Stanford Baptist leadership

The staff and leadership at Stanford Baptist Church are dedicated men and women who love, care for, and pray for everyone—both within and beyond our congregation. If you have any questions, we welcome you to reach out!


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  • Steve Dismuke

    Lead Pastor

    God inspired Pastor Steve Dismuke to come to Stanford Baptist Church in 2022. Pastor Steve did not take this lightly; he wanted to be in God's will for his journey and the Church's. 


    Pastor Steve was born close to Los Angeles, CA.  He accepted Christ at age 7 while visiting his grandparents in Carp, Indiana. He moved to Kentucky at the age of 7, where he stayed until he graduated in 1990. He joined the Army in Feb of 1992 until he retired as a First Sergeant after 24 years. During his time in the military, he served in many different locations and received an award for having the nation's #1 training site. While in the service, he preached to thousands of soldiers and led many to Christ.  Read More

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  • Dalton Thompson

    Youth Director

    Pastor Dalton is our energetic, loud, passionate, and sometimes funny youth director. He is passionate about preaching the good news of Jesus in engaging and exciting ways. Dalton is from a small town called Burgin in Mercer County and has been a member of the SBC family for a little over two years. When Dalton is not coming up with a crazy game for our students to play on Wednesday nights, he is at his daytime job at Inter-County Energy as a first-class lineman, where he also takes great pride in his work. Dalton is married to our secretary, Britni, and they have two boys, Hunter and Hudson, who keep them busy and always on their toes. Also, as if he isn’t being pulled in 100 different ways, Dalton also plays bass on our worship team on Sunday mornings.

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  • Jeremy St Lawrence

    Childrens Director
    Jeremy St. Lawrence is our children's director at Stanford Baptist. He is a devoted husband and father of 3, a native of Lincoln County and loves his community and church family. His goal for his family and himself is to serve and further the kingdom of God. In his free time, you’ll find Jeremy spending time with his family. His faith is a central part of who he is, and he strives to live each day with gratitude and a heart for serving those around him.
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  • rod johnson

    Worship Director

    I spent many years playing secular music both with a band and as a solo performer.  Needless to say, I played in some "questionable" establishments. One night about twelve years ago I found myself asking "what am I doing and why am I doing it"?  It was then that I started playing Worship music.  I played with Grace Fellowship Church from 2011 until 2018.  2018 through 2022 we worshipped at Carpenter's Christian Church in Harrodsburg where I was a member of their worship team.  In January 2023, God called us to Stanford Baptist.


    I am very humbled and proud to be part of such a great Church.  One where everyone "Loves God and Loves People".


    I am married to my best friend Tiffany.  We are proud parents of a Firefighter, a Soldier and a Teacher.  We also have five grandchildren.

     

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  • Britni tHOMPSON

    Marketing & Media Coordinator

    Britni serves as SBC’s Marketing and Media Coordinator, helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while also sharing the story of what God is doing in and through our church. Without her, our staff might just be a big, unorganized mess of good intentions. She is often the first face you see or the first voice you hear when you contact our office—and that’s one of her favorite parts of her job.

    Using her gifts of organization, creativity, and service, Britni manages communication, coordinates media, and helps SBC present its mission clearly to both our church family and the community. Whether she’s updating calendars, tracking down receipts, or assisting with youth alongside her husband, she plays a vital role in keeping everything connected.

    Britni has been married to her husband Dalton—our Youth Director—for eight years, and together they have two boys, Hunter and Hudson. She loves spending time with her family, and when she needs a little break, you can find her shopping or enjoying a good book.

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  • Donnie Sutherland

    Financial Administrator
    Not only is Donnie our Financial Administrator at SBC, but he is also an advisor to our Pastor. Donnie retired from AT&T as a  Technician who likes working with formulas and numbers (with God's help and a lot of patience). Not only is he our numbers guy, but he’s also our go-to for everything in the church. Do you need the baptism filled? Donnie’s got it! Need grape juice for communion? Donnie’s got it! Need live animals for our Christmas float? That is where Donnie finally draws the line with all the demands of SBC. We wouldn’t be able to keep the lights on (literally) without Donnie (paying the bill). 
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