Meet Our Team
Dennis Landrum
Associational Missions Strategist | dennislandrum@desototate.org
Rev. Dennis Landrum is originally from Mumford, Tennessee. He is married to Rhonda and they have three children and five grandchildren. Dennis began his ministry studies at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Extension at Madison, Mississippi, and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Studies from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Dennis later received a Masters in Pastoral Ministries at Caskey School of Divinity.
Dennis pastored Belen Baptist Church for two years. He then pastored Evansville Baptist Church for 7 years. Dennis has been the Associational Missions Strategist for X-tended Missions Network, now known as Desoto-Tate Baptist Association, for the past 11 years. Through this position and with God’s divine provision, Dennis has helped facilitate many church plants and church re-plants. Dennis is most passionate about church revitalization, pastoral care, church growth, and missions work. Dennis has done missions work in India, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, and many states within our nation.
In addition to feeding people spiritually, Dennis shows his love for others by feeding them physically as well. He prepares meals for many events in our Association.
Donna Fowler
Ministry Assistant | donnafowler@desototate.org
Donna is the newest member of Desoto-Tate Baptist Association, holding the title of Ministry Assistant. In this position, she plays a pivotal role in maintaining seamless operations across 64 Southern Baptist churches. With precision and care, she maintains our bookkeeping, manages the M5 newsletter, compiles Annual Church Profiles, and updates Church Directories, ensuring all information is current and accessible. Donna expertly coordinates the calendar for the Ervin Brown Training Center Camp and organizes Associational Bible Drills with finesse. Her support extends to facilitating Administrative and Executive team meetings and preparing comprehensive Training Center manuals. Always ready with a warm greeting, Donna also handles incoming calls, providing a friendly and informative voice for our community. Her attention to detail and commitment to excellence underpin the smooth manner in which our ministry functions.
Joe Crawford
Ervin Brown Camp Manager
Joe is an indispensable Groundskeeper who expertly manages all aspects of upkeeping our property. His responsibilities include meticulously cutting the grass, maintaining the pool to pristine standards, and ensuring all buildings are in excellent condition. Joe also expertly manages the lake, sprays chemicals to keep the grass healthy, and handles garbage removal with diligence. His unwavering dedication and attention to detail guarantee that our grounds consistently look their best. Without Joe’s expertise and commitment, this place simply could not maintain its current high standard of appearance.
John Hampton
Disaster Relief Coordinator
John Hampton, along with and his team of volunteers, is invaluable to the ministry of the Desoto-Tate Baptist Association. Having been in the Emergency Services field for over 40 years, John has been with the MS Baptist Convention Board and Desoto-Tate Baptist Association since Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. In the aftermath of Katrina, John began the Association’s Disaster Relief Team with ten people. We now have about 150 people trained in one or more areas of chainsaw, mass feeding, flood recovery, ham radios, childcare, Incident Command, Incident Management Team, shower trailer, blue tarping, chaplaincy, and basic assessment. We have two Disaster Relief trailers, one loaded with chainsaw gear for tree removal, and one loaded with tarps for a temporary solution after storm roof damage. In addition to providing help within our own state, the Desoto-Tate Disaster Relief Team has assisted in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Kentucky since its inception in 2005.
Samantha Hulse Sanchez
Director of Camp Discover
Meet Samantha, our spirited Kids Camp Director who infuses every camp day with fun and energy! With a genuine love for children, Samantha crafts engaging activities that captivate young minds, bringing a smile to every face. Her passion for teaching the Bible shines through creative storytelling and interactive lessons, making spiritual learning a joyous experience. Driven by a heart full of enthusiasm, Samantha leads with kindness, fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and inspired. Under her vibrant leadership, our camp is a place of laughter, growth, and memorable adventures.
