The staff of the Alliance of Baptists is a Leadership Team of five gifted people who work collaboratively to offer their many and varied gifts to articulate a vision for the Alliance, facilitate the Alliance's ministry and mission, and empower individuals and congreagations to do justice, love mercy, and walk humby with our God.
Mary Andreolli, an ordained Baptist minister (with ordination recognized by the Alliance of Baptist and American Baptist Churches), serves the Alliance as the Minister for Outreach and Communications. After more than 10 years in project management and technical consulting Mary experienced God’s call on her heart and then redirected her life and work towards ministry - specifically new ways of being and doing church in the world. This calling led her to Wake Forest University Divinity where she received her M.Div. in 2006. Mary has worked extensively with at-risk youth and families, in student missions, and in outreach.
As Minister for Outreach and Communications, Mary is deeply committed to sharing the Good News of the Alliance of Baptists and helping others to tell the Alliance’s story. Mary believes the key to outreach is being able to effectively tell your story. She feels passionately about non-harmful evangelism and birthing new communities of faith. In addition to her work with the Alliance, Mary currently serves as the pastor of a new church start in Raleigh called Trinity’s Place – a Spirit collective where love, life and community happen.
Carole M Collins is the Alliance of Baptists Director of Finance. She has served as Chief Financial Officer for InterCept, Inc. and currently for Quantum Aviation Solutions, Inc.
Carole has also served as Treasurer for Positive Impact which provides mental health and prevention services to people affected by HIV, and for the Oakhurst Recovery Program which is a residential drug and alcohol treatment program for homeless men. The Oakhurst Recovery Program is a current Alliance of Baptists mission partner.
Carole is a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church in Decatur, GA, and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1998.
Chris Copeland spent his formative years in North Carolina, attending Wake Forest University and working in campus ministry at East Carolina University.
Always interested in growth and learning, Chris attended Andover Newton Theological School, Candler School of Theology, Emory Law School, and San Francisco Theological Seminary earning degrees in theology, law, and spiritual direction.
Ordained in 1997 at Oakhurst Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia, Chris has served as pastor, youth minister, church consultant, retreat leader, denominational representative, and spiritual director.
As a member of the leadership team of the Alliance of Baptists, Chris is the Minister for Leadership Formation. Chris returned to his roots in 2009 with a move to Durham, North Carolina, where he serves as the spiritual director of Illuminating Paths, a practice of accompanying individuals, groups, and communities on their spiritual journeys using the tools of rituals, embodiment, spiritual practices, and discernment.
With more than 25 years in ministry, Paula Dempsey brings a variety of experiences to her position as Minister for Partnership Relations for the Alliance of Baptists. Her most recent roles have been as Hospice chaplain and coordinating director of the Advent Center for Spirituality.
She has also served as church pastor and campus minister; helped rear two sons with her husband, Paul, in Mars Hill, N.C.; and participated in five Alliance-sponsored trips to Cuba. Along with her college and seminary degrees,
Paula has trained with Contemplative Outreach and the Shalem Institute. She enjoys watching wild life from her back porch and cooking with fresh vegetables purchased at the local farmers’ market.
Carole M Collins is the Alliance of Baptists Director of Finance. She has served as Chief Financial Officer for InterCept, Inc. and currently for Quantum Aviation Solutions, Inc. 
With more than 25 years in ministry, Paula Dempsey brings a variety of experiences to her position as Minister for Partnership Relations for the Alliance of Baptists. Her most recent roles have been as Hospice chaplain and coordinating director of the Advent Center for Spirituality.