Cowee Baptist Church Leadership

"To exalt the Savior, to evangelize the lost, to equip the saints, to alleviate suffering in Jesus'
name, and to engage in the mission of Christ in our community and around the world."

	Pastor: Rev. David Powell david@coweebaptist.org Pastor David was called to Cowee in May 2007. His previous pastorate was Webster Baptist Church, in Jackson County, NC. Pastor David graduated from the Honors College at Western Carolina University prior to pursuing his Master of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University. In addition to fulfilling his calling at Cowee, Pastor David serves in numerous capacities in the Christian community – notably on the Board of Church Relations at Mars Hill College.
	Minister of Students and Families: Rev. Jason Smith jason@coweebaptist.org Jason was called to Cowee in March 2009 to serve as Minister of Students and Families. He previously served as Youth Minister of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, in Macon County, NC. Jason also serves as the Youth Ministry Director of the Macon Baptist Association and is a graduate of Western Carolina University. Jason is married to Sherry Gibson Smith and together they are the proud parents of 2-year-old Hope Ann and new addition, Grant Jason, who was born October 5,2009.
	Minister of Care and Outreach: Rev. Ronnie Branson ronnie@coweebaptist.org Ronnie was called to Cowee in November 2009 to assist with the pastoral care of the congregation and to aid with the church's senior adults and inreach/outreach ministries. He previously served on staff of Highlands First Baptist and is a former chaplain assistant at Wake Forest Hospital and Dorothea Dix Hospital. Ronnie is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Susan Baldwin Branson and they are the parents of three children, Rebecca, MaryClaire and John.