News About the Denomination The following news items apply to (or affect) the Free Will Baptist denomination scattered across the nation and around the world.To read more about Free Will Baptists and the various departments that make up the national organization, visit www.nafwb.org. Read a brief history of Free Will Baptists in the United States.

WNAC Experiences Leadership Changes

Antioch, TN — After much prayer and consideration, the WNAC Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Kristi Johnson as director. Mrs. Johnson is well-known within the denomination as an IM missionary to Spain, where she and her husband Tim served for over 25 years. Most recently, she served four years at IM as the development communications manager.

Johnson's heart continues steadfast to the cause of the Great Commission, and in her new role as WNAC executive director she endeavors to herald the message of WNAC to “provide opportunities for each woman to fulfill the Great Commission through her God-designed roles at home and abroad.”

Johnson noted: “While I am still listening and learning and formulating a long-term vision for WNAC, I know I would love to see spiritually-grounded teen girls and women living with purpose, missionaries and church planters strengthened for long-term faithful service, and local women's ministry expanded to global ministry as women pursue the Great Commission together.”
Learn more about Johnson through her interview responses in Meet Kristi.

Long-time employee and champion of WNAC, Phyllis York, resigned from her positions as interim WNAC director, administrative assistant, and managing editor of Treasure Bible Study Guide, effective January 30.

York served WNAC 15 years, as well as additional years as an officer of the WNAC Convention. During her tenure, she oversaw many projects, most notably the content and editing of Treasure Bible Study Guide. She also played a key role in launching The Giving Tree plan, an initiative designed to strengthen WNAC financially and ensure the sustainability of its mission.

Through these and other efforts, her extensive experience helped lead WNAC forward. York was instrumental in bringing WNAC to develop a digital format of Treasure Bible Study Guide.
Words cannot express our gratitude for her sacrifices through the years for Free Will Baptist women’s ministries. We wish her all the best in her future ministry endeavors.

Pastoral Support Programs Expand

Antioch, TN — Over 100 coaches have been trained in Rekindle coaching techniques and continue to serve pastors across the denomination.

To better meet your needs, the program is expanding to address specific challenges: improving first impressions, starting a stewardship campaign, updating a church constitution, etc.

Executive Director Eddie Moody encourages pastors: “Whether you need a ‘battle buddy’ or a senior perspective, you don't have to minister alone (Proverbs 24:6).”

He encourages pastors to complete the Rekindle Coaching Request Form to get started. “Together, we accomplish more” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).

Learn more at nafwb.org/rekindle or nafwb.org/refresh.