Canton Baptist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
People Reaching People for Christ
 
 Pastoral Leadership and Support Staff

 

Senior Pastor - Damian Phillips

 

 

 

Damian began serving in ministry in 1999 and has since served in a variety of ministerial capacities. 

In his last ministry, he and his family did mission work in the Black Hills of South Dakota

for three and one-half years, working with ranchers and Native Americans.  Damian is married to his

beautiful wife Lorri, and they have two precious daughters, Carmindy and Petra. 

 

Damian's mission is to encourage and disciple the Body of Christ in pursuing God’s best in the journey of life.

His degrees and honors include: Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies and Master of Theology

from Campbellsville University; Doctor of Practical Ministry from Master’s International School of Divinity;

and along with his wife, recognition in the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

 

Youth Pastor - Tony Evans

 

 
 
Ministry Assistant - Sharron Burch

 

 

 

Sharron has enjoyed a varied career in her thirty plus years in automotive manufacturing. She has been

a manager in materials, HR, quality and facility management. Sharron and her husband Larry

were also co-owners of Royal Arms Fence Company from 1997 until 2009.   She has recently joined our 

staff and is using her business skills in our church office administration and ministry.

 

 Sharron enjoys teaching Sunday school, and working with all age groups.  She is a published author of

poems and has recently started writing songs.  Sharron is a graduate of Western Kentucky

University and has pursued business and religious courses at Belmont University.  Sharron and Larry have

one daughter, Brandy; son-in-law, Jerry Jernigan; and four grandchildren, Tori, Ty, Cade and Rylan.

 

Custodians - Tony and Janeen Tramble

 

 

Tony and Janeen have served as the custodians for seven years, and have been members for

sixteen years. Tony has worked in medical transportation for twenty-two years, and he

is an avid sports fan. Janeen is the Trigg County Extension agent for 4-H Youth Development,

and she has worked for the University of Kentucky for twenty-two years. 

 

Janeen earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Murray State University and Master of

Science degree from the University of Kentucky. Janeen also serves as the Vacation 

Bible School Director at Canton Baptist Church.  They have two daughters, Kristi Hale and

Sara Wallace; and they have three grandchildren, Grace, A.J. Hale, and Wallace.

 

Grounds Keepers - Todd and Clarissa King

 

  

Todd and Clarissa own and operate King’s Funeral Home. Todd is a licensed Funeral Director, serves on

City Council and the EDC Board and, along with his wife, is recognized in the Honorable Order of 

Kentucky Colonels.  Todd is an usher, and he and Clarissa teach the 1st & 2nd Grade Sunday School Class. 

Clarissa is a licensed Insurance Agent, Funeral Director, Embalmer, and one of the church pianists.