Nashville First Baptist Church entrusts a body of lay leaders, called trustees, to collaborate with the members, pastors, staff, deacons and standing committees to oversee the work of the church. The nine trustees hold staggered terms.
Per the church by-laws, a Trustee Selection Committee was convened at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2023 consisting of David Clay, Wilburn Honeycutt, Nancy Ryals, Christy Batts, and Jason Shull.
The Trustee Selection Committee hereby nominates and submits the following individuals for trustee service from January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2025:
- Andrew Cotten
- Andrea Overby
- Wes Turner
Voting for nominated Trustees will occur from Thursday, Nov. 30 to Saturday, Dec. 9 at noon. Church members are encouraged to vote online or may request a written ballot from the church office. Each trustee must be voted on individually according to church by-laws. To be selected, a nominee must receive at least two-thirds (2/3rds) approval by the church members voting. All votes must be registered by noon on Dec. 9. Results will be announced at the Dec. 10 Gathering.
Andrea Overby
Andrea and her husband, Charles, have been members of Nashville First over a span of 53 years. She has served as a deacon, deacon officer, and Bible study teacher at the church. Andrea was one of the founders and first Board Chair of The Next Door. She coordinates our church’s mission work with Operation Andrew’s United for Hope Cameron School partnership. Andrea is a “prayer warrior” who is active in encouraging prayer throughout the church. She enjoys spending time with her family and playing golf.
Wes Turner
Wes Turner has been a member of Nashville First since 1981. He has served in numerous leadership positions over the years including Chair of the Nominating Committee, Chair of the Finance Committee, Chair of the Personnel Committee, and Chair of the previous Pastor Search Committee which called Pastor Frank Lewis. He is a Life Deacon and teaches in the Encouragers Connect Group. Wes and his wife, Nancy, were married just this year. They enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Andrew Cotten
Andrew Cotten has been a member since 2017. He and his wife, Neely, are leaders in the Matthew 18:20 Class in the New Covenant Department. They have three children Mac, Natalie, and Anna James. He currently serves as the Giving Grows Follow-up Coordinator, a Worship Care Volunteer, and a member of the Church Recreation/Picnic Committee. He is a nurse anesthetist by profession and helps on Nashville First’s Medical Response Team. Andrew is a current trustee who was filling a previously vacated term. He remains eligible for a new three-year renewal term.
Trustees
The trustees with terms expiring on December 31, 2023, are Jimmy Hester and Terrell Smith. The other trustees, Wilburn Honeycutt, Steve Goins, Linda Tullock, Brad Dunn, Joy Harris, and David Clay will continue their terms into next year.