The Trustees of Brentwood Baptist Church are elected by the members to pray for and work with the Senior Pastor and staff. They confirm the leading of the Holy Spirit for our church, overseeing the ministries and programs to ensure our strategies align with God’s vision for our congregation. Needless to say, this is an important ministry, and that’s why we are so deliberate in our selection process.

On Sunday, November 2 and Sunday, November 9, Members will have the opportunity to vote on at least 2, no more than 3 nominees.

Voting will take place online this year and will open on November 2.

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Britt Cumbie

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Name: Britt Cumbie
Spouse: Kathy
Children: Morgan
Occupation: Partner/Chief Growth Officer at LBMC Staffing
Campus: Brentwood
Current Service: Table Leader Men-in-Training 2007-Current, Preschool Teacher 2023-Current
Previous Service: Deacon 2006 – 2021, Deacon Team Lead 2012-2014, Finance Ministry Team 2012-2016 –Church Treasurer/FMT Leader 2015, Co-Lead Rooted in Christ Class 2010-2019, Preschool Teacher 2007-2010, 2 nd Grade Teacher 2012-2014
Statement of Faith: My parents modeled the love of Christ in the way they treated each other and those around them. In the 6 th grade, I accepted Jesus as my Savior and was baptized. Attending church was always a family priority and provided me a springboard to grow my faith and develop relationships with Christians who have mentored, encouraged, and held me accountable in my walk with Christ. I believe the Bible is God’s Word and Jesus is our Lord. I strive daily to demonstrate Christ’s love to others.

Kevin Drake

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Name: Kevin Drake
Spouse: Susan
Children: Miller, Hunter
Occupation: Information Technology AVP HCA Healthcare
Campus: Brentwood
Current Service: Trustee (Vice Chair), Usher, and Tent Seekers Life Group
Previous Service: 2011 – 2019 Preschool Volunteer
Statement of Faith: As a boy, I invited Jesus Christ into my heart. I believe that Jesus is the author of salvation, the source of forgiveness, and giver of eternal life.

Henry Dutton

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Name: Henry Dutton
Spouse: Amy
Children: Isaac, Adele, Emma
Occupation: Director of CentriKid Camps, Lifeway
Campus: West Franklin
Current Service: Adult Life Group Leader
Previous Service: West Franklin Vocal Team (2022-2023) West Franklin Deacon (2022-2023), Brentwood Campus Preschool Teacher (2015), Devotional Writer (2012-2013), Station Hill Focus Group Leader (2013)
Statement of Faith: I’m thankful I grew up in a family of faith. When I was six, I realized I was a sinner and trusted Jesus to save me, and soon after I was baptized. I believe in the one true God—Father, Son, and Spirit—who showed Himself most clearly in Jesus. Though I’m broken by sin, I’ve been saved by His grace through Christ’s death and resurrection. With the Spirit’s help, I’m learning to follow Him with His church, and I live with hope in His return and the promise of eternal life.

Jeffrey Gardner

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Name: Jeffrey Gardner
Spouse: Melanie
Children: Parker, Ella
Occupation: Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Williamson Health
Campus: Station Hill
Current Service: Campus Advisory Team, Leader Deacon Team B, Praise Band Team
Previous Service: Deacon Brentwood Baptist and Station Hill (2010 – present), Station Hill Deacon Chairman (2018); Praise Band Team (2014 – present), Young Marrieds Life Group Leader (2010 – 2013), Life Group Leader Station Hill (2015 – 2016), Station Hill Missions Team (2015 – 2019), Decision Counselor (2015 – 2019), Campus Representative to Trustees (2016), Financial Peace Facilitator at Brentwood and Station Hill (2013 – 2019), FMT Brentwood Baptist (2018 – 2022)
Statement of Faith: I was blessed to be raised in a Christian home where I was taught about Jesus from my earliest memories. I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior around the age of 13, after hearing a sermon about God’s desire for us to be bold in our faith and respond to His call with obedience. I believe that Jesus Christ is the only source of Salvation (John 14:6); all people have sinned which separates us from God (Romans 3:23); but if we turn away from our sinful self and call upon Jesus as Lord and Savior, He is faithful to save us, reconciling us to God (Romans 10:9). As a Christian, I seek continued growth in my relationship with Jesus through worship, prayer and reading scripture so that I may be transformed daily to be more like Christ and equipped for discipleship.

Nathan Gray

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Name: Nathan Gray
Spouse: Amber
Children: Jacob, Ethan, Ari
Occupation: Assistant Director of Sales Training at Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Campus: Nolensville
Current Service: Deacon, Life Group Leader, Men’s Group Leader, Host Team, Special Needs Ministry
Previous 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.

Mike Harland

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Name: Mike Harland
Spouse: Teresa
Children: Lee Harland, Elizabeth Harland Willis, John Harland
Occupation: Worship Ministry Coach, Church Consultant, Adjunct Professor for Liberty University, Samford University, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Campus: West End Columbia
Current Service: Campus Advisory Team, Worship Leader, Group Leader
Previous Service: Brentwood Campus, (2008-2020) served as Life Group Leader, Bible Study Leader, Apples of Gold teacher, Deacon, Worship Leader, Choir member
Statement of Faith: I surrendered to Christ and his will for my life when I was 13 years old. That journey has been more than I could have ever imagined it to be as I served him in churches and at LifeWay. Along the way there have been books, songs, colleges, seminaries, places around the world, and places of ministry right where I’ve lived. I Timothy 1:12 is a verse of testimony for me: “I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because he considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry.” Paul would go in that chapter on to say that God had done all of it despite the failures and rebellion in Paul’s own life. I feel the very same way. God deserves all the glory for everything he has done and is doing in my life. Every day is another new day of discovery of how he wants me to serve him.

Matt Ragan

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Name: Matt Ragan
Spouse: Allison
Children: Hays, Samuel, Foster
Occupation: Vice President – Investments / Financial Advisor, Keystone Private Wealth Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Campus: Avenue South
Current Service: Trustee (2022 – 2025), Deacon (2015 – Present, Avenue South) Chair
Previous Service: Finance Ministry Team (Chair & Vice Chair 2020-2021, BBC); Chair, Deacon (2018 – 2019, Avenue South); Vice-Chair, Deacon (2017, Avenue South); Secretary, Deacon (2016, Avenue South); Usher (2014 – 2019, Avenue South); Carter Lawrence Elementary School Partnership Mentor (2014 – 2019, Avenue South); Adult LIFE Group Co-Leader (2013 – 2016, Avenue South); Launch Team (2012 – 2013, Avenue South)
Statement of Faith: I believe in the one true God and that I belong to Him in life and in death. I believe that in grace, God has given His son Jesus Christ, fully human and fully God, to redeem mankind. Believing in Jesus as Lord of my life, everything I am and everything I have comes from Him and works together for His purpose. He knows me, loves me, & has a plan for me. My desire is to serve Him with the gifts He has given me by connecting others to His love through relationships & service.

Will Sims

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Name: Will Sims
Spouse: Emily
Occupation: Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner/Operator
Campus: Harpeth Heights
Current Service: Newlywed Small Group Leader and Deacon
Previous Service: Deacon – Lockeland Springs (2022-2024)
Statement of Faith: I was raised in North Alabama by two wonderful, Godly parents who taught me from an early age the importance of having a personal relationship with Christ. I still remember the day I talked with my dad in his bedroom about my desire to accept Jesus as my Savior. We knelt beside his bed, and there I gave my life to Christ. Since that moment, I have been baptized and have been blessed to have other Godly men invest in my life. They have helped me grasp the significance of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19–20 and the call to pour into others as taught in 2 Timothy 2:2.

Mal Underwood

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Name: Mal Underwood
Spouse: Becky
Children: Will and Danielle (Michael); Grandchildren: Josiah and Judah
Occupation: Retired – Employee Benefits Sales and Account Management Guardian Life Insurance Co of America
Campus: Brentwood
Current Service: Trustee, Student Ministry SLT Mentor; Disaster Response Team
Previous Service: Student Ministry LIFE Group Leader (since 1994); Finance Ministry Team (2003 – 2005); Missions Disaster Response Team
Statement of Faith: As a child, I attended church sporadically, heard the Bible stories and was even baptized. My saving encounter with Christ, however, came as a somewhat rebellious 16-year-old. I was invited to a youth drama being presented by a church in my home town in Alabama. I heard the gospel in a way that made clear the grace of God and the gift of salvation of Ephesians 2:8-9. I discovered that God loved me in spite of all my failures (Romans 5:8) As a believer I am still amazed at the grace and love that Christ has for me and you.

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