Our staff
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Marty and Debbie Kessler Marty has served the Lord's Kingdom as a full time minister for over twenty years, preaching for congregations in Virginia, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Marty graduated from Bear Valley School of Biblical Studies and Missions in Colorado. Marty and his wife, Debbie, have 3 children. Marty began his work with the Choctaw congregation in May of 2001 and has proven himself to be an effective preacher of God's Word, delivering sermons in a way that makes the Word of God easy to understand and applicable to today's world. When you worship with us, plan to hear an encouraging and challenging sermon. At the Choctaw Church of Christ we strive to fulfill the Lord's commandment to always speak the truth in love. (Eph. 4:15) |
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Michael and Lise Mazzalongo Mike has had a multi-faceted career in ministry for over 31 years. He has served as a missionary, pulpit minister and Dean of Students for Oklahoma Christian University. His specialty has been the production of multi-media tools used in education and evangelism. He has produced several television series in Canada and the United States and continues to provide content for Google's #1 rated free Bible media website, www.BibleTalk.ca. Mike and his wife, Lise, have four children and strive to make sure that everyone, no matter what their background, can find a place..."To serve and grow spiritually at Choctaw." |
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Bobby and Linda Chilton Bob and his wife Linda have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and four grandchildren. Bob attended 3 years at Harding College in Searcy, AR and is now retired from General Motors. He has been a member of the church for 45 years. Bob states, "The most important thing in my life is to get to Heaven. Next is to be sure my family is aiming for the same goal. My third goal is to help others spend an eternity with God also, so my "extended family" becomes a life's concern. I truly believe that the office of an elder is much like the church-perfection filled by imperfect persons. But, I believe that the Lord shepherds us (see Psalm 23), so likewise should we, as shepards, try to guide the flock (our church family). Everyday I pray for the knowledge and wisdom which only God can provide to keep me pointed in the right way. I only want to serve Him faithfully and help others to do the same." |
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Johnny and Niecie Henderson Johnny and his wife Niecie have been married since 1969. They have a daughter and a son and daughter-in-law. Johnny and Niecie have also been blessed with 5 grandchildren. Johnny received his BSE from Oklahoma Christian University in 1976. He has been a teacher and coach for 31 years, currently at Oklahoma Christian School. Johnny has been a member of the church for 39 years. Johnny says, "The single most important thing we do as sheperds is to watch over the souls of our flock (Acts 20:28). In that regard, the spiritual, physical, and emotional lives of the members of the Choctaw congregation are of the utmost importance to us. I love the church and I love her people. I feel personally responsible for her welfare." |
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Dayton and Ruth Keesee Dayton and his wife Ruth have been married 55 years as of June 21, 2009. They have a son and two daughters and a son-in-law. They also have one grandson as well. Dayton received a BA from Abilene Christian and a MA at Butler University in Indianapolis. He began preaching in 1950, and has conducted camaigns and meetings in 33 states and 10 foreign countries. The family did mission work in Nigeria. Dayton taught 21 years at Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock, TX and is a member of The American Association of Christian Counselors. Dayton states, "By laboring in the Word and in teaching (privately or publicly), I hope to encourage each soul to follow in the footsteps of Christ until we each can hear, 'Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord'." |
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Billy and Judy VanCuren Billy and his wife Judy were married in 1970. They have a son, a daughter and son-in-law and one granddaughter. Billy retired from the Air Force with 31 years of service. He currently works for the Army as a contractor. Billy has been a member of the church for 38 years during which time he has served as a deacon and a Bible class teacher. Billy feels it is important to let your family know you love them. As for his church family, he wants everyone to continue with every opportunity to be involved and look for opportunities to fellowship and strengthen one another. "In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:6 |
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Harold and Jane Weaver Harold and his wife Jane were married in 1959. They have two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, 10 granddaughters and one grandson. These children and their spouses are all active members of the church where they live. Harold was a US Marine, after high school. He graduated from OSU as an electrical engineer and worked in Texas and at Tinker Air Force Base where he retired in 1995. Harold and Jane own and operate a farm in Choctaw where they grow and sell Christmas trees. Harold says, "I really want the church at Choctaw to be a faithful New Testament church that serves Jesus. A church where we all grow in our love for God and for each other; where every member is given the opportunity and is expected to grow spiritually. Telling as many as we can about Jesus and His forgiveness of sins is a high priority to me." |