LEADERSHIP

Brady Canright was born and raised in Dallas/Fort Worth Texas. He graduated college with a degree in Business Management from Ouachita Baptist University , where he met his beautiful wife, Katy. Brady served as Student Pastor and Discipleship Pastor at First Baptist Church El Dorado, Arkansas, from 2009 – 2017, Pastor at First Baptist Church Greenwood, Mississippi, from 2017-2019, be fore being called to Nettleton Baptist Church in August of 2019. He holds a Masters of Divinity Degree from SWBTS in Fort Worth. Brady and Katy have three children, two daughters and a son. Brady enjoys reading, golfing, working around the house, and is a huge Cowboys fan and Rangers fan.

Tim Hanley was born in Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas as a child. He made the decision to follow Christ at the age of 12. After High School Graduation, he enlisted in the military and in 2017, retired after 30 years of Service with the Navy and Marine Corps. He holds a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. He has over 20 years’ experience in Organizational Leadership and Health Care Administration. Tim is an Ordained Deacon and a certified Financial Coach. He is married to his beautiful wife Amanda and has 2 sons: Cody and Connor. Tim enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking, golfing, traveling, and is a huge Georgia Bulldogs fan.

Ben Brandon and his wife, Catlyn, were both raised in Northeast Arkansas. Ben graduated with a degree in Biblical Studies from Central Baptist College in Conway. He and Catlyn helped plant a new church outside Austin, TX and have served at 2 other churches in Northeast Arkansas. Their daughter, Jaycee, is almost 3 and keeps them on their toes. Ben loves to keep up with all sports and to deer hunt in his spare time.

Brad was born and raised in Arkansas, but lived twenty years in Asia with his family of six. He is passionate about sharing the gospel, starting and growing healthy small groups, training leaders, and developing partnerships with mission agencies - whether in the US or overseas! As a missionary he served as a Strategy Coordinator (2001-2009), Research Strategist (2009-2018), and Team Strategy Leader (2018-2021). He has a Bachelors in Anthropology from U of A Fayetteville, a Master of Divinity in International Church Planting from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Missions Strategy from Gateway Seminary. He enjoys spending time outdoors, reading sci-fi/fantasy novels, and playing board games with his family.

Brad was born and raised in Pea Ridge, AR. He did not grow up in a Christian home, but went to church on his own. He gave his life to Jesus when he was 12 years old. He graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Speech Communication. While there, he met his best friend and wife Stephanie. Brad has a Masters of Theological Studies degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been serving in student ministry since 2008. Brad and Stephanie have 3 amazing children. He enjoys watching movies, riding bikes with his kids, quoting The Office with his wife, cheering for the Miami Dolphins and Boston Red Sox, and doing CrossFit. 

Michael is a NEA native and has been a part of the Brookland community for 15 years. Michael trusted Christ in 1994 and within the next year fully surrendered to the calling of ministry. Michael began his ministry by serving as a worship leader at Southside Community Church in Paragould from 1995-2001. The following year, he founded Crossroads Church located in Jonesboro, Paragould, and Brookland, where he served as Lead Pastor from 2002-2020. God brought him to Nettleton Baptist Church in June of 2020 where he serves as the Children’s Pastor. Michael and his wife, Marinda, have 4 kids. Their children include: Micah Tasker (husband Noah), Maddie, Malia, and Myles. Michael enjoys being outdoors, playing sports and he cheers for the Brookland Bearcats and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Nick was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He made the decision to follow Jesus at the age of 21 and answered a call to vocational ministry shortly after. He completed undergrad at the University of North Texas and is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Nick and his wife, Emma, enjoy spending their time traveling, playing pickleball, and spending time with their family and friends. He is a huge fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Texas Longhorns, and San Diego Padres.

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