Administrative

Dr. Juston Gates, DMin

Bridgeton
President
Missouri Baptist Children's Home

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

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

James Morrow, MBA

Jefferson City
Vice President
MBCH Foundation

Jason Myers, M.A.

Bridgeton
Vice President
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Brandon York, PhD and MBA

Bridgeton
Vice President
Missouri Baptist Children's Home

Tiffany Crumer, M.A. in Counseling

Bridgeton
Assistant Vice President - East
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Charles Phillips, M.A.

Peculiar
Assistant Vice President - West
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Program Staff

Cheryl Anthonis, RN, BSN

Bridgeton
Nursing Services Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Jennifer Baca, M.A.

Bridgeton
Program Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Dawn Hensley, M.S.

Peculiar
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

Mariah Hull, MSW

Joplin
Program Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Yolanda Johnson, M.M. in Management

Bridgeton
Program Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Lisa Lowrance, M.S.

Springfield
Program Director
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Marla Taylor, MSW

Springfield
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

Nate Melton, M.S. Ed.

Joplin
Church Engagement Strategist
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Lawrence Baker

Bridgeton
Church Engagement Specialists
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Drew Knolla

Bridgeton
Church Engagement Specialists
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Jasper Rains

Bridgeton
Church Engagement Specialists
MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Wanda Shellenbarger

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

Regional Representatives

Regional Representative Map – Assigned by Zip Code

Brian Barber, MACE

Northeast MO
Regional Representative
MBCH Foundation

Ben King, MSCM and CGPA

Northwest MO
Regional Representative
MBCH Foundation

David McMullin, CGPA

Central 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