NEBC’s Leadership Team 

Meet the College’s Second President:
Dr. Mark Howell

On March 31, 2026, the Board of Trustees of Northeastern Baptist College unanimously elected Dr. Mark Howell to serve as the institution’s second president. Dr. Howell succeeds Dr. Mark Ballard, who has faithfully served as the school’s founding president and now continues in the role of chancellor.

“As a young boy growing up in rural Pennsylvania, I never could have imagined that God would one
day open the door for me to return to the Northeast in this capacity,” said Dr. Howell. “I am deeply
grateful for the opportunity to serve as President of Northeastern Baptist College and to invest in the
next generation of leaders.”

Northeastern Baptist College remains committed to the work the Lord is doing throughout the
Northeast—raising up faithful pastors, church planters, and Christian leaders who are prepared to
proclaim the gospel and serve with conviction and compassion. The future is bright as the college
continues its mission to train the next generation for Christ-centered ministry and to advance the
Kingdom of God across the region and beyond.