Family:  Bob grew up in Kansas but has been a happily transplanted Oklahoman for over 30 years.   He met his wife Kathy in the Church her sister & brother-in-law were attending.    They were married in 1985 and have three wonderful daughters and a growing family:    Jenny & her husband Todd & granddaughter Imogen, Rachel & her husband Zaac, and Sarah.

Education:  Bob graduated with his BA in Business Administration from Oral Roberts University and his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary.

Favorite Food/Restaurants: There are few foods Bob doesn’t like!  Though he works at eating healthy, he enjoys beef, chicken & fish in all their presentations.    Favorite restaurants include:   Outback, Garage Burger, Charleston’s, Chili’s.

Favorite Music/Artists:  Though Bob grew up listening to Kansas,  Chicago,  Beatles, Dobbie Brothers and the sounds of the 70’s he also appreciated John Denver,  Johnny Cash,  & Willie Nelson.   After discovering Contemporary Christian music in college he enjoyed Keith Green, Bob Dylan,  Amy Grant,   Sheila Walsh and others and enjoys Hillsong Worship & Elevation Worship along with Mercy Me,   Casting Crowns,  & Rend Collective more recently.

Favorite Books:  Bob appreciates John Wesley’s quote:  “At any price give me the Book of God! I have it. Here is knowledge enough for me. Let me be homo unius libri [a man of one book].”  Bob also enjoys biographies of famous leaders / people and history books that chronical the wonderful and tragic tales of our human race.

Favorite Sports Teams:  Kansas City Chiefs (football),  Kansas City Royals (baseball).   Bob will root enthusiastically for any Oklahoma team for which someone offers him tickets.

Bible verse:  Prov 3:4-5, Matt 6:33

Something most people don’t know about me:  Bob is an Eagle Scout, the oldest of 7 children and was a 3-sport letterman in high school.

Why do I love Christ Church?   Bob loves Christ Church because of our commitment to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and be a Good Samaritan church!   With love and compassion our folks reach out to  all people with the good news of the gospel – Jesus can change a life!

Family: Spouse Barbara

Education:  Bachelor degree in Finance at Northeastern State University, Master’s degree in ministry at Philips Theological Seminary

Favorite Food/Restaurants:  Mexican food and I love hamburgers

Favorite Music/Artists:  Praise and worship and Jazz

Bible verse:  Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Something most people don’t know about me:   That I was in a world music contest in 1970 and the group I played with, was number one in the world.

Why do I love Christ Church?  Because the church has a heart for others.

Family: Wife Heather (Married since 2005), Son Micah (Born in 2009), Son Kasen (Born 2012)

Education:  Oklahoma City University Bachelor's of Arts in Religion & Psychology 2005/ Asbury Theological Seminary Master of Divinity 2010

Favorite Food/Restaurants:  The Brook, Albert G's, Chimis

Favorite Music/Artists: 90s Country, David Leonard, Maverick City Music

Bible verse: Philippians 2:1-4

Something most people don’t know about me: According to the Tulsa World, I led 6A in sacks my senior year of High School at Owasso.  

Why do I love Christ Church? Thankful for a church that has embraced my family and I as we begin this new journey. 

Family: Troy and I dated for two years and were married in 1998. Two children, Madison, and Levi

Favorite Food/Restaurants: I love all food – Zio’s Italian Kitchen- Fish Daddy’s Grill House

Favorite Music/Artists: Christian Music – Lauren Daigle

Favorite Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys/Kansas City Chiefs

Bible verse: “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

Something most people don’t know about me:  That I share a birthday with my daughter, Madison

Why do I love Christ Church?  I love Christ Church because everyone is truly welcome. They love and accept everyone just as they are.

Education:  Degree of religion/youth ministry from Oklahoma city university

Favorite Food/Restaurants:  Favorite food is homemade Hot Wings

Favorite Music/Artists:  Favorite bands are Mumford and Sons and Kings of Leon

Favorite Sports Teams:  Favorite sports Team is the OKC thunder

Something most people don’t know about me:  Most people don't know that I'm ambidextrous

Why do I love Christ Church?  Christ church is awesome! It's a church that has a vision and then the people back up that vision and see it through.

Family: Married to Bill for the past 32 years.  I have 2 children:  Taylor married to Meg with 5 year old grandson Jacob and Olivia married to Mikey with 15 month old grandson Benjamin.

Education:  Associate of Arts from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M

Favorite food/restaurants:  pinto beans, fried potatoes, cornbread, green onions and fresh tomatoes.  Love to go to family diners

Favorite music/artists:  Blues/rock n roll,  Aretha Franklin , Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin.  I also love contemporary Christian music

Favorite Books:  “Where the Crawdads Sing”, “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Mitford series

Favorite sports team:  all NBA teams

Bible verse:  Matt 11:28-30- “.Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls .  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Something most don’t know about me:  I am a crazy NBA fan and sang in a rock band

Why do I love Christ church:  for all the opportunities it has given me- working as a youth director for almost 8 years and also working with young children for 15+ years