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Board Members
Who We Are
Mrs. Jeannine Williams
president
Jeannine Williams now serves as President of Tom Williams Evangelistic Ministries, carrying forward the legacy of her late husband, Dr. Tom Williams, with grace, strength, and unwavering faith.
Jeannine gave her heart to Christ at the age of eight while attending a Christian summer camp. It wasn’t until her final year of college that she fully surrendered her life to God’s will. That decision marked the beginning of a deeply personal journey of spiritual growth and trust.
Through many seasons—both mountaintop victories and valley trials—Jeannine has learned to walk closely with the Lord, spending daily time in prayer and Scripture. These experiences have shaped her life with a deep understanding that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts greater than ours.
Today, Jeannine leads the ministry with a heart devoted to the work of Christ and a passion to see Dr. Williams’ vision continue to reach the next generation. Her life testifies to the power of surrender and the faithfulness of God in every chapter of the journey.
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Mr. John Borst
board member
Mr. John Borst has been a faithful friend and supporter of Tom Williams Evangelistic Ministries for decades. Serving as a dedicated board member for over 30 years, John’s commitment to the work of the Lord has been unwavering.
More than just a board member, John and his family have shared a deep and personal friendship with Dr. and Mrs. Williams throughout the years — walking alongside them in ministry, prayer, and fellowship. His steady faith, servant’s heart, and love for God’s people have made him a vital part of this ministry’s foundation and mission.
We are deeply grateful for Brother John’s wisdom, loyalty, and steadfast example of what it means to faithfully run the Christian race.
Pastor John Shook
board member
Pastor Jon Shook brings decades of faithful pastoral leadership, a heart for people, and a deep evangelistic spirit to his role as a board member of Tom Williams Evangelistic Ministries. He trusted Christ as an eight-year-old boy in his home church in Hickory, North Carolina, and surrendered to God’s call to ministry at Wilds Christian Camp in 1985. Raised in a preacher’s home, Pastor Shook developed a deep love for God and others that has shaped every aspect of his life and ministry.
A graduate of Hyles-Anderson College, he earned both a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Theology and a Bachelor of Theology. In 1995, he became the pastor of Bailey’s Grove Baptist Church in Asheboro, North Carolina, where under his leadership, the church grew from a small congregation into a thriving ministry averaging over 500 in weekly attendance. The church’s growth has included the addition of multiple outreach ministries, expanded facilities across two campuses, and the founding of Bailey’s Grove Baptist School (K–12), launched in 2011 to train the next generation for Christian service.
Pastor Shook is known for his passionate preaching, compassion for people from all walks of life, and commitment to personal soulwinning. His evangelistic heart and vision align closely with the mission of Tom Williams Evangelistic Ministries — to continue impacting lives for Christ across generations.
Pastor Joe Vassask
board member
Pastor Joe Vassak brings a heart for souls, a legacy of faithful ministry, and a deep connection to the Northeast to his position as a board member of Tom Williams Evangelistic Ministries. A native of North Salem, New York, Pastor Vassak was saved and called to preach at Patterson Baptist Church, where he preached his first sermon at the age of 14. He is a 1990 graduate of Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana, where he met his wife, Amy.
In 1994, Pastor Vassak and his wife founded Calvary Baptist Church in Brewster, New York, which later became Northeast Baptist Church in Danbury, Connecticut — a thriving ministry with a strong commitment to biblical preaching, soulwinning, and discipleship. Together, they have three children: Catharine, Joey, and Amanda.
As a board member, Pastor Vassak provides spiritual insight, leadership experience, and a shared vision for continuing the impact of Dr. Tom Williams’ life and ministry into the next generation.