Baptist Seminary of Bellflower, California (Th.D). Brother Butimore was ordained by Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Oroville, California in 1975. He has pastored Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Stockton, California (1975-1978), Valley Missionary Baptist Church of Reseda, California (1978-1982), Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Freedom, California (1982-1987), First Missionary Baptist Church of Lomita, California (1987-1996), Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of Bremerton, Washington (1996-2001), and First Missionary Baptist Church of Fresno, California (2001-present). Brother Butimore has served as moderator of the following associations: Southern California Cooperative Association (1993-1995) California Cooperative Association (1996), Washington Cooperative Association (1997-2001). He served as Assistant Parliamentarian for the American Baptist Association from 1994 till 1999, and was elected as Parliamentarian in 2000. Then, he was elected as Vice President of the American Baptist Association in 2001 - 2002 and President of the American Baptist Association in 2002. Brother Butimore also served as Music Director for the California Cooperative Association from 1977 until 1989 and for the American Baptist Association from 1987 until 1992. He also served on the History and Archives Committee for the California Cooperative Association (1989-1994) and on the History and Archives Committee for the American Baptist Association (1997-2001). In addition to his positions within the ministry, Brother Butimore is also a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians and the California Association of Parliamentarians, and is a past member of the Washington Association of Parliamentarians. He married Deborah Hester of Wasco, California in 1977; they have 3 children: Matt, Rebekah and Jonathan and two grandchildren. brob@bigvalley.net

Steve Butler has been a member of the Baptist Sunday School Committee since 1984. Brother Butler presently serves as Associate Minister of Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson, Texas in the positions of Administrator and Music Minister, as well as Instructor at Texas Baptist Institute in Henderson. Brother Butler was saved and baptized in Olive Street Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. After graduating from Pine Bluff High School, he received a BME from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and ThD from Texas Baptist Institute. Brother Butler served as Music and Youth Director of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Malvern, Arkansas from 1973 to 1975, and has worked in his present position at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Henderson, Texas for the past 30 years. His wife Monty is from Hot Springs, Arkansas. They have three sons, Gyce, Drew and Ryan. sbutler@tyler.net

Neal Clark has been a member of the Baptist Sunday School Committee since 1996, served as the Vice-President of the American Baptist Association 8 years and in 2006 was elected as President of the American Baptist Association. Brother Clark has traveled extensively to the Middle East having made 21 trips to Israel. He is the author of 11 books, two of which deal with the Holy Land. He has also developed a three volume video series of the Holy Land. Brother Clark served our churches as a successful pastor in the American Baptist Association for 40 years in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. He retired from pastoral work while serving as pastor of the South Union Baptist Church in 2004 and now serves as a full time Evangelist sponsored by South Union Baptist Church, Daingerfield, Texas. He attended East Arkansas Community College, Arkansas State University, Oxford Baptist Institute and received his Doctorate from West Texas Baptist Institute in 1997. He also served as an instructor for the Oxford Baptist Institute for 8 years. Brother Clark has been married to Linda, 45 years and they have two children and four grandchildren. He now makes his home at 923 Lakeshore Drive, Heber Springs, Arkansas. clarkministries@earthlink.net

Allen Hagood was elected to the Baptist Sunday School Committee in June, 2003. Brother Hagood is pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Star City, Arkansas and is currently serving as a trustee for the Texarkana Baptist Orphanage. Brother Hagood was saved and baptized at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Crossett, Arkansas, and was ordained by Oak Grove Baptist Church, Sheridan, Arkansas in 1970. He graduated from the Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1974. Brother Hagood has pastored the following churches: Oak Grove Baptist Church, Sheridan, Arkansas (1970-1973); Bethel #2 Baptist Church, Rison, Arkansas (1973-1978); Holly Creek Baptist Church, Dierks, Arkansas (1978-1986); Oaklawn Baptist Church, Hot Springs, Arkansas (1986-1992); Southside Baptist Church, Star City, Arkansas (1992-present). In 1990, he was elected by the messengers of the Arkansas State Association of Missionary Baptist Churches as a trustee of the Texarkana Baptist Orphanage in Texarkana, Arkansas, and has served in that capacity for the past 16 years. He and his wife, Maxine Williams of Crossett, Arkansas have been married since 1968, and they have one child and one grandchild. allenhagood@yahoo.com

Wayne Hunter was elected to the Baptist Sunday School Committee in June, 2001. Brother Hunter is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Silver Springs, Florida. He was born in Lithia, Florida and saved and baptized in Lone Oak Baptist Church of Plant City, Florida, where he was later ordained to the ministry. Brother Hunter is a graduate of the Florida Baptist Schools of Brandon, Florida. He has pastored the following churches: St. Cloud Missionary Baptist Church of St. Cloud, Florida (1979 - 1981), Wayside Missionary Baptist Church of Tifton, Georgia (1982 - 1987), Central Baptist Church of Lithia, Florida (1997 - 1989) and Northside Missionary Baptist Church of Ocala, Florida (1989 - 1996). He is currently the pastor of First Baptist Church of Silver Springs, Florida, which began under his leadership as a mission. The was organized in 2002. He served as the clerk of Florida State Association (1989 - 2000) and as the clerk of the Georgia State Association (1983 - 1987). He has served on the Florida Standing Missionary Committee since 1989. Brother Hunter has also served as a chaplain in Law Enforcement (1979 - present); he is currently with the Florida Highway Patrol (Troop G - Ocala District) and is a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer with the Florida Highway Patrol holding the rank of Sergeant. He also works as a Florida High school Football Official (1979 - present). He and his wife, Rhonda, have three children, Cindy, Stacey and Wesley. fbcss@earthlink.net

David O. Johnson was elected to the Baptist Sunday School Committee in June 2004. He was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 1953, and was saved at age 7 and baptized by Ethel MBC in Antlers, Oklahoma. Brother David surrendered to the gospel ministry in 1976 and was ordained by Trinity MBC, Camden, Arkansas. He received training at Louisiana Missionary Baptist Seminary of Minden, Louisiana (1976 – 1978),Missionary Baptist Seminary or Little Rock, Arkansas (1978), and Baylor University of Waco, Texas (1983 – 1985). Brother David is currently pastor of Zion MBC of Roland, Oklahoma. He has served as pastor in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas: First Baptist Church, Carthage, Arkansas (1976-1978); Colonial Missionary Baptist Mission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (1978-1982); Speight Avenue Baptist Church, Waco, Texas (1982-1986); Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Roland, Oklahoma (1986-1999); Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas (1999-2001).  He has served as moderator of local associations in Texas and Oklahoma and as moderator of the Baptist General Assembly of Oklahoma. He served for 11 years on the Standing Missionary Committee of the ABA and currently writes the Adult BTC quarterly. He is married to the former Dianne Bryant. They have three children. Rebekah and her husband, Ronnie Wilson, have three sons, Blake, Bryant and Brady. Wendy and her husband, Brian Buzbee, have one daughter, Hannah Grace. Tim and his wife, Crystal, have a son, Caedmon, and daughter, Jordan. daveoj53@sbcglobal.net

M. D. Keeling has been a member of the Baptist Sunday School Committee since 1988. Brother Keeling was elected as chairman in June, 2000. He is member of Cypress Missionary Baptist Church in Sacramento, California. Brother Keeling was born in Salina, California and was save and baptized in Armona, California. Brother Keeling was ordained by South Gate Missionary Baptist Church in South Gate, California and he attended the California Missionary Baptist Institute and received the degrees of ThD and D.D. He has pastored the following churches: Pomona Missionary Baptist Church of Pomona, California (1968-1970), Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Lynwood, California (1970-1974), Sharon Missionary Baptist Church of Long Beach, California (1974-1976), Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Winston, Oregon (1982-1986), Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of San Jose, California (1986-1998, Cypress Missionary Baptist Church of Sacramento, California (1999-2005). Brother Keeling served as president of Northwest Baptist Institute in Bend, Oregon (1976-1982), was the moderator of Southern California Local Association, the Oregon State Association, the Coastal Association of Northern California, the California State Association and the Sacramento Valley Association. He served on the Missionary Committee for the American Baptist Association for 10 years and served as Vice President of the National Association of Theological Schools in 1981-82. His wife, Betty Jo, is from Hobbs, New Mexico. They have three children: Kathleen, David and Daniel, and 8 grandchildren. MelKeeling@aol.com

Carroll G. Koon was elected to the Baptist Sunday School Committee in June 2006. Brother Koon was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was saved at the age of 17, and baptized and ordained by North Fork Missionary Baptist Church, Paron, Arkansas. Brother Koon attended the Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he received a Th.D degree. Brother Koon has served as President of the Missionary Baptist Seminary since 1998 and has been an instructor there since 1995. He has pastored Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock since 1998. Brother Koon has pastored the following churches: Aubrey Missionary Baptist Church, Aubrey, Arkansas (1981-1986); Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, Ponca City, Oklahoma (1986-1992); Redfield Missionary Baptist Church, Redfield, Arkansas (1993-1998). Brother Koon served as clerk for the Oklahoma State Association (1987-1992). His wife is Annette Blaylock Koon, and they have three children: Kevin G. Koon, Victoria Shawn Martin and Jared Carroll Koon; and two grandchildren: Hannah Annette Martin and Mary Madelyn Martin. ckoon@antiochmbc.org
 

Ray Meigs has been a member of the Baptist Sunday School Committee since 1999. He was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. He accepted Christ as his Savior at Bogg Springs Youth encampment and was baptized by the authority of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Texarkana. He graduated in 1974 from Arkansas High School, and attended the Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock. While there he earned an Associate of Church Music Education degree and served as Minister of Music of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church. In 1980 he earned a Bachelor of Theology degree from the Landmark Missionary Baptist Institute in Mauldin, South Carolina and pastored churches and missions in North and South Carolina. Brother Meigs served as Minister of Music and Youth at the Calvary Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida from 1989-1993. From 1993-1996 he served as Discovery Editor of the Baptist Sunday School Committee. He has served on the facilities of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Institute, Maudlin, SC; West Florida Baptist Institute, Pensacola, FL and the Gulf Coast Baptist Institute of Hattiesburg, MS. He served as Clerk of the Tri-State Association (NC, SC, GA) for 6 years and Moderator of the Trinity Missionary Baptist Association (LA). He served as the Associate Pastor of the Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, Bogalusa, LA. Brother Meigs is married to the former Karen Mikell. They have three children, a daughter, Sarah, and twin sons, Matthew and Michael. RMeigs@juno.com

Richard Merritt was elected to the Baptist Sunday School Committee in 2006. Brother Merritt was born in 1953 at Camden, Arkansas. He was saved at age 7 and then baptized by Trinity MBC, Camden, AR. He made know his call to preach on February 29, 1976. In July, 1976, Eastside MBC of Broken Bow, OK, ordained him. He served as associate pastor (1976-77) of Southside MBC, Oklahoma City, OK; as pastor of Providence MBC, Thornton, AR (1977-78); Mt Hope MBC, Ratcliff, AR (1978-91); and is presently pastor of Trinity MBC, Camden, AR since 1991. He has served as moderator to two local association in Arkansas and Moderator of the State Association of Missionary Baptist Churches of Arkansas. He writes the Sponsor's Guide. He attended Southern Arkansas University Tech at East Camden, AR and the Missionary Baptist Seminary, Little Rock, AR. He and wife Marvanna McAteer Merritt have three children--Chuck and wife CJ, members of Trinity MBC, Camden, AR and Carlie; Staci and Husband Stephen Sewell, pastor of Mt Hope MBC, Ratcliff, AR and Bethani; and Holli and husband Chris Robertson, members of Landmark MBC, Hope, AR. rmerritt@cablelynx.com

Jim Philamlee has been a member of the Baptist Sunday School Committee since 1995. He is pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Starkville, Mississippi. Brother Philamlee was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas and saved and baptized at Spring Creek Baptist Church in Benton, Arkansas. He is a graduate of the Missionary Baptist Seminary of Little Rock, Arkansas. Brother Philamlee was ordained by Vimy Ridge Baptist Church in Alexander, Arkansas. He has pastored several churches: New Prospect Baptist Church of Colt, Arkansas (1975 - 1978), Pinecrest Missionary Baptist Church of Corinth, Mississippi (1978 - 1983), First Immanuel Baptist Church of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (1983 - 1986), Calvary Baptist Church of Orlando, Florida (1986 - 1999). Brother Philamlee has served in various capacities in local, state and national associations: moderator of the Pine Bluff Association, North East Mississippi Association, East Central Florida Association and the Florida State Association. He was instrumental in helping start the North East Mississippi Association and the Tennessee State Association. Brother Philamlee has served on the Missions Committees in these associations. He and his wife, Betty, have two sons and four grandchildren. jimphilamlee@aol.com

J. Dennis Richey has been a member of the Baptist Sunday School Committee since 1995. Brother Richey is the pastor of Glendale Baptist Church in Mauldin, South Carolina. He also serves there as the President of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Institute. Brother Richey was saved and baptized in First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Rock Island, Illinois. Brother Richey was ordained by Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Little Rock, Arkansas. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the Missionary Baptist Seminary of Little Rock, Arkansas and his Master and Doctorate from the Landmark Missionary Baptist Institute in Mauldin, South Carolina. Brother Richey has pastored the following churches: Calvary Baptist Church of Charleston, South Carolina (1981-1982), Hephzibah Baptist Church of Emerson, Arkansas (1983-1989), Glendale Baptist Church (Associate Pastor 1989-1992), Gethsemane Baptist Church of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas (1992-1993), Glendale Baptist Church of Mauldin, South Carolina (1993-present). Brother Richey has served as the assistant secretary for the Baptist Sunday School Committee since 1995 and the vice moderator of the Piedmont Association since 1993). He is married to Linda Marie Phillips of Greenville, South Carolina. They have two children, Joshua and wife Jennifer and Laura. glenden2@juno.com

A. L. ‘Butch’ Shipp was elected to the Baptist Sunday School Committee in June 2004. Bro. Shipp is pastor at Veal Switch Missionary Baptist Church in Hughes Springs, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Baptist Missionary Association Seminary located in Jacksonville, Texas. He has pastored churches in Texas, Arkansas, and California, has served as a foreign missionary in the countries of Uruguay and Costa Rica and as an interstate missionary on salary in St. Jacob, Illinois from 2004-2006. While serving as Senior Pastor at First Missionary Baptist Church of Bellflower he was the Chaplain for the Lakewood Sheriff Department for the County of Los Angeles. He was in the US Navy for 3years and 8 months during which time he served one tour in Viet Nam from 1967 to 1968. Bro. Shipp was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on February 2, 1946. He was saved and baptized at West Texarkana Baptist Church at the age of 18. He graduated from Liberty-Eylau High School located in Texarkana, Texas in 1964. Bro. Shipp was ordained by First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Texas on February 6, 1985. He married Bonnie Jo Shipp (Rude) from Moorhead, Minnesota on October 14, 1966.They have three children, Chris who is career Navy, Sue Ann Slocum who resides in California, and Tracy who resides in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They have four grandchildren. shipps4jesus@windstream.net

Eugene Tarter has been a member of the Baptist Sunday School Committee since 1997.  Brother Tarter is the pastor of Whetstone Baptist Church in Pulaski County, Kentucky.  He was saved and baptized at Oak Hill Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky, and ordained by the Langdon Street Baptist Church of Somerset, Kentucky.  He received a Master of Theology degree from the Eastern Baptist Institute and pastorates include:  Missionary pastor of Calvary Baptist Mission in Burnside, Kentucky (1963-1966), Clayton Avenue Baptist Church of Sikeston, Missouri (1966-1978), Unity Baptist Church of Texarkana, Texas (1978-1986), Hopewell Baptist Church of Cunningham, Tennessee (1986-1992), Parkers Mill Road Baptist Church of Somerset, Kentucky (1992-2003), Whetstone Baptist Church (2005-present). Brother Tarter served as moderator of the Central States Association and in several positions with the Central States Baptist Camp including Camp Director and Chairman of the Trustees.  He served on the Missionary Committee of the American Baptist Association.  He is past moderator of the Cumberland River Association, and Instructor in the Cumberland Baptist Institute of Somerset, Kentucky.  He is married to Inez Dalton, and is the father of two sons, Richard L. Tarter and John L. Tarter, and grandfather of four. BroEugeneTarter@wmconnect.com

Mike Yoho has been a member of the Baptist Sunday School Committee since 1989. Brother Yoho was saved and baptized in 1970 at Bethel Baptist Church (now called Marsh Road Baptist Church) in Woodbridge, Virginia. In 1973 he married Deborah J. Shepard from Washington, DC. They have two children, John (married to Meaghan) and Davis (married to Jill). Brother Yoho has pastored churches in Arkansas, Maryland, Michigan, South Carolina, and Virginia. Brother Yoho is currently the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Green Valley in Monrovia, Maryland. Brother Yoho received his Bachelor of Theology degree from the Landmark Baptist Institute in Maudlin, SC and a Masters Degree in Theology from Baptist International School of Theology in Oxen Hill, MD. Brother Yoho is the clerk of the Baptist Sunday School Committee. mikeyoho@gmail.com