Our Leadership
State Officers
- The Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Howard President Pastor, First Baptist Church East End
Newport News, VA
- The Rev. Dr. James E. Victor, Jr. Vice President Pastor, Mt. Olive Baptist Church Arlington, VA
- The Rev. Milton P. Bunting
Secretary
Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church
Exmore, VA
- The Rev. Dr. Griselda A. Bayton
Assistant Secretary
Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church
Center Cross, VA
- The Rev. Willis A. Funn
Treasurer
Powhatan, VA
- The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Pettis, Sr.
Parliamentarian
Pastor, Zion Baptist Church
Richmond, VA
- The Rev. Dr. Robert G. Murray
Chairperson, BGC Foundation Board
Pastor, First Baptist Church Bute Street
Norfolk, VA
The Rev. Dr. Raymond L. Palmer
Legal Advisor
Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church
Hanover, VA
Ministry Presidents
- The Rev. Dr. William J. Reid
Clergy Ministry
Bristol, VA
- Mr. Steven Brown
Men’s Ministry
Hampton, VA
- Mrs. Gracie T. Davis
Women’s Ministry
Chase City, VA
General Board (41 Members)
Commissions (15 Chairpersons)
- Christian Education/Formation
- Covenant
- Credentialing
- Evangelism
- Facility Management
- Finance
- Health
- Human Resources
- Missions
- Publishing/Resource Development
- Publicity/Special Events
- Social Concerns/Justice
- Technology
- Worship and Arts
- Youth and Young Adults
Administration
- The Rev. Dr. Leo Whitaker
Executive Minister
- Mrs. Sheryl Blowe McDowney
Director of Christian Education
The Rev. Dr. J. Elisha Burke
Director of Health, Wellness, and
Social Justice
- The Rev. Janet L. Wynn
Accountant
- Mrs. Keshia H. Butler
Program Secretary
- Mr. Bruce J. Martin
Maintenance Technician