Wade & Rachelle Burleson have served at Emmanuel since 1992. They married in 1982 and have four children: Charis, Kade and his wife Anne, Boe, and Logan. Rachelle works as a Certified Nurse Specialist in Cardiology. She also serves as one of the mentors for our Apples of Gold program and has joined Wade in leading out at several marriage seminars. Wade serves as our Lead Pastor, and is committed to the power of God working through the Scriptures, as he preaches and teaches, inviting God to move our church into a greater understanding of God's truth and how it should motivate our lives. Wade also provides leadership and oversight to the overall vision for Emmanuel's ministries. He graduated from East Central University with a Bachelor's in Corporate Finance. Wade has served in a variety of denominational capacities, including two terms as president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma and a trustee of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Wade's outside interests include reading, traveling, writing...and storm chasing! He has authored five books and has contributed to many professional periodicals.

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Dan & Donna Heath have served at Emmanuel since 1979. They married in 1972 and they have two married children, Andrew and his wife Christen, and Julia and her husband John Reneau. More importantly, they have a delightful grandson, Jude, from Andrew and Christen and another grandchild soon to be born to Julia and John. Donna is accompanist for the Singing Churchwomen through the state convention. She serves Emmanuel as the Music Ministry Assistant and the Church Pianist. Dan serves as our Administrator and Worship Pastor. He has a heart for worship and finds joy in integrating the worship experience through the use of our choir and orchestra and music ranging from hymns (both old and new) with contemporary choruses, scripture and prayer. He also provides leadership and oversight in the administration of the business of our church. Dan graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education, and attended the School of Church Music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dan's outside interests include flying and motorcycle riding, saying that "being a pilot and riding my motorcycle have given me opportunities to minister in ways I never could have imagined."

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Ted & Linda Kuschel have served at Emmanuel since 1996. They married in 1970 and have three children: Leslie and her husband Tyler Smith (along with the Kuschel’s beautiful granddaughter); Laura; and Ted III. Linda works for Ladusau-Evans funeral home and is a dedicated member of the media team, including development of slideshows and videos for her employer. Ted leads our Senior Adult ministries and supervises our Media ministry at Emmanuel. Having been a pastor for over 30 years, he is an engaging teacher and caring pastor who is committed to discipleship and to extending the message of God's grace to the nations. A graduate of Michigan Technological University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, he served as a USAF instructor pilot from 1970-1975 at Craig AFB in Alabama. Following his career in the Air Force he completed his ThM. in New Testament Literature and Exegesis from Dallas Theological Seminary. Ted's outside interests include biblical research and writing, going to Eric Clapton Concerts, and hanging out with family.

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Cameron and Angela Moles have served at Emmanuel since 2008. They married in 1985 and have four children: Cameron II (Rusty) and his Tinah, Chase, Makyna, and Cassidy. Angela is frequently called on as a small groups Bible teacher and serves in leadership in Celebrate Recovery in addition to singing with our choir. Cameron serves as our Celebrate Recovery Pastor and provides general oversight to our computer network and website. Cameron has a passion to see people enter into a personal relationship with Jesus and to continually grow in that relationship through meaningful bible study. He also desires to see people truly experience healing through Jesus and then minister that healing to those who are hurting from some hurt, habit, or hang-up which ties to his desire to work with people in need through Celebrate Recovery. Cameron has served in churches in Oklahoma and Missouri since 1982, is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, and has completed several hours at Southwestern Seminary towards a MDiv degree. He loves to spend time with his family. He enjoys fishing and can be heard saying to any prospective fishing companions, "Have pole, will go". He also enjoys playing and watching basketball, watching football, playing golf, watching movies and working on computers.

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John & Mary Stam have served at Emmanuel since 1998. They married in 1980 and have four children: Andrew, Ben, Michaela, and Molly. Mary works as a nurse at Dexeus Oncology. John oversees our Great Commissions ministry encompassing all areas of small group discipleship and missions outreach. His passion to see the church fulfill the Great Commission is coupled by a willingness to go anywhere to reach people. As a result, God has used him to help extend our mission's presence from Enid, OK to Niger through the Hosanna Institute, to India through Touch India, to Guatemala and to New York City. John serves as the Pastor to Emmanuel Christian School, leading our church ministry to provide quality Christian education for students and families. John has an AA in Electrical Engineering from Worthington Jr. College, a BA in Music from Wheaton College, and MA & DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of Iowa. John's outside interests include travel, carpentry, backpacking and climbing, skiing, biking, and reading.

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Kevin & Karen Choate have served at Emmanuel since 1984. They have been married since 1975 and have one daughter, Sharon and her husband, Dave, who live in St. Louis with their awesome grand-daughter Sedona. Karen is an avid antique shopper and dealer and assists in serving with Kevin in Singles Ministry graciously hosting singles in their home on a regular basis. Kevin serves as the Singles Pastor, the Refuge Pastor and the Pastor of Evangelism. His sincere love and care for others evidences in his desire to see them come to know Christ and follow him with their lives. Kevin can be found every Sunday morning in Refuge where he and Karen have committed their lives in community with the "Refugees" that attend. Kevin's outside interests include football, guns, and grabbing lunch with friends.

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Adam & Sarah Weatherford have long established ties with Emmanuel . . . Adam grew up here. Adam has served as our Middle School director since 2009 and Sarah has served as our Children's Ministry Director since July of 2011. They have three daughters: Haley, Maddy, and Avery. As our Children's Ministry Director, Sarah is committed to partnering with parents in the discipleship of their children. Sarah has years of experience working with VBS, Children's Camp, Kids Day Out, and planning activities for kids and family events to involve parents in addition to our on-going weekly ministries on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. Both love our church and are excited about serving our Lord Jesus through His church at Emmanuel.

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Jared & Bekah McClellan have served at Emmanuel since 2007. They married in 2004 and have four children: Riah; Elias; Asher; and Magdalena. Bekah is a stay-at-home mom. Jared serves as our Refuge Pastor, providing leadership and oversight to the outreach, discipleship, worship and media for our Refuge ministry. He is a committed disciple-maker and is training up several gifted young worship leaders to continue to lead out in Refuge worship ministry. He also provides creative oversight to our website and artistic insight to our video production ministry. Jared graduated from Boyce College of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Bachelor's in Biblical Counseling and is currently pursuing his M.Div. from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Jared's family lived and served in Guatemala for 11 years as missionaries with the International Mission Board of the SBC. Having served as a Youth Pastor, Worship Leader, and other creative capacities in churches around the country, Jared brings an innovative perspective to the Emmanuel staff which complements the growing vision and reach of Emmanuel's ministries. Jared's outside interests include carpentry, reading, movie-going, logo design and photography.