Larry & Lorinda Fincher have extensive experience in teaching, counseling, and working with families. They have presented seminars, conferences, and retreats nationally and internationally. The Fincher’s are Directors of HomeBuilders Ministry, a ministry of Pathway Baptist Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas that “Builds Families on Biblical Principles.” Larry received a BSEE and MSEE from the University of Arkansas and until taking early retirement was employed as a Director for Entergy Corporation covering Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and the City of New Orleans. Lorinda has ministered to families through the church and worked as a nurse in a family practice clinic in Mountain View, Arkansas before retiring. The Fincher’s have five children and twenty grandchildren. They attend Pathway Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas where Larry is on staff.
Dr. Eric and Keri Spann have been married 38 years, with four adult married children and four grandchildren. Keri homeschooled all four from K-12 and all have been successful college graduates. Eric has practiced primary care medicine for 31 years in Arkansas, and after an MBA with a specialization in healthcare data analytics is pursuing a Ph.D., hopefully done by 2028. They have a bouncing baby Airstream as a second home, and are embracing the empty nest life with gusto. Eric has been working with HomeBuilders Ministry since 1997, and they have been teaching together since 2020.
Ross & Amy McBroome first met in 1996 while attending Henderson State University, quickly fell in love, and were married in 1998. God has since blessed them with three wonderful children: Madison, who serves in the preschool department at Union Christian Academy; Kaden, their recent high school graduate; and Caleb, their energetic 13-year-old who keeps the whole family moving.
For nearly three decades, Ross and Amy have invested their lives in ministry—serving in local churches, college ministries, and mission efforts. For the past 20 years, they have called Fort Smith Fellowship home, where Ross serves as Pastor. Alongside church ministry, they are deeply involved at Union Christian Academy in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Amy teaches mathematics, while Ross works with administration, regularly speaks in chapel, and oversees areas of security and facilities. They will also lead the National student mission team during the Spring.
Since 2000, Ross and Amy have been an integral part of the HomeBuilders team, bringing a unique blend of biblical insight, practical wisdom, and humor to help families center their homes on Christ.
Todd Sadowski is the founder of StrongTower Wealth Management, a faith-based financial planning and investment management company in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is a member of Crossgate Church where he serves in multiple roles. Todd is married to his High School sweetheart, Holly, with whom he has two daughters, Brooke and Ella. In 2006, Todd authored a book, “The Christian and HIS Finances”, and he has studied and taught on Biblical finances for over 20 years. He has also been voted as the Best Financial Advisor for 6 straight years by readers of the Sentinel Record in Hot Springs.
William “Dubs” and Jane Byers have been married for 53 years and count their marriage and family as their greatest blessings. They are the parents of three grown sons—two married—and the proud grandparents of seven: three grandsons and four granddaughters. Jane is a retired teacher who now volunteers with Operation Christmas Child and sings with The Master’s Singers, a choir of gifted singers from across Arkansas. She especially loves being “Nana” and cherishes every visit and overnight stay with her grandchildren. Dubs is a retired school superintendent and pastor and currently serves as interim pastor at Hebron Baptist Church in DeWitt, Arkansas. Together, they are passionate about encouraging couples to invest in Christ-centered marriages and to treasure the joy of family life. They have made their home in Gould, Arkansas for the past 50 years.
Mark & Jenny Clements served as missionaries in the Philippines for seven years planting a church and training young men and women through Philippine Missionary Baptist Seminary. From 2008 – 2021 they served God through New Liberty Baptist Church in Garland, TX. In 2021 Mark became Editor in Chief of Bogard press in Texarkana, TX. Currently they are on staff at Genesis Metro in Frisco, Texas. Mark and Jenny have four children, Noah, Mahlah, Nathan, and Rhoda. Through 27 years of marriage and ministry, and raising four children, God has taught them many difficult lessons, but He has always been faithful. If there is anything good or noteworthy about their marriage, family, or ministry, it is credited to the mercy and grace of God.
Toby and Angely Crymes
Toby and Angela Crymes have been married for twenty-nine years and have a heart for strengthening families and teaching children the reality and truth of God’s Word. They have recently stepped into the empty nest realm with three grown sons (Trevor, Mason, and William) and an awesome daughter-in-love (Heidi). Toby is on staff at Flatwoods Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas as the Family Pastor. The two work together on family events while Toby organizes activities and teaching for sixth grade and younger. Toby enjoys anything he can do outside or in his shop, and he often uses these activities as a way to connect with and help others. Last year he began a program called The Shop where dads meet with their sons to teach various life skills and to dive into teachings from God’s Word. Angela left the workforce to be a stay-at-home mom and to home-school the boys, but in this season, she is spending most of her days spending time with her parents and helping her mom and brother care for her dad with late stage Parkinson’s. She enjoys helping Toby with the organizational side of ministry, designing promotional material and other digital designs for the church and just recently began having fun with her own Etsy shop. Throughout the seasons of change in their life including many ups and downs, they have found one thing to always be constant. God is their strength, and He is their hope. When all else changes, He remains the same. He is faithful and true.
Brennon Barbo is currently serving as the Worship and Youth Pastor at Rowland Road Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Cameron, for 3 years and they have a 1.5-year-old daughter, Sutton, who is the light of their life! Brennon is a certified TotalFit coach, has been a CrossFit coach at Delta Fitness (formerly Crossfit 318) for 5 years, and has been an active CrossFit athlete for almost 10 years.
Logan Hadley
Logan Hadley, a California native, now calls Fayetteville, Arkansas home. He serves as the Worship and Youth Pastor at Pathway Baptist Church, where he is passionate about mentoring and guiding the next generation. Logan and his wife, Megan, share a deep passion for worship and have led music at numerous camps, conferences, and retreats. Together, they are proud parents of two wonderful sons, Jonah and Harlan, and one lovable goldendoodle named Chili.
Jaycob Kramer loves helping people find and follow Jesus. He is currently the Discipleship Pastor at East Union Baptist Church (11 yrs) and has served in pastoral ministry for twenty-four years. He is a licensed counselor and has a deep passion for helping the mission of the local church to disciple and care for people. Jaycob and his beautiful wife Heather of 18 years enjoy spending time playing, laughing, and making lasting memories with their children, Lily (16), Jude (14), Max (9), and Oliver (3 yrs mini labradoodle).
Terry Bewley was born and raised in Danville, AR. He attended the University of Central Arkansas and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. It was at UCA that he met his bride, Tina. They have been married for 29 years and have two adult sons and one grandson. After college Terry graduated from the Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock, AR. He spent 20 years in various positions serving on church staff. He also served in the US Navy as a Chaplain and is still serving in the Navy Reserve component currently assigned the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Terry joined the team at StrongTower Wealth Management in 2017 serving as a Financial Advisor. He loves teaching Biblical stewardship and generosity in the church setting.
