Betty Galloway Award

The Betty Galloway Advocacy for Women in Ministry Award was established in May 2000 by Tennessee Baptists Encouraging Women in Ministry. The purpose of the award is to recognize a person, church, or organization that excels in promoting and advocating for women in places of ministry. 

Betty Galloway was the first Southern Baptist female deacon ordained in the State of Tennessee.  From 1947 to 1951 Betty and her husband served as missionaries to China and Thailand.  Later, both served First Baptist Church in Russellville, KY and First Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, TN.  

In January 2003, Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship assumed the privilege of naming the recipient of the Betty Galloway Award because of its commitment to encouraging women in ministry. The Betty Galloway Advocacy for Women in Ministry Award is presented at the annual TCBF General Assembly. The recipient receives a plaque and the individual, church or organization’s name is added to the list of award recipients (for a list, see bottom of this page).

To nominate an individual, church or organization, submit the form below by March 15th.  

Name of person submitting nomination

RECIPIENTS:

  • 2021 | Rev. Joyce Wyatt, Knoxville, TN

  • 2020 | Glendale Baptist Church, Nashville, TN

  • 2019 | Rev. Brittany Stillwell, Memphis, TN and First Baptist Church, Clinton, TN

  • 2018 | First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, TN

  • 2017 | Dr. Judy Skeen, Nashville, TN and Dr. Andy Watts, Nashville, TN

  • 2016 | Rev. Mary Jayne Allen, Chattanooga, TN

  • 2015 | Rev. Dr. Mike Smith, Knoxville, TN

  • 2014 | Rev. Suzii Paynter, Decatur, GA

  • 2013 | Rev. Dr. Ed Sunday-Winters, Knoxville, TN

  • 2012 | Rev. Amy Butler, Washington, DC

  • 2011 | Rev. Tambi Brown Swiney, Nashville, TN

  • 2010 | Rev. Melissa M. Roysdon, Cookeville, TN

  • 2009 | Dr. Eileen Campbell-Reed, Nashville, TN

  • 2008 | Tammy Abee Blom, Murfreesboro, TN

  • 2007 | Rev. Nenette Measels, Jefferson City, TN

  • 2006 | Dr. Molly Marshall, Kansas City, KS

  • 2005 | Dr. Carolyn D. Blevins, Jefferson City, TN

  • 2004 | Neverfail Community Church, Sparta, TN and Providence Baptist Church, Cookeville, TN

  • 2003 | Supporting Women in Ministry (SWIM) at Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, TN and First Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN

  • 2000 | First Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, TN

Our Identity

CBF Tennessee is a network of Christians and churches who share a passion for the Great Commission of Jesus Christ and historic Baptist principles of faith. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to resource churches and individuals as they discover and fulfill their God-given mission.

Contact

Mailing Address:
6300 Deane Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN  37919

General Inquiries:
865.297.3267
[email protected]

Rick Bennett, Coordinator
[email protected]

Stay Connected with Baptist Life

  1. https://tncbf.org/
  2. https://ifa2020.org/
  3. https://www.hopepartnershipforeducation.org/
  4. https://www.bencomo.org/
  5. https://rvic.org/
  6. https://ladiosabuenosaires.com/
  7. https://www.veteranstee.org/
  8. https://www.bathconsultancygroup.com/
  9. https://climateinternational.org/
  10. https://www.tadmc.org/
  11. https://www.innvision.org/
  12. https://www.annatxpolice.org/
  13. https://www.eccsit.org/
  14. https://www.utexasgsa.org/
  15. https://www.la-boissaude.com/
  16. https://www.runnertriathletenews.com/
  17. https://www.lesfilmsbiographiques.com/
  18. https://lancasterneuroscience.com/
  19. https://www.shepherdoftheridge.org/
  20. https://www.musindioufu.org/