JST BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Judson, Stewart, & Truett Baptist Associations
Greg Ernsberger
Associational Mission Strategist
Greg currently serves as the Associational Mission Strategist for the JST Baptist
Association. He is originally from Maryville, TN. Greg graduated from Hiwasse
College with an Associate Degree, UT Knoxville with a Bachelor of Science, and
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity.
Greg has served as associate pastor for First Baptist Church Dover, served as an IMB
missionary, and pastored Grace Baptist Church in Dover, TN. He served as the
Volunteers Missions Coordinator for the JST Association for several years.
Cell: (931)627-4151
Email: oitsgreg@yahoo.com
William Gray
Associate Director of Missions
William is the current pastor at Bear Spring Baptist Church in Dover, TN. He is
the retired Director of Missions in Judson, Stewart and Truett Baptist Association
in Tennessee. He served there for 30 years. Previously, he served as a Pastor for 10
years in Kentucky and Tennessee. He has preached over 400 Revivals and led
missions trip in several countries.
He was Born in Logan Co. Kentucky, he is married to Linda (Brown) married for
45 years, also a native of Logan County. They have four children, seven
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He is a graduate of Mid-Continent Baptist College (served as Trustee several times) and Friendship Graduate School, both in
Kentucky. He has also attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Cell: (931)237-3856
Email: william@jstba.com
Ashlinn Turnbow
Administrative Assistant
Ashlinn is originally from Chattanooga, TN, but married a Dickson County boy
over 10 years ago. She has two children who have truly changed the course of
her life.
Before children, Ashlinn taught high school English, but decided to stay home
as much as possible to raise her children. She graduated from Union University
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Bethel University with a Masters
in Instructional Leadership. Her husband Josh currently works as an attorney
for the District Attorney's office in the 23rd district.
Her and her family serve along side their brothers and sisters in Christ at Pomona Baptist Church in Dickson, TN.
Cell: (423)827-8585
Email: ashlinn@jstba.com
Ralph Stone
David Deavers
Vice-Moderator
The Vice-Moderator supports the Moderator in the Administration of the work of the
association. David also serves as the Chairman of the Budget Committee for the
association. He also serves as the pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church.
Cell: (931) 622-3772
Email: imapest@aol.com
Bill Lowe
Disaster Relief Director
Bill is a member at Trace Creek Baptist Church. Bill has served in disaster relief for
many years.
Cell: (931) 299-0435
Email: lowebillr@gmail.com
Jeanie Shannon
VBS Director
Jeanie is a member at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Jeanie has been involved
in VBS director for many years and loves VBS!
Cell: (931) 627-1115
Email: jeanie_irene@yahoo.com
Cody Robinson
Youth Director
Cody is a member of Sylvia Baptist Church and serves as youth pastor
there. Cody also serves as Youth Director for the association.
Cell: (901) 413-6728
Email: cody@sylviabaptist.com
Carmen Westerman
WMU Director and Treasurer
Carmen is a member of Pomona Baptist Church. Carmen has served in the WMU for
many years. She also serves as associational treasurer.
Cell: (615) 289-4065
Email: carmenwesterman@gmail.com