John W. Tadlock

A native Mississippi, John Tadlock retired in July 2008 form the staff of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board where he had served for 23 1/2 years. After 22 years as a campus minister in Mississippi, Alabama, and South Carolina, Tadlock was named the State Director of Campus Ministries in Virginia. In 2003 he began service as Congregational Wellness Specialist until his retirement. He continues to work under contract with the VBMB as Conflict Resolution Consultant and has served several Virginia churches as interim pastor. Tadlock is the author of two books, a workbook on developing listening skills, Listen Up!, and When It's Rush Hour all Day Long: Finding Peace in a Hurry-Sick World. Tadlok and his wife, Lacey, are the parents of two grown children and two grandchildren.