The staff at Cumberland Baptist are dedicated in service to the Lord and to His Church.

Kerry Bond: Senior Pastor of Cumberland Baptist Church.
Kerry is a native of Memphis, TN. He attended the University of Memphis, and Crichton College, both in Memphis, TN, For Theological Education he attended The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY (Master of Divinity), and Memphis Theological Seminary, Memphis, TN (Doctor of Ministry).
He has been in ministry since 1987. Cumberland Baptist Church is his second pastorate after serving 20 years at his previous church. He has been the pastor of Cumberland since October 2007. He is the husband of one wife, Zel, whom he married in July 1976. They have three children, Wesleigh, Alexandra, and Nigel. Kerry's ministry focus is leading people to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. His favorite verse is Psalm 136.1: "Give thanks to the Lord because he is good. His love continues forever." One of his favorite quotes is: "If the modern world is to find God, it must find him through love and not through fear"€ -Alfred North Whitehead

Jacob Haywood: Children, Youth, and Young Adults Pastor
Jacob Haywood has one of the coolest jobs in the world. He gets to hang out with students! Jacob has been at Cumberland since May of 2009. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity through the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In July of 2009, he married his college sweetheart, Sara. Together, they love sharing their lives with any who have need, but especially students. Apart from church, two of Jacob's passions are music and sports. Sports have always played a major role in Jacob's life, especially baseball. More recently, he has obtained a passion for guitar and songwriting, both of which he loves to share with people. Jacob'€™s passion is to see young people radically transformed into wholehearted followers of Christ. That is his goal. That is what drives him. Jacob is an ordinary person trying to shine Christ's light in an extraordinary way.

Nancy LaForce, Minister of Music
Cumberland is pleased to welcome Nancy LaForce as our new Minister of Music. Nancy has experience at both Contemporary and Traditional Worship, directing choirs, and playing piano. She brings a dedication to the worship of our Lord through music.

Ruth Patraw: Kid's Hope Director
My family has attended Cumberland Baptist Church for the past six years. Last year, I was honored to be chosen the director for Kids Hope USA's first year at our church. I have also been blessed to serve in many areas in the children's department. I look forward to our new year mentoring children at Pleasant Ridge School.

Tami Hurst: Administrative Assistant
I was baptized and became a member of Cumberland when I was 7 years old. I received part of my education at Tennessee Tech School for accounting and worked many years in this field before I started my own family consisting of a loving husband and 6 wonderful children. God lead me to work for the church first as the church cook over 10 years ago. Seven years ago, I began my journey as Administrative Assistant as well. It has been a great journey

Carolyn Monroe: Pianist
Growing up in a family that was always involved in the music of the church I developed a love for the piano. Throughout the years of piano lessons my parent's desire was for me to play in church. So, here I am, gladly. For 28 years I have served as one of the musicians at Cumberland Baptist Church. I began as a substitute organist. Upon retirement of our pianist I then moved to the piano and am continually blessed to assist in worship at the wonderful instrument."

Karen Binkley: Organist
Karen Binkley has served as organist at Cumberland since 1994. Cumberland has an Allen organ that is used in the traditional Sunday morning and evening services to support congregational singing, accompany the adult choir, and provide instrumental meditation.