Here is a brief introduction to the members of our associational team. Each one is serving for the glory of God, is committed to assisting churches, and is thankful for our partnership in the gospel. Please just click on the individual’s name to write and send a message.

Dennis Holmes

Associational Missionary

mob: (513) 404-3741

Dennis is a native of Southwest Ohio and a graduate of Carson-Newman College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served in local church ministry from 1980 until 1997 when he began serving through the association, first as the Church and Community Missionary, and since 2006 in his present position. Dennis and his wife Micki love Cincinnati, having lived and worked here since 1984. Their family includes a son, daughter-in-law, and grandson who live in Texas, and a daughter who lives in California. Dennis has a strong sense of calling to Cincinnati and to assist pastors and churches in glorifying God in the area. He also is an avid bicyclist.

Oliver Hawkins

Ministry Evangelism Strategist Missionary

cell ph: (513) 478-3020

Oliver is a native of Kentucky and a graduate of The University of the Cumberlands, received his masters at Eastern Kentucky University and currently working on his Masters of Arts at Southern Seminary in Louisville Kentucky. Oliver and Valerie have three children, Kaitlyn, Kyle, and Kelsey. He taught high school and middle school social studies at Anderson County Middle School in Lawrenceburg Kentucky, Oneida Baptist in Kentucky and Clermont Northeastern Middle School in Ohio. Oliver and Valerie served with the International Mission board in East Asia for two years. In August of 2006 he joined the staff of the Baptist Association of Greater Cincinnati as Ministry of Evangelism Strategist.

As a Church and Community Missionary Oliver assists the churches and ministries of the Baptist Association of Greater Cincinnati with the ministry work they are performing and develops new ministry opportunities for the churches to participate in. This ministry includes helping churches with Vacation Bible Schools, construction mission projects, multi-housing ministry, block parties, English as a Second language, coordinating an annual World Changers project, Family Fest, sports camps and coordinating volunteer teams who come to Cincinnati to minister. For more information about how you or your church can get involved in the ministries of the BAGC contact Oliver at (513)478-3020.

Ken Dillard

Collegiate Ministries Director

ph: (513) 742-9886 / (513) 281-6403 || mob: (513) 295-6785

Ken and Mary Kay moved their family to Cincinnati in January 1992. They have three children, Sarah, Nathan, and Kelley. Although Texas was their home state, Ohio has become home to the Dillard’s. God has truly blessed as the family has grown and friendships have deepened. Ohio is a great place to follow the Father in ministry.

The vision statement for Collegiate Ministry in Cincinnati is “Reaching the world for Christ, Developing one relationship at a time.” Worldwide evangelism begins on the doorstep of our colleges and universities. Collegians, by nature, are very relational. We live in a new millennium that is accompanied with an increased awareness of spiritual matters. One-on-one discipleship, small group Bible study, innovative worship, and hands-on mission experiences are the tools of Collegiate Ministry. Whether on campus or in church, together we will reach college students in Jesus’ name.

For more information visit the MINISTRY section of this website or visit our collegiate website.

Linda Ensor

Ministry Assistant

ph: (513) 761-1151

Linda and Dave were born and raised in the Cincinnati/Fairfield area. They have two adult children Carrie (Craig) Coffey and David (Lindsay) Ensor. They have two granddaughters Josie and Kylee and two grandsons Mason and Brody.  Linda and Dave have been members of Rolling Hills Baptist in Fairfield for 32 years. Linda serves as the Missions Team Coordinator and WMU/Girls In Action Director.

Serving as Ministry Assistant (Administrative Assistant and Financial Secretary) for the Baptist Association of Greater Cincinnati since September 2003 has been a tremendous blessing. I believe that my job is to encourage, support and provide resources for our association.