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.

As a 7 year old boy, Royce accepted Christ as his Savior, and grew up in a pastor's home. Royce later went to college at Southern Nazarene University and while there met his lifetime sweetheart, Argentia. They were married in 1964, and just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. After graduation, Royce went into the real estate business and formed his present company Capital Assets, Inc. over 35 years ago.

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 ten 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.

Before serving as deacon at Jenks Bible Church, David and Julie previously called California their home. Since making Oklahoma their home they have found Jenks Bible Church to be their church family. David and Julie have been married since March of 1984 and are very proud of their three grown sons. David has known Jesus Christ as Savior since 1973.

Seth and his wife Lauren were married in 2015 and have the joy of parenting four children (Evelyn, Sutton, Abby, and Dax). The Daniels came to Oklahoma from San Antonio, TX in 2018 and joined Jenks Bible Church shortly thereafter. Seth would rejoice at the opportunity to tell you his testimony of being called into relationship with Jesus Christ, and the abounding evidence of God’s grace and continual sanctification in his life over the years since. While he enjoys doing projects (woodworking in particular), the outdoors, or sports, most of his free time is spent with his family. Other responsibilities Seth has in addition to being a deacon and a member of the body at Jenks Bible Church include being a worship team and life group leader.

Bruce Havens serves as a deacon at Jenks Bible Church. Bruce brings his many skills and gifting to the management of our building projects. Bruce and his sweet wife Paddy have been following Christ for 40 years.