The Transition Team has identified and recruited the following 8 members to serve on the Lead Pastor Search Team as representatives of various ministry areas in the church, including deacons, discipleship, buildings & grounds, and others. Please affirm these members on the ballot below.
- Steve DeGaetani | 43-year member
- Buddy Gardner | 65-year member
- Barry Light | 18-year member
- Debra McClane | 21-year member
- Emily Purdum | 13-year member
- Shari Schneider | 43-year member
- Jon Teconchuk | 2-year member
- Meredith Van Voorhis | 37-year member
In addition, 4 "at-large" candidates will be voted on to serve on the team. See the candidate bios below and submit your ballot.

Mary Blanton | 40-Year Member

Gary Burke | 11-Year Member
Positions Past/Present:
- Church Event Photographer
- Safety Team
- Golf Cart Hospitality Team

Leigh Ann Cahill | 39-Year Member

Tillie Fairchild | 20-Year Member

Dianne Mallory-Coble | 31-Year Member
Positions Past/Present:
- Missions Pastor Search Team
- Personnel Team - Chair (former)
- Missionary Team to Thailand

Tom McCarty | 13-Year Member

Anthony Moore | 6 -Year Member
Positions Past/Present:
- Personnel Team
- Huguenot High School Team Mentor
- Missions Pastor Search Team

Katy Miller | 7-Year Member
Positions Past/Present:
- Student Ministry Volunteer
- Worship Pastor Search Team
- Women's Tea Coordinator

Bill Thomas | 39-Year Member
Positions Past/Present:
- Stewardship Team
- Church Council (former)
- Deacon - Vice Chair (former)
- Vote online no later than Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
- Only Bon Air Baptist Church members may vote.
- Vote for up to 4 candidates.
- Vote only once per church member.
- Results will be announced Sunday, March 5.
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About Us
Work With Us
Locations
Buford Road Campus
James River Campus
BABCLive! Online
Community Resources
Food Pantry
Get Help
Worship
Worship in-person
BABC Live!
Missions
Serve in Local Missions
International
The H.O.P.E. Store RVA