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Dr. Terry RialsDirector of MissionsDr. Terry Rials has been in Christian Ministry for thirty-two years. He now serves the Western Oklahoma Baptist Association as the Director of Missions after pastoring the Crestview Baptist Church of Oklahoma City for 28 years. He is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University (B.A., Applied Ministries), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas (M.Div.BL), and earned his doctorate (D.Min.) from Midwestern Baptist Theological in Church Revitalization. His dissertation project involved training pastors in the principles of revival and revitalization by equipping them to begin a revitalization project in their churches.
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Dr. Rials has studied abroad in Israel, Egypt, and at Oxford University in England. He taught New Testament courses and Biblical Hermeneutics for Oklahoma Baptist University at its Oklahoma City campus. He has also taught the Church Revitalization classes for the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and contributed in Doctoral Seminars on campus.
Dr. Rials is active in leading church revitalization efforts in Oklahoma and nationally. He is a frequent conference speaker and teacher. He recently wrote The Nuts and Bolts of Church Revitalization with Dr. Tom Cheyney, available at www.amazon.com. His second book, The Spiritual Mechanics of Church Revitalization, is expected out in the Fall. His wife Kay is active in ministry and their son Hunter works in Physical Therapy.
Dr. Rials is active in leading church revitalization efforts in Oklahoma and nationally. He is a frequent conference speaker and teacher. He recently wrote The Nuts and Bolts of Church Revitalization with Dr. Tom Cheyney, available at www.amazon.com. His second book, The Spiritual Mechanics of Church Revitalization, is expected out in the Fall. His wife Kay is active in ministry and their son Hunter works in Physical Therapy.
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Brian WaddellPresidentUnder Construction
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Skylar SpradlinVice-PresidentSkylar Spradlin is Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Weatherford. He has previously served as Pastor of Alex Southern Baptist Chapel in Alex, Oklahoma and, before that, as Youth Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Weatherford.
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Skylar is passionate about proclaiming the truth of Christ which, he believes, points people to Jesus Christ in the best and clearest way possible. He desires to see Trinity built upon the truths of Scripture, pointing all people to Jesus Christ, and honoring Christ in all that we do. He believes these things make for faithful, passionate followers of Jesus Christ.
Skylar is married to Jamie who is a 5th grade teacher. Skylar and Jamie were both raised in small western Oklahoma towns. They met each other while in college at SWOSU and while attending the Baptist Collegiate Ministries together. They enjoy playing board games, watching movies, and reading good books. They have two sweet baby girls - Emberly Rose and Adalynn Grace.
Skylar has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Communications from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and he is currently earning his Masters of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the Co-Host of the weekly podcast, Pastor Talk, an Adjunct Instructor of Communication at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and a published writer.
Skylar is married to Jamie who is a 5th grade teacher. Skylar and Jamie were both raised in small western Oklahoma towns. They met each other while in college at SWOSU and while attending the Baptist Collegiate Ministries together. They enjoy playing board games, watching movies, and reading good books. They have two sweet baby girls - Emberly Rose and Adalynn Grace.
Skylar has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Communications from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and he is currently earning his Masters of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the Co-Host of the weekly podcast, Pastor Talk, an Adjunct Instructor of Communication at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and a published writer.
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Terrel RombergSecond Vice-president |
Pastor Terrell Romberg became the leader of First Baptist Church Cordell in July of 2011. He and his wife Patti were married in 1977 and they have two grown children, Jessica and Jason, who are also both married. Patti and Terrell have two granddaughters: Tavi Grace and Ellie Paige (who just happen to have their grandad wrapped around their little fingers). They also have two grandsons: Weston Eugene and Titus William.
Pastor Romberg's vision for First Baptist Cordell is, he says, one of Unity and CommUnity for the body of Christ, as well as one of ongoing Christian training and missional outreach - a true call to impact and transform our world.
Pastor Romberg's vision for First Baptist Cordell is, he says, one of Unity and CommUnity for the body of Christ, as well as one of ongoing Christian training and missional outreach - a true call to impact and transform our world.
- Pastor Terrell's favorite author is Mark Buchanan.
- His favorite movie is "Casablanca"
- His favorite quote is from Rick Harrison, who said, "Man, I miss my hair."
- His favorite poem is, "God is good, God is fair, to some He gave brains, to the rest He gave hair."
- His favorite book of the Bible is the Gospel of John.
- His favorite hymn is "He's Everything to Me"
- His favorite verse of scripture is Romans 10:13, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord will be saved!"
- Pastor Terrell says, if there is one truth that he could leave with anyone and everyone he meets it has to be this: "It's not about RELIGION - it's about a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus!!!"