History was made on June 7, 2026, when during the Missions Celebration at the SBC the first African American WMU President, Carolyn Fountain, was elected! Carolyn is the 25th WMU President. She and her husband, Leroy, currently live in Monroe, Louisiana. 
“We welcome Carolyn Fountain into this sacred season of leadership,” said Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director of WMU, SBC. “She comes to the presidency carrying a lifetime of faithful service and leadership experiences woven through every facet of WMU and Southern Baptist life. Across our denomination, she is admired not only for her wisdom and grace, but for the Christlike example she consistently lives before others.

“Carolyn leads with excellence, serves with humility, and approaches every calling with steadfast devotion and remarkable care,” Wisdom-Martin continued. “Her influence has long been a source of encouragement and strength, and her leadership will inspire generations to come. We go forward with deep confidence and great joy, knowing she will guide WMU with vision, integrity, and unwavering faithfulness.”

Read more about Carolyn at https://wmu.com/carolyn-fountain-elected-president-of-wmu-sbc/