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Invite us to speak to your church, group or organization regarding a wide variety of topics related to our work, or invite us to lead your regular worship service as pulpit supply; we have several ordained ministers on our staff.
Our speakers can present a program on our services, on the social issues that necessitate the existence of a Children's Home, or on ways one could help. The following speakers are available::
Julie Boyd
Vice President for Development & Communications
One of her speaking tools is ventriloquism; she can perform with "B.C. Homes" and "Miss Mildred," characters that come to life with Julie's helping hand. The three of them share thoughts and opinions that inform, inspire and amuse people of all ages. B.C and Mildred talk about the Children's Homes, of course, the church and their Creator.
Julie also speaks without the help of her "friends." She is often featured at a variety of events for all ages including: women's ministry, senior adults, children, youth, family and church wide programs. Julie earned a bachelor's degree from William Carey University and a masters degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Contact Julie at jboyd@fbchomes.org. or www.womenofpurposespeak.com.
Charlie Cox
Vice President of Programs
Charlie Cox is responsible for ensuring that all Florida Baptist Children's Homes programs are of the highest quality and operate at maximum capacity. He speaks on a variety of topics including parenting, marriage, and serving together.
Charlie joined Florida Baptist Children's Homes in January 1986 as a House parent with his wife Wanda. He has served as Area Administrator of South Florida, Vice President for Development and now as Vice President for Programs.
Prior to joining Florida Baptist Children's Homes he served churches in Alabama and Florida as Pastor and Associate Pastor. He also serves as Volunteer Chaplain of Faith Riders Motorcycle ministry of First Baptist Church Plant City, FL.
Charlie earned a Bachelor's degree in Theology from Baptist Bible Institute in Graceville, FL, and a Master's degree in Child Care Administration from Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale.
Randy Harrison
North Florida Administrator
Randy Harrison oversees the ministry of the North Division of the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes which includes the 16 county area of northeast Florida. The Jacksonville campus and outlying Social Work offices compose this division. Randy speaks on a variety of topics related to child welfare issues.
Prior to joining Florida Baptist Children’s Homes in 1997, Randy served as Vice President of various hospitals in Florida and Texas.
He holds a Bachelors degree from Furman University in Greenville, SC.
Mary Lou Hendry
Sanctity of Human Life Director
Mary Lou Hendry works with pastors, community groups, lobbyists, Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRCs), and others to save lives both physically and spiritually.
She joined Florida Baptist Children’s Homes in September 2008; during the previous nine years, she was Director of Life Choice Care Center in Inverness, FL.
Mary Lou speaks on a variety of issues including the Sanctity of Human Life, Abstinence-Passion for Purity, and Family Relationships.
Mary Lou earned a bachelor’s degree in Religious Education and Church Music from the Baptist Bible Institute in Graceville, FL, and is certified in Focus on the Heart Biblical counseling.
Mary Lou’s husband, Byron, is a pastor in Lecanto, FL. The couple has two children and three grandchildren.
Jennie Ard
Director of Community Ministries for Central Florida
Jennie Ard is the Director of Community Ministries for Central Florida. This includes overseeing the foster care and adoption program in Lakeland and outlying offices (Orlando, Clearwater, and Bradenton).
Jennie earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Mississippi College and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama. She has worked in Louisiana, Tennessee, and now Florida as a social worker, primarily focusing on children, youth and families. Jennie has worked in the fields of therapeutic foster care, medical social work, school social work, and the mental health field.