BCV Receives Truckload of Tomatoes
Mr. Ruben Hodnett of Straight Bayou Baptist Church, Anguilla with the help of his brothers Dewitt and Gene delivered nearly 2000 pounds of tomatoes donated ... read more



Newsletter Sign-Up
The Baptist Children's Village is pleased to announce the August 1, 2008 launch of The Family Link quarterly newsletter.  The newsletter will have articles that ... read more



School Supply List
Summer is quickly winding down and school is on the horizon.  Of course, getting kids ready for school is a big deal at The Baptist Children's Village.  We ... read more



Riverside Chapel Baptist Church Collects Items for BCV
Riverside Chapel Baptist Church in West Point collected paper products, personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies for The Baptist Children's Village during the ... read more

 
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Dr. Rory Lee
Executive Director
rlee@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Dr. Lee received both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Mississippi College and his Doctorate from the University of Mississippi.  He brings with him extensive administrative experience having served as President of Louisiana College and of William Carey College prior to accepting his call to serve as Executive Director of The Baptist Children's Village in 2004.  Dr. Lee also served as Director of Development and as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Mississippi College.  He is an ordained minister who served as bi-vocational pastor for nearly 20 years, and still enjoys the opportunities he has to fill the pulpit in churches across the state.



Dr. Randy Cotton
Director of Clinical Services
rcotton@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Dr. Cotton is a Clinical Psychologist who joined The BCV staff in 1999.  He has practiced in hospital and outpatient settings, consulted with public, private and medical agencies and taught psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Dr. Cotton earned his Bachelors Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, and his Masters and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi.  He completed his internship in the University of Tennessee Memphis, Professional Psychology Internship Consortium.  He is a regular presenter at the Annual Southern Baptist Childcare Symposium and at the Alabama Baptist Children's Homes Camp of Champions annual retreat.  He also speaks frequently on parenting, family relationships, childhood emotional and mental health issues, and related topics.

Leah Adkison
Emergency Care Manager/Counselor
ladkison@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Nancy Gage
Counselor
ngage@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Paige Lewis
Counselor
plewis@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Jill Nicholas
Intake Counselor
jnicholas@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Dot Nixon
Case Manager
Farrow Manor Campus
dnixon@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Shea Scarbrough
Social Service Coordinator/Counselor
sscarbrough@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Alabel Wiser
Intake Social Worker
awiser@baptistchildrensvillage.com




Ms Kathy Flournoy
Campus Director -India Nunnery Campus
kflournoy@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Kathy first joined The Baptist Children's Village staff in 1998 as a Houseparent and has since served in several areas including case management, academics and cottage life.  She received her Bachelors Degree in Social Services from Belhaven College and is currently pursuing a graduate degree.  Kathy has always enjoyed working with children of all ages and has involved herself with children and teenagers teaching Sunday School and leading and chaperoning many youth mission trips through the years.  Kathy considers it a joy and a calling to serve in her current position on The India Nunnery Campus of The BCV.



Mrs. Jo Ann Ginn
Executive Assistant
jginn@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Mrs. Ginn is a graduate of Draughon's Business College and first joined The Baptist Children's Village staff in 1967.  She continues to offer wisdom and expertise that such a tenure provides.





Mrs. Sharon Rosamond
Financial Officer
srosamond@baptistchildrensvillage.com



Rev. Bill Tate
Campus Director, Farrow Manor Campus
btate@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Robin Young
Case Aide
Farrow Manor Campus
ryoung@baptistchildrensvillage.com



Mr. Mark Rosamond
Director of Properties
mrosamond@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Mr. Rosamond joined the BCV staff in 1994 as Director of Properties.  He has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.   Mark has seven years of experience as an administrator in the utility and bottling industries. 



Mrs. Chrystelle Thames
Public Relations Director
cthames@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Mrs. Thames joined the Public Relations Department at The Baptist Children's Village in June of 1982.  She received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Mississippi College.  Chrystelle is past president of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi Board and has served on the Southern Public Relations Federation Board.  She is also a member of the Southern Baptist Child Care Communications and Development Group.  Chrystelle is a BCV alumnus and brings a unique perspective to her role as the ministry spokesperson.  She has also served as an advocate for children in volunteer leadership roles in the Jr. Auxiliary of Clinton, local PTA organizations and in the youth department at her church.

Celeste Cade
Public Relations Associate
ccade@baptistchildrensvillage.com



Mrs. Joyce Wilson
Campus Director, Dickerson Place Campus
jwilson@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Mrs. Wilson has been with The Baptist Children's Village since 1985.  She received her Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from William Carey College.   Prior to joining The BCV staff, Joyce worked with Southwest Mississippi Mental Health.  She is actively involved in her church and has taught a number of children, youth and young married classes, and served as Associational Baptist Young Women?s Director for three years.  Joyce has always been very involved in missions, serving as a summer missionary to New Mexico, Camp Counselor at Camp Garaywa, and teaching Acteens.  She now considers The Baptist Children?s Village her mission field and works hard to impact the lives of children for Christ every day.

Jessica Bullock
Counselor
Dickerson Place Campus
jbullock@baptistchildrensvillage.com



Ms. Gwen Walker
Campus Director-Reedy Acres
gwalker@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Gwen joined The Baptist Children's Village staff as the Academic/Medical Needs Coordinator and part-time Houseparent at the Reedy Acres Campus in January 2005.  In November 2006 she accepted the position as Unit Administrator for the Reedy Acres Campus in Water Valley.  She is a native of Panola County having graduated from Panola High School.  Gwen is a Program and Curriculum Developer with 22 years experience working with children of all ages.  Gwen values her faith in God and loves working with children.

Emily Purdy                                                                    Counselor                                                                       epurdy@baptistchildrensvillage.com




Mr. Chad Sauls
Campus Director-Deanash Campus
csauls@baptistchildrensvillage.com

Chad received both his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and his Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mississippi College. 



Ms. Brenda Ulmer
Campus Director-Winston County
bulmer@baptistchildrensvillage.com
 
     
 

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