2027 Trustee Nominees

Name: Leilani Boulware
Spouse: Dwaine Anderson
Children: James, Bonita, and Brittany
Occupation: Real Estate Professional
Campus: Brentwood
Current Service: Trustee; Interim OASIS Life Group Teacher
Statement of Faith: Jesus is Lord of all. Jesus gave his life to pay for my many sins. Because of that, I love Him and am set apart to serve Him. Since my salvation experience as a teenager, God’s mercy and grace has continually revealed the vastness of His faithfulness to me. Jesus is my Counselor, my Rock, and my ultimate Hope. Without Him, I have nothing. Because of Him, I have everything. I trust God to grant His promise in Jeremiah 33:3, as I follow Him daily. My resolve is to align my life with His purposes for me on earth, and to live my life according to Mark 12:30-31 and James 1:22.

Name: John Carney
Spouse: Michelle
Children: Evan, Leah
Occupation: Executive Director of the AWC Family Foundation
Campus: Harpeth Heights
Current Service: Campus Advisory Team, Deacon (inactive), Children’s Worship rotation, Worship Team (A/V booth) rotation, occasional backup Life Group teacher
Past Service: Deacon (starting in 2004), Sunday School Teacher (various), Reaching New Heights of Faith Capital Campaign Committee (2005), Campus Transition Team (transition to Brentwood Baptist, 2018–2019)
Statement of Faith: I was raised in the Baptist church and determined at an early age that His way is the one true way, committing my life through believer’s baptism at nine years old. Since that time, God has never left me and, despite my best efforts, has never allowed me to walk away from Him. He is forever faithful, and it is only through the blood of Jesus and his enduring grace that I am saved from my own sin and inadequacy. To Him be the honor and glory forever and ever, Amen.

Name: Joseph “Joe” Drummer
Spouse: Gina
Children: Katie Comer, Carrie Drummer, and Bekah Tate
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Campus: Station Hill
Current Service: Deacon, Welcome Desk Coordinator, Teacher in Small Group, and member of the team that ministers at Goldton Retirement Center
Past Service: Deacon (2024–Present), Welcome Desk Coordinator (2022–Present), Teacher in Small Group (2022–Present), and member of the team that ministers at Goldton Retirement Center (2022–Present)
Statement of Faith: I was raised in a home where Jesus was respected but not revered. I attended church regularly and even went through children’s baptism and confirmation. I had developed a religion with Jesus but not a relationship. Through the influence of Young Life Ministry and a local Baptist church, I came to understand that I was a sinner in need of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. At 17 years, I repented from my sin and trusted Jesus as my Lord and Savior.

Name: Nathan Gray
Spouse: Amber
Children: Jacob, Ethan, and Ari
Occupation: Central Zone Director at Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Campus: Nolensville
Current Service: Campus Advisory Team, Deacon, Life Group Leader, Men’s Group Leader, Host Team, Special Needs Ministry
Past Service: Chairman Nolensville Deacon Ministry, Launch Team Member
Statement of Faith: I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at the age of 8 at Vacation Bible School. As a Christian I strive everyday to grow closer to Him.

Name: Terry Hadaway
Spouse: Melinda
Children: Brian (Crystal), Daniel (Liz)
Occupation: Director of the Center for Innovative Instruction and Online Learning and Associate Professor in the School of Leadership and Interdisciplinary Studies, Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN
Campus: West Franklin
Current Service: Campus Advisory Team (West Franklin), Life Group Leader, Hospitality Team
Past Service: Discover Coach (2022–24), Deacon (2024), Campus Pastor Search Committee (2024–25)
Statement of Faith: I was not raised in a Christian home. As a teenager, however, I came to know the Lord through the influence of friends who invited me to church. Since accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I have experienced God’s presence and power in every area of my life. I believe that God is at work in me so that He can work through me, and I seek to approach both my professional calling and church service with that perspective.

My life verse is Romans 12:2, which reminds me of the importance of continually allowing God to transform and teach me so that I can serve Him more effectively. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my church and desire to use the gifts, experience, and opportunities God has given me to strengthen the church and advance its mission.

Name: Brent Leatherwood
Spouse: Meredith Leatherwood
Children: Annalee, Preslee Grace, Rhett
Occupation: Director of Faith Partnerships, Stand Together
Campus: Avenue South
Current Service: Life Group Leader, Married Couples
Past Service: Ave South Launch Team, Deacon, Staff Resource Team
Statement of Faith: The Lord has been exceedingly patient with me throughout my life and, ultimately, I surrendered to His calling in August of 2009. I was baptized by Aaron Bryant the last Sunday of that same month in the Harpeth River. Since then, I have tried to lead a life marked by service to the Lord in a Mark 10:43-45 fashion, helping people to understand the Gospel and the freedom that is available solely through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Name: Rachel McRae
Occupation: Executive Editor, Baker Publishing Group
Campus: Brentwood
Current Service: SRT, Greeting Team, Global Worker Guidance Team
Past Service: Mission Journeys (2007–2024), Life Group Leader (2018–2020)
Statement of Faith: I accepted Jesus as my Savior at a young age, and my understanding of God’s saving work deepened as church, missions, and campus ministries strengthened my faith. Jesus is not only my Savior but my guide, my authority, and my hope for eternal life. Romans 15:13 and Hebrews 10:23–24 help me live out the calling God has placed on my life.

Name: Hunter Moss
Spouse: Rebecca
Children: Madeline
Occupation: Public Relations
Campus: Brentwood
Current Service: Trustee; Second Grade Impact Leader; Children’s Ministry Greeter; VBS Decision Counselor and Host
Past Service: Staff Resource Team chair (2024–2025) and member (2022–2025); Chair of the Brentwood Executive Pastor and Woodbine Campus & Teaching Pastor search teams; member of the Senior Executive Pastor and West Franklin Campus & Teaching Pastor search teams; Deacon (2013–2023); Choir (2008–2017)
Statement of Faith: At ten years old, I trusted Jesus Christ as my Savior, a decision that continues to shape every part of my life. Through seasons of joy and challenge, I have come to know His love, faithfulness, and grace. I believe God works in all things for His glory and our good, and I seek to serve Him by using the gifts He has given me, strengthening His church, and helping others grow in their faith. My greatest desire is to follow Him faithfully and point others to the hope found in Him.

Name: Gene Torti
Spouse: Lynn
Children: Ryan (Sarah), Tyler (Kayla), and Kyle
Occupation: Industrial Packaging Specialist
Campus: Brentwood
Current Service: Worship Choir
Past Service: Trustee (2023–2026; 2014–2021) (Vice Chairman 2016, Chairman 2017–2018); LIFE Group Leader (1999–2020); Brentwood Baptist Foundation Trustee (2006–2010); Worship Choir Leadership Team (1998–2012); Deacon; Mission Journeys
Statement of Faith: I believe that God is Holy and Sovereign, and that Jesus lived and died to save me from my sinfulness. I am incredibly thankful for His grace, and the hope of eternal life through Him. My goal in life is to live in a way that glorifies the Father and points people in His direction. My desire, as it says in Ephesians 3:17-19, is to be rooted in Him and able to comprehend the length, width, depth, and height of His love—and to be filled with His fullness.