Administrative Leadership
Dr. Paula Olivier
Northeastern Conference Youth & Young Adult Ministries Director
BAYDA President
Pr. Byron Wright
Central States Conference Youth & Young Adult Ministries Director
BAYDA Executive Secretary
Pr. Earl Baldwin, Jr.
Lake Region Conference Youth Ministries Director
BAYDA Treasurer
BAYDA Executive Committee
Dr. Ramone Griffith
Allegheny East Youth Director
Pr. Bryant Stewart
South Central Conference Youth Director
Gesele Thomas Youth Committee Chair West Coast Black Administrative Caucus
Dr. Jamal Franklyn
Allegheny West Youth & Young Adult Director
Pr. Wesley McNorton
Southwest Region Youth Director
Pr. Aaron Abernathy
South Atlantic Youth Director
Pr. Shea Crockett
Southeastern Conference Youth & Young Adult Director
BAYDA Committee Invitees
Emmanuel Contreras
Atlantic Union VP for Youth & Young Adult Ministries
Christian Genao
Greater New York Youth & Young Adult Min. Director
John Scott
Ontario Conference Youth Director
Helvis Moody
Southwestern Union Youth & Young Adult Min. Director
Tyrone Douglas
Mid-America Union Church Ministries Director
Vandeon Griffin
North American Division Youth & Young Adult Min. Assoc. Dir.
Dwayne S. Caines
Bermuda Conference Youth Director
Teddy Williamson
Southern New England Conference Young Adult Min. Director
BAYDA Adventurer Fun Escape 2028 is an exciting spring gathering created especially for Adventurers and their families. Set in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, the experience will include worship, learning activities, recreation, and fellowship—all designed to help our children grow closer to Jesus while creating lasting memories.