New Administration Welcomed at Smoky Mountain Children’s Home
Sevierville, TN–Recently, the Church of God Smoky Mountain Children’s Home conducted its monthly all-staff meeting where Sevierville’s mayor, Bryan Atchley, joined with them in welcoming the new director, Dr. Walt Mauldin and his wife, Tammie. Mayor Atchley presented to Dr. Mauldin a proclamation from the City of Sevierville. The Mayor’s presentation proclaimed September 10, 2014 as “Dr. Walt Mauldin Day” in the City of Sevierville. Mrs. Betty Ogle, Smoky Mountain Children’s Home board member, presented a gift basket on behalf of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. Mauldin officially assumed his new position August 10, 2014 following an appointment by the Executive Committee of the Church of God.
Dr. and Mrs. Walt Mauldin
During the director’s address to the SMCH staff, Mauldin shared his vision for the future of SMCH. He remarked, “You have been doing some really good things here at the Children’s Home; however, I believe we can go from good to great!” Mauldin also commented that he and his wife, Tammie, were very excited about being a part of the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home team and looked forward to working with them and getting to know the community of Sevierville.
After graduating from Lee College, Mauldin completed a Master’s degree at the University of Southern Mississippi and a doctorate at the University of Miami, Florida. Mauldin also completed post-doctorate work at Harvard University and Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Prior to coming to Smoky Mountain Children’s Home, Mauldin served as Vice President for Administration at Lee University and held the rank of Professor. From 1997 to 2002, he served as the Dean of the School of Music and conducted the Lee Singers from 1989 to 2006, touring twenty-five countries and completing numerous recording projects while ministering in hundreds of local congregations throughout the United States. Mauldin is noted as a speaker, administrator, and worship leader. The Mauldins have three sons and one daughter, as well as seven grandchildren.
