Emmanuel Baptist Church

Donny Custar - Pastor

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Born December 31, 1960, Okemah, OK

Began ministry at Emmanuel on July 7, 1996

Married Patti (Francis), August 15, 1980

Children

1. Amy & Husband, Trevor Riddle; Associate Pastor/Minister of Youth, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ardmore,  OK; Grandson, Isaac Jordan
2. Joshua - Electrician for Shrader's Electrical
3. Jeremiah - Senior at OBU in Shawnee 
4. Ashley - Junior at OSU in Stillwater
5. Josiah - Junior at OBU in Shawnee/Youth Minister at FBC Wewoka, OK

Ministry Experience

1. Pastor, Pink Baptist Church, Tecumseh, OK  1988-1996
2. Assoc. Pastor, Beggs, OK 1984 - 1988
3. Youth Minister - Fairview Baptist Church, Earlsboro, OK - 1981 - 1983

Education

1. Graduated OBU with Bachlor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, 1983
2. Graduated Okemah High School, 1979

Steven Johnson - Minister of Music and Education

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Born October 4, 1953 in El Reno, OK

Began ministry at Emmanuel on July 25, 1993

Married Gayle (Hummel), May 24, 1974

Children

1. Jenna (Johnson) Davis, Private Piano Teacher; Married to Dewayne Davis - Collegiate Pastor, First Baptist, Ada,
2. Jaxie Johnston, Director Early Settlement Mediation; Married to Derek Johnston, local oil field worker. 

Grandchildren

1. Gaylen, Garon & Gabriella Davis

Past Ministry

1. Amity Baptist Church, El Reno, 1984 - 93
2. First Baptist Church, Wilburton, 1980 - 84

Education

1. Attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1993-95
2. Graduated El Reno Junior College, 1973
3. Graduated El Reno High School, 1971

Hobbies:  duck hunting

Trevor Riddle - Associate Pastor/Youth

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Born: August 21, 1982, Ardmore, OK

Began ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church on January 10, 2010

Married to Amy (Custar) July 16, 2001

Children:

          (1) Isaac Jordan Riddle

Ministry Experience

        (1) Assoc. Pastor/Minister of Students

                        Calvary Baptist, Durant, OK 2007 - 2010

        (2) Music/Youth Minister

                        Chickasaw Trails Baptist, Sulphur, OK 2001-2007

Education

        (1) Graduated OBU w/Bachelor of Arts in

                        Applied Ministry (Youth Emphasis), 2004

        (2) Graduated Lone Grove High School, 2000

Hobbies

        All types of music, playing basketball and football, and comics

Patti Foust - Secretary

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Born:  October 15, 1945 - Detroit, Michigan

Married:  Gene, May 29, 1964

Education:  Attended Baptist Bible College, Springfield,  
                     MO

Family:  4 Daughters:  Cindi & Warren Miller; Christi &
               Barry Wells, Cathi & Al  Lewis; Candice &   
               Donald  James

               13 Grandchildren:  Stacie & Donnie Fenton,    
                Daniel Markum, Jon & Laura Markum, Beckie 
                Markum; Michael,  Amanda Foust, Kimber
                Lewis; Josh,  Zack Wells, Kelsi Hunter & Ashli Cavener

Began Ministry at Emmanuel, Jan. 10, 1999

Past Employment:

               Accountant & Asst. Manager at Anthony's
               Department Store, Ardmore until it closed then
               Stage Store, Nov. 1988 to Nov. 1998          

Past Ministry:

             Church & School Secretary for Grace Baptist  
              Temple & Ardmore Christian Academy, Jan.,  
              1982 until Nov., 1988

Current Ministry:  Choir Director for 1 - 3 Grade children