Presenters

After a 50-year career in architecture, more than 30 years as an elder, and over 40 years as a Bible class teacher, Phil was appointed Administrative Minister at Collegeside Church of Christ in January 2026.

His architectural career centered on developing projects from the ground up, working with individuals and large committees to identify needs and create solutions to meet them. His attention to detail, organizational skills, and enjoyment of problem-solving have translated naturally into his role in church administration.

Phil's love for people and God’s Word has always been at the heart of his life. He derives great joy in continuing to serving God and His church during his retirement years.

DescriJerrie grew up in Centerville, Tennessee. He went to Freed-Hardeman College and received his B.A. in Bible from David Lipscomb College. He has been preaching since 1961. Jerrie married Gail Champion on August 18, 1964. In May 2007, Jerrie and Gail started interim ministry. They have worked with eleven congregations since 2007. Jerrie and Gail have two children, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Jerrie is a ventriloquist, enjoys running barefoot, riding his cruiser bicycle, and writing two blogs: www.newshepherdsorientation.com and www.betweenpreachers.com, and publishes a podcast each week, Gleaning Mustard Seeds with Jerrie Barber.ption goes here

Gwen Barker serves as a Women’s Leader and Spiritual Mentor in Nashville, drawing from a successful career in sales and marketing. Her husband, Rex, has been an elder, worship leader, and children’s minister, and together they share a deep passion for ministry and for helping others grow in their faith and purpose. Gwen finds her greatest joy in helping people realize their true potential, discover meaningful job placement, and find creative ways to serve the Lord. With warmth and wisdom, she encourages and equips spouses of church leaders to thrive in their unique calling and walk faithfully alongside their husbands in ministry. Gwen and Rex have three children and six grandchildren and currently attend North Boulevard West.

Frank has been a shepherd at Donelson Church of Christ since 1993. He is founder and owner of Frank Batson Homes, board chair of Goodpasture Christian School, and has directed the Donelson church youth camp for 50 years.  Before serving as a shepherd, he was associate minister at Donelson for 23 years. He and his wife Judy have 7 children and 17 grandchildren.

Leslie Chapman is originally from Ripley, MS.  He graduated from Freed-Hardeman with a B.A. in Bible in 1981 and from Harding Graduate School of Religion with a M.Th. in New Testament in 1986. Leslie has served churches in Covington, TN (1982-1990), the Northside Church of Christ in Nashville, TN (1990-2018), and the Hendersonville Church of Christ just north of Nashville since 2018.  He is married to June and they have two sons—Robert (Amy) and Kyle (Andrea)—and three grandsons—Grant, Luke and Garrett.

Dr. Dennis M. Crowder is a native Nashvillian. He attended Fisk and Tennessee State Universities. He gave his first sermon at age twelve and served as minister for Jackson Street for 41 years. Additionally, he worked with MNPS before retiring in 2018. Dennis served as an elder at the Northside Church for 3 years. Currently, he serves on the board of the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort Inc., preaches online with South African ministry teams, ministers at Riverbend Prison, and is a disciplinary hearing officer for MNPS.

He is married to Ethel; has three children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Prior to retirement in 2024, Dan Dozier served five decades on church staffs in various roles (youth and family minister, associate minister, and preaching minister) in Georgia, Missouri, and Tennessee. Currently, he serves as a shepherd at Fourth Avenue Church of Christ in Franklin, TN. His passion in leadership is fostering encouraging and mutually edifying relationships within the local church. He also enjoys mentoring younger men to help them develop their leadership and service potential. He and JaneLee live in Brentwood, TN and will soon celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary. They are blessed to be the parents of three wonderful children and the grandparents of eight marvelous grandchildren.

Joe has been an elder/shepherd at Coopertown Church of Christ in Springfield, TN for the past 7 years. Before that he served as an elder for 17 years at the Church of Christ in Pittsfield, MA. In Pittsfield the Elders studied Lynn Anderson’s book “They Smell Like Sheep” which has been very formative for his shepherding journey.

Joe retired in 2025 from a 38 year career in manufacturing, sales and marketing for two industrial businesses. His passion is mentoring men to become more committed disciples of Jesus, leaders of their families, and leaders in church. He and his wife, Billie Kay, have been married for 39 years, and enjoy spending time with their family - 3 sons and their families including 8 grandchildren.

Charlie Herndon graduated from Freed-Hardeman University in 1976 and served in full-time youth ministry for the next 18 years.  He transitioned to the financial services industry for most of the next 30 years, which broadened his perspective on the challenge of living by faith in the world. He served 13 years as a shepherd with the Donelson Church of Christ before transferring to Northside in Madison in 2018, where he is one of the six shepherds.  His focus in shepherding is Jesus’ charge to Peter: “Take care of my sheep.” Charlie and Marsha enjoy their two children and six grandchildren.

David Hunzicker has been talking to God since childhood, from evenings shooting baskets in the driveway and swinging in the backyard. He grew up on the music of Acappella and long talks about Jesus with his parents. Today he serves as a minister at North Boulevard Church of Christ’s West Campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where he preaches, teaches, encourages the staff, and trains disciple-makers. David holds degrees in education and ministry. He has also trained under global leaders in disciple-making movements. David is happily married to his high school sweetheart, Kristin, who shares his weakness for McDonald’s apple pie. They homeschool their four children and love hiking and camping as a family. Ask him about the time Kristin surprised him with a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon. It’s one of his favorite stories.

Carlos was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, and has called Tennessee home for the last 21 years. A member of the Rural Hill Church of Christ for 18 years, he served as a deacon for several years before recently being appointed a shepherd. He has led the College and Young Professionals ministry for the past eight years and previously worked closely with the youth ministry. Carlos is married to his beautiful wife, Rebeca, and they have two sons, Gabriel and Cristian. He also serves as a board member for Ambassadors for Christ and Women of Worth.

Frank has been the Preaching Minister for the Crosspoint Church of Christ in Florence, Alabama since 2005. He previously preached in Georgia and in Arkansas. Before sharing God's love from the pulpit, he influenced young people as a middle and high school teacher and coach. Frank loves to preach the Word and feels blessed to work alongside other staff members and friends who love the Lord. He loves the fact that Cross Point is focused on Jesus, serving the community, and seeking and saving the lost. Frank and his wife, Summer, met at Harding University. They have two children, both Harding grads, and four fantastic grandchildren. Frank enjoys all types of sports and attending sporting events. He is an avid reader and enjoys traveling.

John Nichols is the Senior Minister at the Collegeside Church of Christ. John received his doctoral training at Trevecca Nazarene University in Leadership and Professional Practice. Serving in full time ministry for over 20 years, John loves the local church and strengthening relationships between leaders within a local body. His focus on servant leadership should provide additional leadership insights.

Jason Thompson has served as Executive Minister at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ in Brentwood, Tennessee, for more than 20 years. He also partners with Hope Network Ministries and The Carpenter’s Plan, guiding churches and nonprofits in strategic planning, leadership transitions, governance, and fundraising. His ministry has reached across the U.S. and internationally, helping faith-based organizations strengthen leadership and advance their mission. Jason earned degrees from Faulkner University, Harding School of Theology, and a Doctor of Education from Lipscomb University. He and his wife, Megan, are blessed with three children—Kelsey, Ella Grace, and Will Hudson.

Aaron Tremblay has served as preaching minister at the Smyrna church of Christ in Tennessee. for more than nine years. For ten years, he served as the preaching minister for the Leominster church of Christ in Massachusetts. He has gained experience working alongside elderships in congregations of various sizes and cultural contexts. He is also one of the organizers of the "Greater Together" collaboration effort between congregations in Middle Tennessee for the last four years.  He is passionate about unity and collaboration in leadership at the congregational level as well as between congregations.