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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 & Activities, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ardmore,  OK; Grandson, Isaac Jordan
2. Joshua - Electrician for Swink Electrical
3. Jeremiah - Junior at OBU in Shawnee 
4. Ashley - Freshman at Ardmore Higher Ed. 
5. Josiah - Freshman at OBU in Shawnee

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

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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, Music teacher for Lone Grove Public Schools; Married to Dewayne Davis - Pastor, First Baptist, Lone Grove,
2. Jaxie Johnston, Director Early Settlement Mediation; Married to Derek Johnston, local contractor and painter. 

Grandchildren

1. Gaylen & Garon 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 and fishing

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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 - 2009

        (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

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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