Notes from the Search Team

2018 01 07
The search team tasked with finding our new Senior Pastor is now hard at work. The team has been formed and consists of the following people: Mark Morse (Team Chair), Sam Tart (Vice Chair), Scott Chatham, Steve Alde, Curtis Peeples, Phil Dean, Amanda Boyd and Mary Lou Dozier. At the kickoff meeting in December, the team met with Wes Tate, head of the Corporate Board. Wes explained the overall search process and reviewed the church by-laws as it relates to this task.
The next task before the team is to compose a current job description (already in progress) and establish a salary range. Once these two major pieces have been completed, they will be sent to the Admin team for approval and then on to the church for an approval vote as well. The team is scheduled to meet bi-weekly during this phase of the process.
In addition, a page will be created on the church website that will list the search team members as well as short bios of each. The page will also include the approved job description as well as have the capabilities for interested parties to submit their applications for consideration.
Please join us in praying for the search team during this crucial season for Southview Baptist Church. We are confident that God has great things planned for the church for years to come. Our job is simply to be obedient to Him.
 

The Search Process

The Beginning & The End

Pray, Pray, Pray, Pray

The Foundation

Assemble the Search Team and establish the Job Description, search structures, and evaluation measures in accordance with our Mission, Vision, and Values

The Search

Announce the position through various media

The Evaluation

Receive resumes, review potential candidates, begin interviews 

The Presentation

After potential candidates have been narrowed down, the candidate of fit will be presented

Meet The Search Team

Sam Tart

Sam Tart was born and raised in Kinston, North Carolina.  He has earned Bachelors Degrees in Biology and Health Information Management, both from East Carolina University.  Sam has been married to his best friend Karen for 14 years.  They have four children, Jacob (29), Ashley (25), Emily (13), and Dylan (11).  Sam has worked in Health Information Management for almost 20 years with the last 10 years being at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.  He has served as a Cub Scout leader for the past 4 years and currently serves as Assistant Cub Master at Hope Mills United Methodist Church.  Sam and Karen have been members of Southview Baptist Church for 9 years.  During that time they have taught the 4 year old Sunday morning class, Awana, and have been working with the drama team as well as leading The Rock journey group on Wednesday nights for the past 6 years.  Sam has served as chairman of the Face to Faith Homeless Ministry, and currently serves as  deacon and vice chairman of the Pastoral Search Committee.

Scott Chatham

Scott has served as Worship Pastor at Southview since 2011 and brings to the ministry a true passion for worshipping Christ in Spirit and in Truth. Scott has 25+ years of experience in many areas of music, from recording to songwriting to playing live.  Married to his wife Heather for almost 20 years, they have four great children: Abigail, Sarah, Nathan, and Joshua. In his spare time, Scott enjoys reading, writing music, and simply spending time with his family.

Phil Dean

Phil Dean was born and raised in Hope Mills, North Carolina.  He holds an undergraduate degree in History Education from Fayetteville State University as well as a Master’s Degree in History Education.  Phil has been married to Melissa for 11 years.  They have two daughters, Jessica, 37, Kelsey, 22, and a son Joshua, 33.  Phil has been employed as a teacher and coach at South View High School since 1999.  Phil joined Southview Baptist Church in 1991 and he and Melissa have been active members since their marriage in 2006. Phil has served as a deacon and as a member of the baptismal team.  Phil currently leads the Catch the Vision journey group, assists with the middle school boys on Wednesday, and is a member of the Leader Legacy team.

Curtis Peeples

Curtis was born and raised in Greenville MS.  He joined the United States Navy out of high school and served 4 years on the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy.  He and Amy will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in 2018 and have 2 children, Emily and Caleb. The Peeples have been active members at Southview since 2009 with Curtis serving in many different roles including teaching men’s classes, leading the men’s ministry, and serving as a deacon. 

Mark Morse

Mark Morse was born and raised in Connecticut. He holds an undergraduate degree in Religion from Liberty University and a master's degree in Advanced Biblical Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mark has been married to his college sweetheart, Bridget, for 18 years. They have two daughters, Alathea age 13 and Mikaela age 11 as well as a 10 year old son, John-Mark. Mark has owned and operated the Chick-fil-A franchise in Lumberton, NC for 5 years. Mark serves on the board of directors for the Lumberton Chamber of Commerce. Mark and his family have been active members of Southview Baptist Church for 9 years. During that time Mark has served in various areas of the church such as youth ministry, finance team and pulpit supply. Mark currently serves as chairman of the pastoral search team.

Steve Alde

Steve began serving as Pastor to Children & Families at Southview in the summer of 2013 bringing over 20 years of experience of childhood education in the church.  Prior to coming to Southview, Steve was the children’s pastor in large churches in Dallas, TX and Fayetteville, NC, where he has ministered to thousands of children and their parents.  Steve's focus and passion is to see families treasure the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ and His gospel above all else. Steve has a bachelor’s degree in psychology/counseling and a master’s degree in biblical counseling at Clarks Summit University.  Steve enjoys spending time with his wife Sharlee, reading the Bible and books on Christian discipleship & theology, and being in nature.

Marylou Dozier

​Marylou was born in Fayetteville, NC. She retired from NC Forest Service in 2009.  Marylou's background is in business administration, i.e., finance, human resources, public service, and disaster relief .  She has two grown children, Eric and Denise, and two granddaughters.  She has been a member of the church since March, 1990. Over the years she has served in several different areas to include Nominating Committee Leader, Wednesday night 1st grade teacher, choir, Personnel Committee, Face to Faith board as treasurer, and Teague's Home for Women board as secretary. Marylou presently serves as First Impressions Coordinator. 

Amanda Boyd

 Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA), East Carolina University, NC; Certified Public Accountant (CPA—Inactive); Masters of Science in Counseling (MSC), Clarks Summit University,  PA.
Experience: Comptroller/VP of Finance, College of Biblical Studies—Houston, TX; Pastoral Counselor, Family Life Chaplin Training Center, Ft. Bragg, NC; Program Director—Biblical Counseling Minor Program, Carolina College of Biblical Studies (CCBS) 2015 to present.
Personal:  Married to William Boyd, Ph.D., V.P. of Strategic Development at CCBS.  Together they have 2 daughters and 2 sons and 11 grandchildren.  They are members of Southview Baptist Church, Hope Mills, NC since 2012 and serve as journey group leaders.  Mrs. Boyd also provides counseling services for her Church and School.