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Posted: 2/19/04

Job changes noted for five BGCT staff

DALLAS–Two employees in the Baptist General Convention of Texas Communications Center have assumed new responsibilities.

Ferrell Foster has been named director of news and information services. He fills the post previously held by Ken Camp, now managing editor of the Baptist Standard.

Foster had been director of creative services in the Communications Center and has been a BGCT employee since 2000. Before coming to the BGCT, Foster was editor of the Illinois Baptist state paper.

Rand Jenkins was named director of creative services in the Communications Center.

He has worked as a project manager in the Communications Center since September 2002.

Before joining the BGCT staff, he was public relations director at Dallas Baptist University.

Three other BGCT Executive Board program staff positions have been changed, said Chris Liebrum, director of human resources.

Leighton Flowers' position as youth consultant in the Center for Strategic Evangelism has been made full-time. He had worked part-time in the role since fall 2003. He succeeds his father, Chuck Flowers, who retired for medical reasons in December.

“Chuck did an outstanding job of leading our Super Summer and youth evangelism efforts for over 14 years,” Liebrum said.

“He will be greatly missed. We look forward to his son, Leighton, taking these outstanding responsibilities to even greater heights.”

Naomi Taplin's position as librarian for the Texas Baptist Historical Collection and Center has been elevated to program staff. She will continue her same work and responsibilities in this area.

Karen Young's position as ministry assistant in the church facilities area has been moved to manager. She will have increased responsibilities in managing small church loans and matching grants, as well as disaster relief funding for churches.