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Below is a list of the Pastors serving the community of Wildwood Community Church. For general Information please contact :: info@wildwoodchurch.org or call us at 405-329-3939 |
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As the Senior Teaching Pastor at Wildwood for over 32 years, Bruce is the primary Bible teacher on Sunday mornings. Bruce and his wife also serve on the national speaker team for Family Life. Background / Fun Facts: Family: Bruce is married to Janet and they have four kids – Rebekah, Emily, Kyle, and Jennifer – plus two grandsons, Aiden and Landen and one grandaughter, Kinsey. Education: Bruce has a BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Nebraska and a Master of Theology in New Testament and Greek from Dallas Theological Seminary. Hobbies: Bruce enjoys college sports. He follows OU football and basketball closely while also intently rooting for his alma mater in football. Favorite Movie: The Bourne Trilogy tops his list (but admits he gets misty whenever he watches Frequency) One thing Bruce has done that others might not know: Bruce’s messages are broadcast (in Latvian language) twice weekly on Christian radio throughout the eastern European country of Latvia One thing Bruce loves about Wildwood: Bruce delights in Wildwood having many lovers of God’s Word! He highly values the privilege of teaching the Word at Wildwood for over three decades. |
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As the Executive Pastor, Mark serves the community of Wildwood through leadership development, teaching and implementing the vision for our church. Background / Fun Facts: Family: Mark is married to his wife Kimberly and they have one son – Joshua. Pets: One dog – a beagle named Rocky. Education: Mark has a BA in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma, Master of Theology and Doctor of Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary Hobbies: Mark enjoys sports of all kinds (be sure and cover his jumpshot…just sayin…), has run several marathons and enjoys all things Apple Computers. Favorite Movie: Lonesome Dove with Band of Brothers and Braveheart coming in closely at second and third One thing Mark loves about Wildwood: Since attending Wildwood as a University student, Mark has basically “grown up” spiritually at Wildwood and has been deeply impacted by the great collection of brothers and sisters in Christ that God has placed here. |
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As the Children’s Pastor, Brian serves the community of Wildwood through overseeing the Children’s Ministry which involves Sunday mornings and AWANA during the week. Background / Fun Facts: Family: Brian is married to Pam and they have three kids: Logan, Reagan, and Alex Education: Brian has a BA in Commercial Art from Southwest Baptist University and MA in Christian Education from Dallas TheologicalSeminary One sentence on how God called Brian to ministry: The Lord made it clear to Brian that there was nothing more important in life than making Christ’s message known. Hobbies: In his free time, Brian loves hunting, fishing, and photography (preferably taking pictures of his hunting and fishing exploits.) Favorite Movie: Sandlot One thing Brian loves about Wildwood: It blows his mind every time he thinks about the fact that we have over 200 people serving in Children’s Ministry alone!! |
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As the Youth Pastor, Dave serves the community of Wildwood through overseeing both the junior high and high school ministries. Background / Fun Facts: Family: Dave is married to Kathy and they have four sons – Shawn, Brandon, Ryan, and Zac Education: Dave received his undergraduate degree from Masters College. Hobbies: Dave enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, driving fast cars, and watching “Lost” in his free time. Favorite Movie: Princess Bride One thing Dave has done that others might not know: Dave was the backup Ronald McDonald for the State of Oklahoma One thing Dave loves about Wildwood: Dave truly believes that Wildwood has the best, most loving middle school and high school kids in Norman. |
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As the College Pastor, Jeremy serves the community of Wildwood through overseeing the college ministry. Background / Fun Facts: Family: Jeremy is married to Michelle and they have a daughter, Chloe, and a son, Edison. Pets: The Hortons have two wonderful dogs – a Golden Retriever named Ryleigh and a chocolate lab named Gracey. Jeremy yearns to add a cat to the mix but Michelle will have none of that. Education: Jeremy has a BS in Construction Science from Texas A&M University and a MA in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary Hobbies: Jeremy loves working in the yard, playing sports, and hanging out on patios in his free time. Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting One thing Jeremy loves about Wildwood: Jeremy loves the warmth and support the body provides towards college students. Wildwood truly views our ministry towards college students as an opportunity to invest in students who will take the gospel all over the world. |
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As the Family and Care Pastor, John serves the community of Wildwood through pastoral care and guidance. Background / Fun Facts: Family: John is married to Lori and they have two daughters and a son – Christopher, Elizabeth, & Anna Pets: The Abernethys have three large rescued dogs. Education: John has a BA in Communication from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master of Theology and Doctor of Ministry degree from Dallas Theological Seminary Favorite Movie: Cinderella Man One thing John loves about Wildwood: John loves that the people of Wildwood truly have hearts to serve and encourage those around them |
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As the Worship Pastor, Greg serves the community of Wildwood through overseeing the Sunday corporate worship times and is responsible for the flow of the weekend services. Background / Fun Facts: Family: Greg is married to his wife Carolyn and they have three kids – Taylor, Katie, and Ryan. Education: Greg has a BA in Communication from the University of Oklahoma Hobbies: Greg enjoys astronomy, karate, and music (imagine that) in his free time. What’s playing on Greg’s iPod right now: Matt Redman, U2, Brooke Fraser, Acoustic Alchemy, and Charlie Hall Favorite Movie: Greg confesses to not really having a “favorite movie” but he does enjoy the Lord of the Rings Trilogy One thing Greg loves about Wildwood: Greg loves the creativity of the people at Wildwood and their heart to serve both the Church body and each other. |