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Ken Brooks became the Volunteers Mobilization Strategist for the Northwest Baptist Convention in June of 2006. A native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Ken is a graduate of Oklahoma University (B.A.) and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.). While a student at O.U. he studied on scholarship in South Korea, lived with a Korean family and focused on Korean history and language. Ken and his wife Shirley, currently live in Redmond, Oregon, where he has been serving since 2004 as director of church and pastoral health for the High Desert Baptist Association. The Brooks’ have four children and eight grandchildren.

Cameron Crabtree joined the Northwest Baptist Convention staff in August 2002 as editor and communications team leader. In his leadership role, he serves as editor of the Northwest Baptist Witness, a monthly newspaper that serves as the official publication of the convention, and supervises the convention's communications services, which includes graphic design and printing services, technology services for NWBC employees and general public relations.

Prior to serving in the Northwest he was vice president for public relations at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California, from 1991-2001, with responsibilities including operation of the school's news and information services, marketing communications and assisting in fund raising efforts. He also served as news editor of The California Southern Baptist, the official news journal of the California Southern Baptist Convention, from 1985-1991.

Mr. Crabtree received a master of arts in theological studies from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary and a bachelor of public administration from the University of San Francisco. He and his wife, Wendy, have two sons, Jonathan and David.

Joe Flegal has served as church health strategist for the Northwest Baptist Convention since January 2008. Prior to that he was administrative ministry pastor of Greater Gresham (Ore.) Baptist Church for 18 years.

Besides giving leadership to the convention’s church health ministry area, Flegal is responsible for developing church consultation projects designed to revitalize churches.

Before moving to the Northwest, Flegal served on the staff of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Joseph, Mo., where he served from 1984-89. He received a doctor of ministry from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in 1999, a master of divinity from Golden Gate in 1992, a master of arts in religious education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1984 and a bachelor of business administration from Hardin-Simmons University in 1980. He and his wife, Sueann, have two children.

Gary Floyd is the Mission Ministries Strategist of the Northwest Baptist Convention. He has served in that role since March 1993. Prior to his current responsibility, he was appointed by the North American Mission Board, SBC, as pastor of Lithonia Central Baptist Church, Lithonia, Georgia, and director of church and community ministries for the Stone Mountain Baptist Association, Conyers, GA. He has also served as minister of education and administration of a church in California and as a Baptist Student Union director in California.

Gary is a graduate of Samford University (BA), and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.). He has served as a director on several boards of community ministry organizations and was co-founder and president of the Greater Lithonia Christian Council. He also served as the director of a state campaign committee in Georgia. He is married to Dianne and has three children: Stephen, Rachel, and Katie. His hobbies include cooking, and meeting new people.

Jim Harvey has served the Northwest Baptist Convention since 1996, first as the Strategist for Sunday Schools and Small Group Bible Studies and now as the Evangelism Strategist. Prior to his current responsibility, he was Church Development Division Director for the Hawaii Baptist Convention, serving Baptist churches in Hawaii, Samoa, and Guam. He has also served as a Church Growth Consultant for the LifeWay Christian Resources serving states, associations, and churches in the United States and Canada, as Minister of Education/Administration for Immanuel Baptist Church, San Bernardino, California, Foreign Missionary to Indonesia, and served two churches as pastor in Texas.

Jim Harvey is a graduate of Howard Payne University (B.A.) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. & M.R.E.). His published works include numerous Sunday School, Church Growth, and Pastor/Staff articles, tracts, and brochures. He also compiled How to Conduct Outreach Bible Studies, and How to Start New Sunday Schools (1990 editions). He is married to Elaine K. Harvey and has five children. Before entering the ministry, he was in the travel business with Trailways Bus Company, and Thomas Cook Travel, Inc. He enjoys running, racquetball, and tennis as well as reading, writing, and his four grandchildren.

Ken Houston is the Communications Manager for the Northwest Baptist Convention. He has served the convention since April 1979. Until January of 1996 he served as the printing services director. He is now responsible for NWBC communications through phone, voice mail, and electronic communications.

Ken is married to Tracy, and has three boys - Paul, Mark, and Drew. His hobbies include tennis, golf, basketball, and biking.

Wes Hughes is the Collegiate Ministry Strategist of the Northwest Baptist Convention. He has served in that role since January 2004. Prior to his current responsibility, he was the Baptist Campus Ministry director at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, from September 1997 to December 2003. He has served as a collegiate minister in the Northwest since 1991 and served as the youth consultant to the NWBC from 1993 to 1997.

Mr. Hughes is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a bachelor of business administration (1989) and the Pacific Northwest Campus of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary with a master of divinity (1995). He is married to Charlean and has three children: Abigail, Zachary and Dakoda. They are members of Tri-Mountain Community Church in Ridgefield, WA.

Vincent Inzerillo is the Language Missions Director/Strategist of the Northwest Baptist Convention. In this capacity he has initiated several Contextual Leadership Development Schools in sponsorship with Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary and the Northwest Baptist Convention. He has co-founded and participates as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Asian Training Institute of Portland, OR and serves as ex-officio for several language fellowship organizations. He has written articles, and speaks to churches and organizations regarding ethno-cultural ministry. He also helps to train leaders and produce contextual materials and curriculum for reaching ethnic Americans in the Pacific Northwest for Christ. Prior to serving with the Northwest Baptist Convention, Inzerillo served for twelve years as the Language Ministries Director for the Puget Sound Baptist Association. Previous ministry included pastoring a multi-ethnic church in the Seattle area, and, during seminary, helping to start Hope Community Church (cell model) in Ft. Worth, TX. During university years Inzerillo participated in summer missions programs as an application of Proverbs 10:5.

Mr. Inzerillo is a graduate of the University of Washington (B.A.), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M. Div.), and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (D. Min.). Inzerillo did not grow up in a Christian environment. He gave his life to Christ while in the Navy, as a result of the witness of a fellow sailor. As a musician in the Navy Band he traveled abroad in many countries. This, as well as growing up in a multi-cultural setting, has helped in understanding the needs of multi-ethnic communities. He is married to Marilyn (Bitar) and they have three children - Vincent, Adrian, and Marissa. Vince's hobbies include music, tennis, and international cuisine.

Danny Kuykendall is the Youth Ministry Strategist for the Northwest Baptist Convention. He has served in that role since August 1998. Prior to his current responsibility, he pastored in Spokane, Washington, at Driscoll Boulevard Baptist Church from 1995-1998. He has also served as youth and college minister in churches in Oregon, Texas, and Arizona, as well as Baptist Student Union Director at the University of Arizona.

Danny is a graduate of Northern Arizona University (B.S.) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.R.E.). Published works include articles in Student Magazine and youth Straightrack curriculum. Before entering the ministry, he worked for the U.S. Forest Service, taught Junior High English, and coached basketball and track in Hood River, Oregon. Danny is married to Laurie L. Kuykendall and has two children – Jason and Wendy. Hobbies include fishing, hunting, biking, softball, and reading.

Steve Langston has been Business Manager of Northwest Baptist Convention since 1975. Prior to becoming Business Manager, he served two years as Youth Director at Lincoln Street Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon, and served as a Chaplain’s Assistant in the United States Army.

Steve is a graduate of the University of Oregon (B.S.). He was active in Baptist Student Union during college serving as a summer missionary to Wisconsin and serving as State BSU President. Steve has lived in Oregon since 1960 when his parents moved to eastern Oregon. He is married to Nancy (Merrill) Langston, from Spokane. Steve and Nancy have two children--Nathan and Emily. Steven’s brother Norman serves a pastor of First Baptist Church, Beaverton, Oregon. Steve’s hobbies include tennis and reading.

Bevan McWhirter is Church Starting Strategist of the Northwest Baptist Convention. He has served in that role since February 1991. Prior to this assignment, he pastored two Northwest churches for a total of eleven years. His first pastorate was in Bellingham, WA where he served as church planter and founding pastor of what has become Community Baptist Church. He also pastored Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Ellensburg, WA.

Bevan has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in management, from Georgia State University. He served as an officer in the Army and in business prior to entering seminary. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a M.Div. He is married to Joyce and has three children: Jacob, Brooke, and Kristin. His hobbies include wilderness camping, hiking, trout fishing, and target shooting.

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