Staff

Pastor

Bill Black

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Bill became the pastor in March of 2012.  He was previously Pastor at a Southern Baptist Church in Denton, TX for 18 years.  He is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX with a Master's Degree in Divinity.  He is also a graduate of East Central University in Ada, OK with a degree in Business.  Bill and his wife, Sandy, have been married 29 years.  Sandy is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Religion and a minor in Music.  The couple met at Seminary where Sandy was working on her Master's Degree in Religious Education.  Bill and Sandy were both raised on farms here in Oklahoma; Bill grew up the son of a peanut farmer in Calvin, OK, while Sandy grew up the daughter of a wheat farmer in Ponca City, OK.  Bill and Sandy have two daughters, Abby Faith and Anna Grace.  Abby is married to Tanner Long, and Anna is currently attending Oklahoma Baptist University.




Youth/Music and Family Minister

Jonathan Morris

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Jonathan became the Youth and Music Minister in 2021 after spending the previous 13 years as a special education teacher in the public schools.  A native of Anadarko, OK, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Southeastern OSU.  Jonathan and his wife, Jamie, have been married for 18 years and are the proud parents of two boys, Ryan and Isaac.  Throughout their marriage, compassion and care for others has been a staple of their daily lives.  Outside of ministry, Jonathan cheers for the Oklahoma State Cowboys and St. Louis Cardinals, and enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors, fishing, exploring, and gardening.




Children's and Women's Minister

Melissa Northrup

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Melissa became our Children's Minister in 2016 and Women's Minister in 2021. She has been in ministry for more than 20 years.  Melissa was born in Ardmore but grew up in Texas and lovingly calls that home. She and her husband, Garry, have been married for 25 years. They have three children, Cameron and his wife, Nautika, Gracie and her fiance, Caleb and Jade. Melissa is passionate about discipleship, helping those in need, and leading others to find their gifts. In her spare time, you will find her cooking and baking.




Administrative Assistant

Brandy Mason

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Brandy joined the staff in July of 2022.  She has been in the Administrative field for over 7 years and holds a degree in Information Technology.  Brandy and her husband Zac have been married for 14 years.  When Brandy's husband, Zac, medically retired from the U.S. Air Force, they chose to relocate to Lone Grove to be near family.  Together they have two sons, Caden and Corbin.  In her spare time, she likes to watch her sons play sports, read, and go shopping.