ARROW HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Custodian
Austin joined the staff at AHBC in January of 2024 as the Student Minister.
Austin is married to Katy; they are parents to a wonderful daughter, Annie.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology: Emphasis on Law, Crime, and Social Justice from Oklahoma State University in 2020. He went on to earn a Master of Divinity from the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in May of 2023.
Prior to joining the staff at AHBC, Austin has been a student ministry resident at Eagle Heights Baptist Church (Stillwater, OK), as well as a pastoral intern at Third Avenue Baptist Church (Louisville, KY), Grace Church (Guildford, England, UK), and Mount Vernon Baptist Church (Atlanta, GA). He was also a presidential intern at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Typical of men in ministry, Austin loves to read theology books and drink good coffee. Additionally, he and his wife enjoy reading together, doing crossword puzzles, cooking together, and watching movies.
Ryan was affirmed as the new Lead Pastor at AHBC on August 14, 2022.
Ryan is married to Allison and they have two children: Kelen and London.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Oklahoma State University; a Masters of Divinity with Languages from Golden Gate Theological Seminary; and a Masters of Theology and a Doctorate of Ministry in Apologetics from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Ryan has been in church ministry since 2004. He served as a Youth Minister for 3 years. In 2007, he transitioned to a new position as a Discipleship Pastor and continued in that role until accepting the position as Senior Pastor at Arrow Heights.
Ryan is the author of, Not That God: Trading the Believable Lie for the Unbelievable Truth, and is a contributing writer for The Baptist Messenger, For the Church (Midwestern Seminary publication), and The Baptist Press.
Jennifer joined the staff at AHBC in March 2023 as Children's Minister.
Jennifer is married to Slade. Their "Storycrew" is an ever-growing family. With five grown Storys; Cole, Joshua, Sarah, Noah, and Moriah, two daughters-in-loves; Tasia and Searra, and three precious granddaughters; Jemma, Mika, and Emersyn; with another grandchild due June 2023.
She has served in various ministry roles for almost 26 years. Through the years she has served children, youth, women, and families. She has served with mission teams in Africa and India. She has planned family outreach events in the local community, directed VBS, held parenting conferences, taught at women's retreats, as well as one on one discipleship. Most recently she served at Relevant Worship, a church she and Slade planted in Claremore, for 16 years.
Jennifer enjoys many things from fishing, golfing, hunting seashells, snorkeling with her hubby, a good book, worshiping through music, and a great cup of DARK coffee. Most of all she enjoys spending time with her family, and teatime with her granddaughters.
Job Titles:
- Director of Maintenance
- Support Staff Member
Job Titles:
- Pastor of Worship & Equipping
Nathan has served at Arrow Heights since May 2016.
He is married to Anne-Marie, and they have six children: Faith, Judson, Mary, Ezra, Levi, and Owen.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boyce College and a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He has served in ministry for over 15 years, including several years as Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church, Tonkawa, OK. Prior to his years in ministry, Nathan had a career ("ish") of playing rock and roll music.
When he isn't at the church or chasing kids at home, Nathan likes to pull for the Dodgers, listen to music (everything from The Meters to Miles Davis, Jonathan Brooks to the Beatles), eat tacos (or pizza or bbq), read good books, and enjoy a cup of coffee and a conversation with his wife.
Job Titles:
- Pastor of Care & Missions
Rich has been a Pastor at Arrow Heights since 2000, serving 14 years as the Student Pastor then eventually, he transitioned to his current position as Pastor of Care & Missions.
In his personal life, Rich is married to Jennifer, who is an English teacher and tennis coach at BAHS. Together, they have been blessed with three beautiful daughters, all of whom have been raised within the loving community of Arrow Heights. Additionally, they have two wonderful sons-in-law and just became grandparents.
Rich's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Over his thirty-three years in ministry, a significant portion of twenty-five years was spent serving as a pastor to students & families.
Rich enjoys traveling, hunting & fishing, sports, and above all, cherishing moments spent with his family.
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Custodian