Pastoral Leadership Team
Dr. Mark Brister, Interim Pastor Dr. Brister graduated from Baylor University in 1973, earned his Master of Divinity (with Honors) in 1976 and his Doctorate in Preaching in 1980 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He has served as pastor in Missouri, Louisiana, and Texas; in 2007 he retired as president of Oklahoma Baptist University and is presently involved in the Mark Brister Ministries.
Dr. Brister and his wife Rhonda have two grown sons, Barrett and Austin.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Ginger Andrews Children's Director |
E. C. "Yogi" Gaertner Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries |
Johnny Glover Associate Pastor of Worship |
![]() |
![]() |
Steve Hartwick Executive Pastor |
Mark Nichols Minister of Recreation |
Support Staff
Ardis Click |
pastor's assistant, prayer coordinator |
Jennifer Villegas |
worship/adult ministries assistants |
Ardis Click |
worship/adult ministries assistants |
Lisa Doud |
accountant/payroll/HR |
Mallory Lyles |
receptionist/children's assistant |
Diane Pinson |
recreation/student assistant |
Linda Jonas |
financial assistant |
Bill Trbula |
maintenance supervisor |
Jennifer Villegas |
education/executive assistant |
Carla Brown |
hostess & cafeteria supervisor |
Jayne Wood |
library/media center assistant |
Stephen Strealy |
interim student leader |
Part-Time Staff
Kim Glover |
Parent's Day Out Director |
Tammy Hager |
Parent's Day Out Director |
Louann Huntsman |
Pianist, worship/adult ministries assistant |
Loyd Lott |
Organist/Carillonneur |
First Baptist School
Chris Verburgt |
principal |
Rochelle Wymore |
receptionist |
Sharon St. Peter |
day care director |








