Dr. William Carrell, Pastor - Dr. Carrell has served as the pastor of University Baptist Church since June of 2008.  Before coming to UBC, he served as Professor and Dean of the College of Christian Studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor from 2002-2008. He also taught at Bluefield College in Virginia from 1995 to 2002.  He received his Ph.D. in Theology from Baylor University in 1993 and his Master of Divinity Degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1982. His previous church experience includes pastorates at the First Baptist Church of Cisco, Texas and Lakeview Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. He has also served as a church planter in Indianapolis, Indiana, a minister to university students in Austin, Texas, and as an interim pastor in several churches in Virginia, West Virginia, and Texas. The Carrell's have two grown sons, Adam and Nathan.

 

Robin Anderson, Associate Pastor, Education and Outreach - With a background in theater, Robin Anderson brings a liveliness to the pulpit, a spirit to her sermons, and a passion to her outreach. It is one of Robin’s gifts to be able to connect with people of all ages: youth, college students, young adults, median adults, and seniors. She currently teaches the Children's Bible Study on Sunday Morning and the Women's Spiritual Formation Group on Monday evening . Robin received a BFA in Theater Performance from Webster University in St. Louis, MO, and her theatrical skills are seen in how she approaches prayer, Bible study, and simple human interaction. Robin and her husband Rev. Marty Anderson both received their MDiv from the McAfee School of Theology, and then Robin went on to serve as the Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care and Senior Adults at the First Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia. They planted roots in Baltimore in 2004. The Andersons have three children, Sophia, Joel, and Gabe. 

 

 

 

 

Marty Anderson, Associate Pastor, College Ministries - Johns Hopkins University is directly across the street from UBC, and that proximity keeps the Associate Pastor for College Students, Marty Anderson, busy and happy. “I enjoy being a part of college students’ discovery of who they can be, and discovering who they are, and seeing that transformation happen." A large part of Marty’s time is planning The Gathering, an informal service on Sunday nights that includes music, testimonies, Scripture readings, and a message. “We cover topics that will meet a need in their walk with Christ." Marty received a degree in Educational Psychology from Mississippi State University and his MDiv from the McAfee School of Theology. Marty loves spending time with his wife and co-worker Robin and their three children, Sophia, Joel, and Gabe. He enjoys playing his guitar and watching college football, particularly his alum team, Mississippi State.

 

 Ron Gretz, Director of Music - Ron is a very busy man. He is not only the Director of Music for UBC. He is also the Director of the Annapolis Opera and Music Theory and Opera teacher at the Essex campus of the Community College of Baltimore County. Ron, who is a graduate of Peabody Conservatory of music, has served in many capacities in the Baltimore community over the years. For over twenty years, he has played the organ and led the UBC choir.  "I came to University Baptist Church as an interim organist while the church looked for someone for the permanent position. That was in 1988. I have been there ever since. I loved the music that the church was accustomed to: a mixture of classical standards [Handel, Mendelssohn, Bach, Mozart] as well as spirituals and some contemporary pieces. But it is the choir, the ministers and the congregation that has kept me there. I have never met a more loving, caring group of people in all of the years that I have directed and played."  

 

A member since she was 4, Anna brings a wealth of knowledge about church history and her compassionate personality to her position as Business Manager. Previously, Anna worked as a stock broker and in the real estate business. She loves to garden, shop in consignment stores, and spend time with her two grown daughters.