Our Staff

Our Staff

Eddie L. McClelland

Executive Director/Treasurer

(August 1989 - Present)
In addition to serving as President/CEO of Financial Services, Eddie serves as Executive Director of Florida Baptist Foundation and President of Florida Baptist Retirement Centers, Inc. and Church Growth Investment Fund, Inc.

Michael J. Rhine

Director of Church Finance

(October 2002 - Present)
Mike assists Florida Baptist churches with their lending needs through our church loan programs. Mike also manages the day to day operations of Church Growth Investment Fund.  He would be happy to help your church or association with workshops or seminars.

R. Michael Morgan, CFP, CEP

Investments and Planned Giving Administrator

(August 2002 - Present)
Mike is available to answer your questions about investments and estate and stewardship planning. He is qualified to give workshops and seminars in your association or church group meeting.

Arlene Skinner

Director of Accounting

(January 2013 - Present)
Arlene is responsible for the financial area of the Foundation which basically falls into two categories - the financial operations of the Foundation and financial administration of the trusts and investments that are held by the Foundation. 

Lisa Cox

Administrative Assistant

(October 2004 - Present)
Lisa serves as the receptionist and administrative assistant for the Florida Baptist Foundation. She works with the staff in various office functions.

Lisa Freeland

Financial Administrative Assistant

(March 2017 - Present)
Lisa assists CGIF investment clients with their accounts.  She answers client's questions and performs transactions on their accounts.  Lisa also works with payment processing on our church loans.

Paula Rentz

Financial Assistant - Accounting

(October 1999 - Present)
Paula assists the Controller in all matters relative to the financial and fiscal affairs of the Foundation. She prepares trust transactions as well as the distributions to our beneficiaries.