Leadership

Steve Howell

Steve Howell began serving as pastor at East Booneville Baptist Church in May of 2013.  Before that time, he and his wife, Lynn, served at FBC Southaven, the town where they grew up.  Steve enjoys working out by doing Crossfit and enjoys hunting and fishing. He and Lynn also love spending time with children and…

Rickey Kelly

Rickey Kelly has been serving faithfully at East Booneville Baptist Church since 1995.  He met his wife, Angie, in Elementary School and they married in college.  They have two grown daughters, a son-in-law, & two grandsons.  Rickey and Angie are avid fans of the Ole Miss Rebels. They also love to cruise the high seas.…

Ed Earnest

Ed Earnest began serving in ministry during college in 1993 and just never stopped.  At that time  he led worship at many youth and college events.  Fresh out of college, he began as Associate Director of the Baptist Student Union at Northeast Mississippi Community College, where he still continues to disciple college students.  Ed came…

Peyton Houston

Peyton began serving as Student Ministry Director in January of 2022- although he was no stranger. Peyton grew up in East Booneville Baptist Church and served as Ministry Intern for 4 years working heavily with students before moving into his current role. Peyton is married to Ashley. They have two children, Briella and Judah Lex.

Nancy Nanney

Nancy began serving as Children’s Ministry Director at EBBC in April of 2023. Prior to coming to EBBC, Nancy served as the children’s minister at West Corinth Baptist Church. She completed her master’s in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2019. She has been married to Chip since 1999, and they have…