TN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BOARD
Welcome to the Tennessee Christian Education Board
The board exists to provide fellowship, resources, and training for Free Will Baptist students and leaders. As a board, we are continuously working to create and promote events to encourage relationships for strong Christian leadership and to help Tennessee Free Will Baptists reach their towns and cities for Christ. These events are designed to produce encouragement, support, and training.
2026 V3 Theme
State Competition is April 24-25, 2026 at Welch College. More details to come.
To fulfill this mission, the board:
- Hosts an annual conference for junior high and high school students.
- Organizes, promotes, and staffs the annual CTS Expo held in conjunction with the Vertical Three Conference and the National Association of Free Will Baptists. The Expo includes competitive activities in Bible and Fine arts, held on the local and state level, before the national competition held each July. This year, the Vertical Three Conference will be located in Tampa, Florida, July 21-24.
- Hosts and supports occasional training events across the state of Tennessee.
Board Members
Jackson Watts, Chairman, First Term (2027)
Ashland City, TN
615-712-4341
Ashley Lockert, Treasurer, First Full Term, (2028)
Ashland City, TN
615-587-5877
Candice Arrowood, Fulfilling Unexpired Term, (2025)
Limestone, TN
423-747-1617
David Dell, Fulfilling Unexpired Term, (2026)
Joelton, TN
615-746-5403
Marcus Stephens, First Term, (2026)
Strawberry Plains, TN
865-279-4952
Andy York, First Term (2027)
Smyrna, TN
615-869-8711
Brandon Shope, First Term, (2028)
Pikeville, TN
980-616-3334