Administrative

Dr. Juston Gates, DMin

Bridgeton
President
Missouri Baptist Children's Home

Dr. Juston Gates has been married to his wife Amanda for 26 years.  They are the proud parents of three children: Elizabeth, Caleb, and Leah Madelyn.  Juston has been a pastor of churches in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri, since May of 2000.  Prior to entering vocational ministry, Juston was employed as a law enforcement officer with police departments in Memphis, TN, Tupelo, MS, and Allen, TX, while also serving as a Federal Agent with the United States Border Patrol.  Juston earned his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Luther Rice Seminary.  He is an adjunct online instructor for Itawamba Community College, as a part of the Philosophy and Religion Department, while having also served as an Associate Professor for College of Ozarks as part of the Criminal Justice program.  While as Senior Pastor of FBC Forsyth for 12 years, Juston served as an Executive Board member of the Missouri Baptist Convention, fulfilling a seven-year term.

Andy Helton

Bridgeton
Executive Vice President and Treasurer
Missouri Baptist Children's Home

Julie Ball, L.M.S.W.

Kansas City
Vice President
The LIGHT House

Ramona Conrad-Cooper, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., and L.C.S.W.

Bridgeton
Vice President
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

James Morrow, MBA

Jefferson City
Vice President
MBCH Foundation

Olivia Bissey

Executive Assistant and Corporate Secretary

Program Staff

Tiffany Crumer, M.A. in Counseling

Bridgeton
Program Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Von Hulin, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., and A.C.S.W.

Bridgeton
Outreach Manager/Volunteer and Intern Coordinator
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Lisa Lowrance, M.A.

Springfield
Program Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Nate Melton, M.S. Ed.

Joplin
Program Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Charles Phillips, M.A.

Peculiar
Program Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Kristi Theriot, M.A. and LPC

Bridgeton
Program Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Kathy Woods, M.A. and Licensed Professional Counselor

Bridgeton
Clinical Services Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Church Engagement Representatives

David Burch, M.A.

Springfield
Church Engagement Strategist
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Wanda Shellenbarger

Joplin
Women's Ministry Specialist, Church Engagement Catalyst
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Regional Representatives

Ben King, MSCM and CGPA

Northwest MO
Regional Representative
MBCH Foundation

David McMullin, CGPA

Northeast MO
Regional Representative
MBCH Foundation

Joe Nogalski, MDIv and CGPA

Southwest MO
Regional Representative
MBCH Foundation

Kenny Vawter, CPGA

Southeast MO
Regional Representative
MBCH Foundation