Church Council Nominations
Below you’ll find the Church Council nominee slate for 2026. These nominees, if affirmed, will begin their terms in January 2026 and will serve alongside current council members completing their terms.
The congregation will vote on this slate during a special church business meeting this Sunday, November 30th, at the end of the morning worship service.
Lauren Dove
Williams
Lauren Dove Williams has been a longstanding member of Broadmoor since 1999, married to
Kenny with two children. At 41 years old, Lauren brings deep institutional knowledge and multi-
generational ministry experience to her nomination for Church Council.
Lauren’s service at Broadmoor spans multiple ministries and age groups, reflecting her
commitment to the entire church body. As a Life Group Leader for the Pavatte/Williams Life
Group, she helps fosters spiritual growth and community among adults. Her heart for the
next generation shines through her role as a 4th Grade Girls group leader, where she invests
in girls during formative years. Additionally, her service on the Acts 2 Team demonstrates her
compassion for those facing financial hardship and her commitment to meeting practical needs
within the congregation.
Professionally, Lauren serves as an Affinity Group Developer at Fortress Intermediaries, where
she leverages her expertise in leadership, sales, strategic planning, and project implementation.
This unique skill set combines relationship-building capabilities with strategic execution—
qualities essential for effective organizational leadership. Her professional experience in
developing and nurturing groups translates directly to her ministry work and would serve the
Council well.
What distinguishes Lauren is her quarter-century of faithful service and deep understanding of
Broadmoor’s history, culture, and mission. Her extensive knowledge of the church, combined
with her confident voice and proven problem-solving abilities, positions her to provide valuable
institutional wisdom and continuity. Lauren’s faith journey and long-term investment in
Broadmoor give her unique insight into the church’s development and future needs.
Duff Wallace
Duff Wallace has been an active member of Broadmoor since 2019, along with his wife Terri. At
63 years old, Duff brings seasoned executive leadership and a servant’s heart to his nomination
for Church Council.
Duff’s ministry involvement at Broadmoor demonstrates his commitment to serving those in
need both locally and beyond. As a Deacon and active member of the Missions Team, Homeless
Team, and Disaster Relief Team, he embodies the church’s call to compassionate outreach. His
dedication to these ministries reflects a heart to meet practical needs in times of crisis. He is
also an engaged participant in the Damon/Moore Life Group, where he contributes in fostering
spiritual community and growth.
Prior to retirement, Duff served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Farm
Bureau Casualty Insurance Company in Jackson, Mississippi. This executive role provided
him with extensive experience in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and corporate
governance—skills directly transferable to a role in Church Council. His tenure leading a major
insurance company demonstrates his ability to navigate complex organizational challenges,
manage resources effectively, and guide institutional decision-making.
What makes Duff particularly valuable as a Church Council candidate is his combination of
proven executive leadership and genuine love for serving at Broadmoor. Having successfully led a major corporation through various decisions and challenges, Duff possesses the strategic thinking and organizational skills vital for helping guide Broadmoor’s future direction.
Joel
Holden
Joel Holden has been a member of Broadmoor since 2009, serving the church family for 15 years.
He is married to Susan and they have three children. At 40 years old, Joel brings a unique blend
of financial acumen, operational expertise, and a deep heart for discipleship to Church Council.
Joel’s service at Broadmoor reflects his commitment to nurturing faith across all generations. As a
Life Group Leader in the High School Ministry, he specifically disciples 9th and 10th grade boys,
investing in the spiritual formation of young men during critical years. His dedication to the next
generation extends through his roles serving in the Nursery and member of both the Nursery and
Preschool Host Teams. As a Deacon and member of the Finance Committee, Joel has already
demonstrated his ability to serve in church leadership and steward resources wisely.
Professionally, Joel serves as Chief Operating Officer at Sound Financial Strategies Group,
where he has provided investment advisory services since 2016. His educational foundation
includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi State University (2008), with
concentrations in Risk Management, Insurance, and Financial Planning.
What distinguishes Joel as a Church Council candidate is his vision for discipleship that spans
from early childhood through senior adults. His years of faithful service on the NextGen team
demonstrate his long-term commitment to spiritual development across all life stages. Joel’s
operational expertise and financial planning knowledge would be invaluable assets to the
Council, particularly as Broadmoor navigates strategic decisions about ministry growth and
resource allocation.
Joel Holden would bring strategic thinking, financial stewardship, and a multi-generational
ministry perspective to the Church Council.
Austin
Cooley
Austin Cooley has been a member of Broadmoor since 2014. He is married to Rachel, and they
have two children. Austin’s commitment to Broadmoor is evident through his extensive service
across multiple ministries. He serves as a Life Group Leader for the Cooley/Donahoo/Smith Life
Group, demonstrating his passion for fostering community and discipleship. As a Deacon and
Communications Director for the Deacon Leadership Team, Austin helps coordinate ministry
efforts throughout the church. His service also extends to the Choir, Prison Ministry, Operations
Team, and as Leader of the Offertory, highlighting his versatility and dedication to meeting needs
wherever they arise.
Professionally, Austin brings nearly 20 years of business experience as a Value Chain Sales
Channel Analyst and Retail Business Consultant for Chevron. His analytical skills and problem-
solving approach, honed through two decades in the corporate sector, position him well to
contribute strategic thinking to Council decisions.
Those who know Austin appreciate his measured problem-solving abilities and his gift for
handling conflicts with grace and wisdom—qualities essential for effective church governance.
At 40 years old, Austin would bring a unique combination of spiritual dedication, practical
experience, and servant leadership to the Church Council.
Qualifications for Church Council Members
Church Council members should be:
A. Recognized spiritual leaders within the Church.
B. Committed disciples of Jesus Christ in every aspect of their personal, professional and private lives.
C. Committed to their families, fulfilling their Biblical roles and responsibilities.
D. Committed to the ministry of the Church in worship, ministry and life stewardship.
E. Aware of and supportive of the vision statement, the mission statement and ministry values of the Church.
F. Passionate about living out the Great Commandments and fulfilling the Great Commission.
G. Willing to serve as faithful representatives of the Lord and the Church and willing to resign without hesitation if involved in any practice, behavior or attitude that would bring dishonor to the Lord or the Church.
H. Willing to follow the Biblical teaching of supporting, protecting, encouraging and following the leadership of the Lead Pastor and ministerial staff, working with a prayerful spirit of cooperation, consensus building and a view to building up the Body of Christ.
I. Honest, letting their “yes” be “yes” and their “no” be “no.”
J. Possessed of such spiritual gifts as leadership, administration, discernment, wisdom, encouragement and faith.
K. Willing to commit sufficient time to regularly meet with each other, the ministry staff and other lay leaders and to participate in leadership development and team building opportunities.
L. Willing to recognize and enthusiastically support the many ministries of the Church.
M. Willing to set aside personal agendas to prayerfully seek God’s direction for the Church, both in the present and in the future.
N. Team players, capable of listening to and learning from the insights and opinions of others.
O. Willing to seek consensus.
Elder qualifications for Church Council members who serve the as “Elders” for purposes of Elder Matters shall be those set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 and include, without limitations and in addition to the qualifications of each Church Council member set forth above, the following:
A. A male who is not a recent convert.
B. He is to be above reproach, blameless, faithful to his wife / husband of one wife (if applicable), temperate, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness or be an excessive drinker, not violent (bully) but gentle, not quarrelsome, not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not pursuing dishonest gain, not a lover of money.
C. He must manage his own family well and have faithful children who are not open to the charge of being wild or disobedient, and he must do so in a manner worthy of respect.
D. He must be one who loves what is good, is upright, holy and disciplined.
E. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who contradict it.
F. He must have a good reputation with those outside the church.