Leadership

Ben is the lead Pastor of preaching and vision at Jenks Bible Church. Ben finished his undergraduate work at the University of North Texas and majored in history while earning a minor in philosophy. Following UNT Ben entered the Master of Theology program at Dallas Theological Seminary and earned a Th.M. in pastoral leadership. Ben married his sweetheart in 1992 and is the proud father to five children. Ben came to faith in Jesus Christ in the Fall of 1988. For recreation and a little bodily discipline, Ben enjoys outdoor cycling several times each week.

Matt has been amazed at the grace of God since the age of 18, when the Lord granted him repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ. With a passion in his heart to teach God's word, Matt graduated from the College of Biblical Studies in 2008, where he earned a B.S. in Christian Leadership. Following graduation, Matt went to Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned a Th.M. in Pastoral Ministries with an emphasis in expository preaching. Matt is the associate lead pastor at Jenks Bible Church. His joyful duty is to teach in the Bible Institute, coordinate worship services, lead a life group, and support his lead pastor in the work of the ministry. Matt is proudly married to his wife, Brachele, and they have four children—Calvin, Charissa, Evangeline, and Elliot.

Royce grew up in a Christian home, lived in the church parsonage, and was leading worship in his dad’s church at 15. He went to Southern Nazarene University and graduated in ’66.  It was there he met Argentia, his wife for the past 61 years.  They have three children and nine grandchildren.  Royce is retired from Capital Assets, Inc., a company he founded in 1979 and remains the chairman of the board.  He has been an elder in various Bible Churches since 1979, and has been an elder at Jenks Bible Church since its inception in 2018.  I have no greater joy than to serve our Lord and His kingdom.

Seth is a husband to his wife Lauren and they have four children here on earth, and another one that is now in the presence of our great and merciful God. He grew up in east Texas and then spent a number of years in San Antonio, TX as an adult before relocating to the Tulsa area and becoming members of Jenks Bible Church with Lauren in 2018. He serves as an elder, the assistant worship leader, and Lifegroup Director/Leader.  Vocationally, Seth has been in the energy industry since 2010. By God's grace he became a Christian and was baptized at Rusk First Baptist Church in Rusk, TX in 1998, and he gladly and gratefully professes the testimony of how the Lord has held him fast through the mountains and valleys of this life.

Nathan was led into a relationship with Jesus Christ as a senior in high school. A few years later God brought Amanda into his life.  Since they have been married they are enjoying the delights of parenting nine children. Along with his passion for families and marriages, he loves to see people growing in Christ. As his occupation, Nathan is a data manager for Pathway Services.  He also enjoys athletics and his farm life.

Rick is retired after 35 years in the residential mortgage business. He grew up in Texas but lived most of his life in the Kansas City area where he and his wife, Jan, raised their two children. Rick served in churches teaching adults and children, choir and many other capacities. He also served as a trustee for several years at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. Rick became a Christian in 1963 in Roswell, New Mexico. The local church is important to him, and he loves to serve and be involved in the Gospel work as it ministers to the community of believers. In his spare time Rick can be found on the golf course, camping, trout fishing, hunting and involving his 8 grandchildren in all the above.

Ross grew up in Guymon, OK. At 12, his family moved to Edmond where he finished high school. He became a follower of Christ at 6 through the discipleship of his parents and local church. He attended the University of Tulsa where he received a finance degree and an MBA. He married Kamryn shortly after college. They spent 5 years in Brussels, Belgium, as missionaries and worked alongside a local church to share the gospel with North African Muslims. They then moved their family to Santa Cruz, CA, to plant a church with Ross’s brother. As the church flourished and solid leadership emerged, the Cunninghams felt called to return to Tulsa. For the past 3 ½ years they have been part of Jenks Bible Church. Ross and Kamryn have five children: Caleb (10), Chloe (8), Nathan (6), Anna (4), and Daniel (2).

Ben came to faith in Jesus Christ in 2016 after moving to Dallas, Texas, following college and becoming part of a church community grounded in God’s Word, biblical fellowship, and accountability. He now lives in Jenks, Oklahoma with his wife, Cori, and their two daughters, Amelia and Olivia. Ben has worked in the insurance industry since 2012 and has been with Farmers Insurance since 2016. He is passionate about living life alongside fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, believing that true spiritual growth flourishes within authentic community and loving accountability.

Rick was raised in Oklahoma City and accepted Christ as a child. He met his wife Jennifer in junior high, and they later married in 1985. Rick served on the Tulsa Fire Department for 25 years, retiring in 2010. They have 2 kids and 3 grandkids with 2 more on the way. In 2007, Rick experienced a renewal of mind and a rededication to follow Jesus. A few years ago, God led Rick and Jennifer to Jenks Bible Church, where they became members after experiencing the love of JBC’s church family. Rick currently serves as the JBC security team leader and coordinates church building maintenance.

John was raised in a Christian home in Denver, Colorado. He met Lisa during his senior year in high school and married her shortly after she graduated. John received an Associate Degree from the Community College of Denver and was quickly hired as an engineering technician. John and Lisa are blessed with two children and 6 grandchildren. John felt the call of the Holy Spirit throughout his adolescence and teenage years but would not surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Thankfully, God is gracious and long-suffering and did not give up on John, at the age of 25 he surrendered his life to Christ and was baptized. Soon after this, John was asked to teach Royal Ambassadors, a Christian organization within the church that teaches young boys about missions at home and abroad. John and Lisa moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma when he was 30 and they continued to serve God and the church through teaching Royal Ambassadors and children’s Sunday school classes. After 17 years in Tulsa, John and Lisa moved to San Antonio, Texas where they continued to teach Sunday school to pre-teen students. After 9 years in San Antonio they moved to Garland, Texas where they taught Sunday school to middle school students and helped with the youth group. During this time, John was asked to serve as a deacon in the church, and he served well in that capacity. After 8 years in Garland, John and Lisa moved back to Tulsa, Oklahoma and joined Jenks Bible Church. John and Lisa have taught children’s Sunday school for over 30 years and continue to serve in that capacity at JBC.

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