Jordon Willard Will Nominate Nathan Brooks for Presidency
The nomination for the 2028 N.C. Baptist Pastors' Conference president will take place in 2026.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People
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Jordon Willard plans to nominate Nathan Brooks for the presidency of the 2028 North Carolina Baptist Pastors' Conference. The formal nomination is set to occur during the 2026 conference proceedings in Greensboro.
Why it matters
Willard highlighted the candidacy of Brooks based on his long-standing commitment to Scripture, disciple making, and extensive pastoral ministry experience. This announcement marks the first official candidacy for the 2028 leadership cycle.
Brooks has led the Glorieta Baptist Church in Concord since 2015 and previously served on the 2025 SBC Registration Committee. Elections for the conference's leadership are held two years in advance of the term.
The players
Nathan Brooks
He is the lead pastor of Glorieta Baptist Church in Concord and a board member for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.
Jordon Willard
He is the individual planning to formally nominate Nathan Brooks for the N.C. Baptist Pastors' Conference presidency.
The details
Nathan Brooks currently serves on the boards of directors for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and Fruitland Baptist Bible College. His nomination will take place during the 2026 N.C. Baptist Pastors' Conference, following the organization's practice of electing officers two years ahead of their service.
Timeline
Brooks began his tenure as pastor of Glorieta Baptist Church in 2015.
The 2026 N.C. Baptist Pastors' Conference will occur on Nov. 15-16, 2026.
Market Landscape
This nomination aligns with the established two-year election cycle for conference officers within the state convention. It reflects the ongoing process of institutional succession planning within North Carolina religious leadership bodies.
The transition of conference leadership impacts the organizational direction for member churches across the state. Pastors and church members can expect shifts in the programming and focus of the annual conference based on the eventual election of the new president.
The takeaway
Early nomination cycles in professional and religious organizations allow members ample time to evaluate candidates and their stated ministry goals. Understanding these timelines helps stakeholders better participate in the governance of their respective associations.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Biblical Recorder.
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