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I joined Olivet as Pastor at the end of 2019. I grew up in Tulsa, OK and went to NSU in Tahlequah, OK for my undergraduate degree. I completed my M.Div. in Louisville, KY at Southern Seminary in 2015.

I met my wife Lianna at college where we became good friends. We've been married since 2014 and have four boys - Jeremy, Jason, Creed, and Makai. Outside of the Bible, my family has been my greatest means of sanctification and blessing in my life.

Favorite verse:

"For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come."

1 Timothy 4:8

I started serving Olivet as Music Minster in September 2019. I grew up in Meridian, MS and received my Associate degree from Clark Memorial Jr. College, and my bachelor's from Mississippi College. I went on to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where I received my Master's in Church Music in 1980.

I married the greatest blessing in my life, Cynthia (Cindi) Kay White, in 1973. We met at Clarke Memorial College, Newton, MS during my second year. Our love grows closer each year and we love growing old together. Although she tells me, "You'll probably bring a date to my funeral," my response is always, "Why fall in love again, Cindi? When I've been married to my one true love for so long, why settle for second best?"

Favorite verse:

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11