CENTRAL U

MEET OUR TEAM

Dr. Wyman Richardson

Lead Pastor

Wyman and his wife, Roni, are the parents of Hannah Richardson. He has served as the pastor of Central Baptist Church since January of 2011. Wyman received a Bachelor of Arts in History at the University of South Carolina, the Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree from the Beeson Divinity School. Previously, he served as the pastor of First Baptist Church in Dawson, Georgia, Stonecrest Baptist Church in Woodstock, Georgia, and Jimtown Baptist Church in Burneyville, Oklahoma. 

Kasey Earl

Minister of Music and Worship

Kasey has served as the Minister of Music and Worship for Central Baptist Church since November of 2018. He has his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music – Percussion from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Kasey has served at multiple churches in Arkansas including Immanuel Baptist Church of Little Rock as Associate Worship Pastor. He also leads The Kasey Earl Band, performing at many different events across the state. Kasey and his wife, Amanda, have one daughter, Emmy Lou. 

Randal Ballew

Minister to Students

Randal has served as the Minister to Students for Central Baptist Church since February 2020. He has his Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies from Ouachita Baptist University. Randal served as Student Minister at multiple churches in Arkansas including Village Creek Baptist Church, formerly known as The Newport Campus of Central Baptist Church Jonesboro and Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Batesville. Randal and his wife, Lauren, have two sons, Kaleb and Kooper Jack. 

Erica Phillips

Interim Director of Children's Ministry

Erica has been a member of Central Baptist Church for 9 years and is grateful for the opportunity to step in as Interim Director of Children's Ministry. Most recently serving as Executive Director of Volunteer Engagement at Arkansas Children’s, Erica is eager to support families, volunteers, and the precious children involved in our CBC Children’s ministry programs. Erica has a Master of Arts in Communication, Master of Health Administration, and a bachelor's degree from Ouachita Baptist University. Erica and her husband Ryan have two daughters, Dakota & Luna. 

Kelsie Thomas

Director of Preschool/Nursery/Mother's Day Out

Kelsie recently started as the Director of Preschool, Nursery, and MDO in October 2024. She has her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University and previously worked as the Stewardship Minister and Business Manager at Trinity Lutheran Church in Colorado. Kelsie and her husband, Cory, have three daughters, Piper, Macy, and Nora, and are actively involved in the Air Force community.
Terry Wright
Ministry Assistant
Becky Bird
Ministry Assistant
Ben Tice
Director of Operations
Drew Cartwright
Student Ministry Associate
Breigh Velasco
Children's Ministry Assistant
Tanner Canamore
Lead Sound Technichian
Jon Wilkins
Maintenance and Grounds
Jessica Murphy
Custodian