Vice President
Marijane Kiley is serving as Vice President for the January 1, 2026-December 31, 2027 Biennium. She is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Elkins, West Virginia, and a dedicated private piano instructor who teaches students from her home studio. Within her local congregation, Kiley has served in multiple capacities, including organist, Sunday School Superintendent, Director of Children’s Ministries, and currently as vice moderator and pianist.
In denominational life, Kiley has held numerous leadership positions within the West Virginia Baptist Convention (WVBC), serving on the Executive Committee and Board, including a term as Region President and as Chair of the Stewardship Commission. She currently serves on the WVBC Executive Board and Stewardship Commission, and as Parliamentarian for the Convention’s annual meeting. Nationally, she served for four years on the General Board of American Baptist Churches USA and, more recently, for eight years on the Board of General Ministries, including five years as Special Director to International Ministries. She completed that term at the end of 2022. Kiley identifies her commitment to American Baptist life with its emphasis on church autonomy, personal freedom in Christ, and the distinctive approach to mission.
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