Family Ministries

Eron Green (Classes)

Eron Green oversees all program operations for Florida Baptist Children's Homes' Central Florida area. This includes the Lakeland campus residential programs, emergency shelter, foster care, adoptions, maternity care counseling, and adult ministries, and outlying Social Work offices in the region. He previously served in Southern Baptist Childcare with agencies in New Mexico and Texas. Eron earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Troy State University and a Master‘s of Communication from Eastern New Mexico University. Eron’s experience in orphan care and administration are a winning combination! He excels in strategic planning that provides insight and direction for making a distinct difference in the lives of Florida’s children. He is married to Shelley and they have a daughter, Harper and son Deacon. Their family resides in Lakeland, Florida.

Eva Kroon Pike (Classes)

Eva Kroon Pike was chosen. She was a dream before ever being held and at the tender age of 10 weeks, Eva was adopted into a loving family that had been waiting and praying for 4 years. “These circumstances nurtured Eva into the singer song writer she is today, with an extraordinary spirit, a compassion for people, a passion to share the gospel, a heart for God, and an awesome voice” as Dr. Jay Dennis states, Pastor, Church at the Mall, Florida. Eva recently released her debut CD, “Grace That Chose Me”. It was produced by Dove award-winning songwriter and producer, Don Koch and the title song, “Grace That Chose Me”, describes the essence of who she is through the grace of adoption. Eva is an advocate for adoption and partners with The Florida Baptist Children’s Home, a Christ-centered organization that provides for abused, neglected, and orphaned children, promoting adoption and other ministries to disadvantaged children. Her first radio single, “A Whole Lot More of You” released in March is already airing on over 90 radio stations. She has also been featured as a lead soloist on a recent album of the Florida Worship Choir and Orchestra titled “God of the Ages” singing the title song. Eva has been a featured guest artist at Florida Baptist Convention and churches across the state. For more information see www.EvaKroonPike.com

Jennie Ard (Classes)

Jennie Ard is the Director of Community Ministries in Central Florida for the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes. This includes overseeing the foster care and adoption program in Lakeland and outlying offices of Orlando, Clearwater, and Bradenton. Jennie earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Mississippi College and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama. She has worked in Louisiana, Tennessee, and now Florida as a social worker, primarily focusing on children, youth and families. Jennie has worked in the fields of therapeutic foster care, medical social work, school social work, and the mental health field.

Molly Simmons (Classes)

Molly Simmons is a graduate of Simmons College in Boston, MA with a degree in public relations and marketing. Prior to joining Florida Baptist Children’s Homes as the Director of Development for South Florida, she was named Volunteer of the year for 2010 at the Miami campus, where she continues to teach the boys and girls dance. Molly was Miss Texas 2007, serving as the national spokesperson for Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Texas Cares for Schools. During her reign she spoke to over 100,000 people at various schools, fundraisers, and charity events. She is married to Douglas Simmons. The couple resides in Miami Beach where they attend University Baptist Church. Molly has a passion for children and the ministry of Florida Baptist Children’s Homes. She desires to engage others in hands on involvement with orphan care and facilitate gifting opportunities.

Kristen Hitchcock (Classes)

Kristen Hitchcock serves as the Central Florida Director of Development at Florida Baptist Children’s Homes. She is responsible for fund raising through cultivating, and maintaining donor relationships as well as speaking at churches and organizations on behalf of the Children’s Homes. Kristen earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with an emphasis in organizational and interpersonal communications from the University of South Florida in Tampa. Prior to joining the staff at Florida Baptist Children’s Homes Kristen was the Corporate Treasurer for Parkesdale Farms and Parkesdale Farms Packing & Cooling Inc. She managed the daily functions of both companies as well as facilitated the Public Relations of the companies. Kristen and her husband, Brett have 4 wonderful children: Hunter, Hannah, Hailey, and Hayden. They reside in Plant City, Florida where they are active members of First Baptist Church. Kristen is an engaging communicator who enjoys writing, blogging and public speaking.