About the Association
Southwest Metroplex Baptist Association is a network of sixty-two Southern Baptist churches
in and around Johnson County, Texas.
Founded in 1864 as the Alvarado Baptist Association, the Southwest Metroplex Baptist Association (SWMBA)
seeks to strengthen and plant churches while working to create an environment conducive to revival and spiritual awakening.
Although each SWMBA related church is autonomous and unique, we partner together to provide ongoing fellowship
between churches and leaders, leadership development, mission opportunities, and relevant community ministries.
Scott Whitson
Scott Whitson became the Executive Director in 2010.
He is a graduate of Baylor University (BA) Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv, MARE, MAMFC) and a PhD in Leadership and Missions from BH Carroll Theological Seminary.
Scott has been married to Leslie since 1986, and has four children and four grandchildren.
Dawn Tanner
Dawn Tanner became the Ministry Assistant on May 1, 2025.
She is a graduate of Texas Tech University
and has an extensive background in
ministry, customer service and bookkeeping.
She has been married to John since 1992,
and has three children, a daughter-in-love and a son-in-love.