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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; MInister of Music & Youth, Calvary Baptist Church, Durant,  OK , grandson, Isaac 
2. Joshua
3. Jeremiah, Freshman, Southeasten University, Durant
4. Ashley, Junior, Ardmore High 
5. Josiah, Junior, Ardmore High

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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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; Married to Dewayne Davis - Music & Youth Minister, First Baptist, Lone Grove,
2. Jaxie Johnston; Married to Derek Johnston

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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Born March 7, 1963 in Chandler, OK

Began ministry at Emmanuel on January 5, 1997

Married Cherie (Slayton), July 1, 1984

Children

1. Shannon, college senior
2. Cheslea, college sophomore
3. Kendra, 10th grade
4. Jamie, 8th grade

Past Ministry

1. First Baptist Church, Dewar, 1995 - 97
2. Highway Baptist Church, Seminole, 1994-95
3. Ideal Street Baptist Church, Seminole, 1986-90

Education

             Attended Oklahoma Baptist University
             Graduated Meeker High School, 1981

Hobbies:  collecting coffee cups, camping, traveling,  
              auctions, keeping up with the youth

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Born:  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 & Richard Jones,    
                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