Leadership Staff
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Senior Pastor
Dr. Ferguson and his wife, Marla, have served First Baptist since 1996. They have two adult sons, Chris and Brad. Bro. Roger provides leadership to the staff and is responsible for vision casting, teaching and the pastoral ministry of the church. Bro. Roger holds a Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. When not at the church you’ll find Bro. Roger on his motorcycle cruising the streets of Owasso!
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roger@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6620
Chuck Self, Executive Pastor
Chuck and his wife, Connie, have served First Baptist since 2004. Theirs is an empty nest with regular visits from the grandkids! Chuck provides leadership in the daily operations and administrative details of the church as well as the Senior Adult Ministry. Chuck enjoys spending time with his grandkids.
chuck@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6630
Chad Balthrop, Minister of Discipleship and Leadership Development
Chad and his wife, Londa, have served First Baptist since 2002. They have four children, Jaiden, Caedmon, Ethan & Dawson! Chad provides leadership as the Pastor responsible for event planning and promotions and provides directional leadership with our Small Group Discipleship and Ministry Teams as well as our Volunteer Network. When not at the church you’ll find Chad with his family, at the movies or with his nose stuck in a good book!
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chad@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6610 - Discipleship | 918.516.6640 Leadership
Brent Andrews, Minister of Christian Arts
Brent joined the First Owasso family in 2008. He and his wife, Jennifer have two children, Camden and Ryleigh. Brent provides leadership during our worship services through music and the creative arts. He leads the teams of volunteers who produce our weekly worship services and special events. When not at the church you'll find Brent with his family, on the golf course or cheering on the Sooners!
Brent.Andrews@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6640
Ministerial Staff
Keith Davis, Student Minister
Keith Davis and his wife, Amy, have served First Baptist since 2002. They have three children, Konner, Karson & Addy. Keith provides leadership with Students in our community, 6th grade through College. He is known throughout the state as a leader in Student Ministries. When not at the church Keith enjoys spending time with family and the Arkansas Razorbacks!
keith@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6610
Caleb Jernigan, Associate Student Minister
Caleb Jernigan and his wife Brittni have served First Baptist since 2006. They have one child, Colson. Caleb provides leadership within the Student Ministries. He works with Keith to develop the students in worship and discipleship and leads worship with the students. When not at the church you’ll find Caleb writing songs, raising llamas, enjoying the sweet sounds of Journey and spending time with Brittni.
Caleb.jernigan@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6610
Kolby King, Children’s Minister
Kolby and his wife, Mary Beth, have served First Baptist since 2007. They have three children, Jayden, Jaxon, Nathan & Titus! Kolby provides leadership with children in our community. A gifted communicator and ventriloquist, Kolby has a heart for the gospel and a love for children. When not at the church you’ll find Kolby with his family, making balloon art or writing great wisdom for Chinese fortune cookies.
Kolby.king@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6612
Sandy Cunningham, Director of Preschool Ministries
Sandy Cunningham and her husband, Ralph, have been members of First Baptist since 2006. Sandy has served since 2007. They have two children, Chris & Sarah. Sandy provides leadership with our Preschool Ministry team and oversees the men and women who invest their lives in families through preschool ministry. When not at the church Sandy enjoys spending time with her family.
Sandy.cunningham@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6612
Support Staff
Roger Spainhower, Chief Information Officer
cio@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6642
Carolyn Burd Hostess
Carolyn.burd@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6639
Melissa Zumwalt, Mother's Day Out - King’s Kids Director
kingskids@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6614
Joann Smith, Financial Secretary
jo@fbcowasso.org 918.516.6635
Krystal Bruski, Assistant Director of Preschool Ministries
Krystal.Bruski@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6609
Michelle Powell, Children’s Resource Coordinator
Michelle.Powell@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6612
Julie Anderson, Preschool Resource Coordinator
Julie.Anderson@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6612
Administrative Assistants
Cathy Thrasher, Assistant to the Executive Pastor, & Senior Adults
cathythrasher@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6630
Brenda Henderson, Assistant to the Christian Arts Ministry & Leadership Development
Brenda@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6640
Gail Nelson, Assistant to Discipleship & Student
Gail.Nelson@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6610
Malissa Gazaway, Assistant to Children & Preschool
Malissa.gazaway@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6612
Stephanie Mayes, Assistant to the Senior Pastor, Outreach & Singles & Receptionist
Stephanie.Mayes@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6620
Facilities Staff
Steve Hurt, Building Superintendent
Steve.hurt@fbcowasso.org | 918.516.6632
Chris Gauger
Michael Tate
Brad Hindman
Sharon Hindman
Roy Hendricks
Ed Nichols
Jordan Price
Lenny Maxwell