What is a Leadership Board?
In the past (and apparently still today) sailing merchant vessels were often owned by consortiums of stock owners or, in the case of many exploration vessels, owned by a government. This team of owners would combine their resources to purchase the ship and then would select a team of owner representatives to protect their interests. This is/was very similar to how stock (consider the root of this word) ownership works. Dozens or hundreds of owners are represented by just a few. The job of those few is to make sure that the purpose of the ship – profit, exploration, protection, etc. – is maintained and fulfilled. The representatives would hire the Captain (and he would select the crew) and would guide the Captain to the more specifics of the mission and purpose of the ship. This is a useful metaphor for the SSBC Leadership Board. The Leadership Board are the representatives of the owner/shepherds/ministers of South Spring Baptist Church. Legally, we are a board of a non-profit entity. Spiritually, we are the under-shepherds and stewards of this dysfunctional family seeking to represent our King in this world.
SSBC Leadership Board
Carol Ivey
I have lived in Tyler since March 2005 and have been a member of South Spring since 2017. I am actively involved as a ReGen mentor, Life Group leader, deacon, Faithful Next Step capital campaign committee member and a preschool greeter on Sunday mornings. I also support Christian Homes and Family Services and Grace Community Schools.
Jared Schuler
My name is Jared Schuler and I grew up in a great home with parents who faithfully followed Jesus and modeled a life of service and ministry. I came to faith at an early age and have been serving in some sort of ministry capacity for the last 20 years. I’ve been married to my best friend, Heather, for 17 years and we are so proud to be the parents of Avery, Hannah, Lily, Hudson and Boomer (our golden retriever). I have been on staff at Pine Cove for 11 years and currently serve as the Director of the Forge, Pine Cove’s leadership program. I’ve been a member of South Spring for 6 years and serve weekly in the children’s ministry and occasionally my wife and I get to help lead worship on Sunday mornings. It really is an honor to be considered for the Leadership Board!
Glen Bain
Jason Wallace
I’m Jason Wallace and have been a member of South Spring for about six years.
My wife, Hallie, and I have two daughters, Sadie and Charlotte.
We have been fortunate to be able to serve in children’s ministry most of the time we’ve been members at South Spring. I’ve also served for two years as a deacon and you’ll often see me in the back on Sunday mornings helping with seating.
We believe that every member is a minister and are thankful for the privilege of calling South Spring home.
Todd Raabe
My wife Vicki and I moved to Tyler in 1997, we joined First Baptist Church because we felt God’s strong tug to be a part of what that church was doing to reach people for Christ in the fastest growing part of our community. We were one of the original “seed families” that began meeting on this campus.
I have helped lead an adult Bible study for most of our church history. I have served on the leadership board several times, and I have been chairman of the deacons. I was honored to chair the committee that brought Chris Legg to our campus, and it has been amazing to see the number of lives he has impacted through his ministry here.
God has allowed me to be express my faith in our community as well. I have been involved with the Bethesda Health Clinic, which helps care for the working uninsured in our county, since its inception. I serve as an emeritus member of its board and volunteer there providing for the spine care needs of its patients. And I am currently serving as president of the Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees.
Steven Campbell
Steven Campbell has been a member of South Spring since 2010, when it was originally First Baptist Church of Tyler, South Campus. Steven serves as a deacon, and together, he and Haley teach the 5th and 6th grade Sunday School class during the second hour. He also serves in the rotation of the praise and worship team.
Steven is Vice President, Director of Corporate Relations & Communications for Southside Bank. Prior to joining Southside, he served as the Executive Director of Breckenridge Village of Tyler.
He is a board member of Encouragement Media Group (e.g. KVNE) and serves in an advisory role at the United Way of Smith County.
Jordan Sherrod
I’ve been working in marketing and ministry-related jobs for over 14 years, and I love it. My personal mission statement is to “Inspire others to meaningful transformation through any means of communication.”
Jesus has redeemed me and I am eagerly looking forward to the Kingdom he is bringing! In the meantime, I get to spend time loving my amazing wife Bekah and our two sweet kids, Brooklyn and Drew. I currently work in the marketing department at Southside as the Digital Marketing Specialist.