Administrative
Dr. Juston Gates has served as the President of MBCH since April 2024. He is the proud parent of three children: Elizabeth, Caleb, and Leah Madelyn. Juston has been a pastor of churches in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri, since May of 2000, earning a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Luther Rice Seminary. 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. During his pastorate at FBC Forsyth, Juston was employed by College of the Ozarks as an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, while also serving on the Executive Board of the Missouri Baptist Convention for seven years.
Andy Helton
Tiffany Crumer, M.A. in Counseling
Charles Phillips, M.A.
Program Staff
Cheryl Anthonis, RN, BSN
Von Hulin, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., and A.C.S.W.
Yolanda Johnson, M.M. in Management
Kathy Woods, M.A. and Licensed Professional Counselor
Church Engagement Representatives
Nate Melton, M.S. Ed.
Lawrence Baker
Drew Knolla
Jasper Rains
Wanda Shellenbarger
Regional Representatives
Regional Representative Map – Assigned by Zip Code


