Summary of Interview with Oklahoma Baptist Pastor
This text is an interview with a pastor, providing insight into his life, ministry, and perspective on Oklahoma Baptists. Here’s a breakdown of the key data:
1. Calling & Education:
* Early Calling: Experienced salvation and a call to ministry as a child, solidifying the call at Falls Creek (a Baptist retreat) after 8th grade.
* Education:
* Bachelor’s Degree from Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU).
* Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy in New Testament from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
2. Family:
* Married to Amanda, whom he met at OBU, in 2004.
* They have three teenage children.
* Amanda enjoys working with teenagers and college students.
3. Ministry Experience:
* Early Ministry: Served in various roles at several churches during his time at OBU (FBC Stratford,FBC Ramona,Northside Baptist in Corsicana,TX,Mt. Pleasant Baptist).
* post-Katrina & Seminary: Henderson Hills Baptist in Edmond provided support after Hurricane Katrina. He served on staff there and did pulpit supply while in seminary, also working as the seminary’s Financial Aid Director and as a chaplain for the New orleans Zephyrs baseball team.
* Pastoral Roles: Pastored Crossroads Community Church in Kenner, LA, and FBC Bay St.Louis, MS.
* Current Role: Pastor of emmaus Church in Oklahoma City since 2015.
4. Emmaus Church (OKC):
* Focus: Strong emphasis on local and global missions.
* Current Growth: Experiencing growth with young families and college/career-aged individuals.
* Community: Characterized by intergenerational love and a commitment to sharing the hope of Christ.
5. Oklahoma Baptists:
* Fellowship: He echoes Pastor Kevin Moss’s description of the Oklahoma baptist fellowship as being rooted in shared faith, purpose, and a commitment to spreading the Gospel, emphasizing unity, prayer, encouragement, and collaboration.
* Blessings & Missions: Highlights the phrase “Blessed to be a blessing,” emphasizing Oklahoma Baptists’ resources and the responsibility to steward and multiply those blessings for generational and global impact.
* Commitment to Missions: Acknowledges Oklahoma Baptists’ well-known dedication to missions and missions giving.
6. Prayer Requests:
* For him to love his family well.
* For faithful and joyful service within his church.
* For humility and wisdom in handling Oklahoma Baptist meetings and responsibilities.
In essence, this interview paints a picture of a dedicated pastor with a strong educational foundation, a loving family, and a deep commitment to serving God and the Oklahoma Baptist community. He expresses gratitude for the blessings Oklahoma Baptists enjoy and a desire to see those blessings used to further the Gospel.
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