Maplewood Baptist Church

	Rev. Jimmy Lancaster, Pastor jimmy@maplewoodbc.org Jimmy began serving as Pastor of Maplewood in August 2004 and has been in the ministry since 1981. His educational background includes a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Religion from Gardner Webb University in 1985 and a Master of Divinity Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1989. Jimmy has a deep commitment to care for those who are a part of the Maplewood Community of Faith; as well as, is involved within the life of the surrounding community. He is actively involved in the Yadkin Baptist Association & Minister’s Conference, serves on the boards of the New Hope Pregnancy Care Center, Yadkin Christian Ministries and the Yadkin Family YMCA. He has participated in the Young Leaders Program sponsored through the Center for Congregational Health and the Tarheel Leadership Program sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church. He and his wife, Penny, live in Yadkinville and have three children, Jeremy, Patrick and Jessica.

	Rev. Rich Lowder II, Minister of Music rich@maplewoodbc.org Rich serves at Maplewood as the Minister of Music, a position he has held at two other churches. His musical training background includes the Duke University Chapel Choir, SEBTS Chorus, North Carolina Baptist Singers, Salem College Community Chorus, Bel Canto Company, and Magnolia Baroque Festival. Rich graduated from Duke University and also has a Master of Divinity Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

	Katrina Long, Youth Director katrina@maplewoodbc.org Katrina has served as Youth Director at Maplewood since January 2011.

	Joyce Hamby, Secretary & Accompanist joyce@maplewoodbc.org Joyce serves the church as Church Secretary and also as Church Accompanist. She is a charter member of Maplewood Baptist Churchand has served on staff since 1992. Joyce is Member Services Director at the Yadkin Family YMCA. She is the mother of two children, Beth and Matthew, and the grandmother to Xan Charles.