Indian Springs Baptist Church of Broken Arrow

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Scott Morie - Pastor

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The Morie family enjoys being together and having fun. This picture was taken in New Mexico on a snow ski trip last winter.

Scott has been Pastor at ISBC since April of 1993. He has a Degree in Business from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Scott formerly served as a Youth Minister and also a church planter with the North American Mission Board. He has a ministry of church consulting and capital stewardship support called Church Strategies LLC. Scott is currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry Degree at Midwestern Baptist  Theological Seminary in Kansas City.

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A.J. Gonzalez - Youth Minister

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A.J. is the newest staff member at ISBC. He was voted in on February 14^th 2010. He is finishing an Associate’s degree in education at Tulsa Community College. He plans to transfer to Northeastern State University to get a Bachelor’s degree in education. He also plans to attend Seminary at Oklahoma Baptist University.

A.J. has served as an intern at Southeast Freewill Baptist and a music intern at Memorial Baptist Church. He has served in many youth groups as small group leader and sponsor. He leads a worship band, Jonah Tree, who leads worship for youth camps and retreats. A.J. is involved in two college ministries. One college ministry is called “The Hub” which is focused on College students having a time of worship and the gospel. A.J. is the head worship leader for this ministry. A.J. is also a part of BCM at TCC, Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Tulsa Community College, where he often leads worship and is a part of the leadership team.

A.J. resides in Bixby Oklahoma and rooms with his roommate and good friend, Isaiah Edison, who is an agent for New York Life Insurance Company and small group leader at Grace Church. A.J. is in a relationship of over 4 years with Ashley Watson. Ashley and A.J. have known each other since 7^th grade and have dated since high school. Marriage is in their future but no engagement yet. Ashley is very active in the youth ministry at ISBC but is a member at Garnett Road Baptist Church, where she teaches Sunday school every Sunday morning.

A.J. enjoys the quote, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” When A.J. was first called to ISBC, November of 2009, it was to lead worship. God was quick to show A.J. that he was meant to be in youth ministry, not music ministry. In the first four months of being Youth Minister A.J. has taken the youth to three concerts, paintball, girl’s retreat, a mission trip to Arlington, Tx where they also attended Six Flags, Disipleship Now weekend, and a Lock-In. His primary focus for the Youth is to build relationships with each other and to be disciples in their schools. There will be many activities for the Youth of ISBC, but most importantly, opportunities to serve Christ and grow their relationship with him.

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Julian Pope - Church Administrator

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Julian Pope worked in the Oil and Gas Business for more than 30 years. In 2005 Julian retired as Vice President of St. Mary's Land and Exploration and was asked to serve as Church Administrator at ISBC. He works with the Personnel, Properties, and Finance Ministry Teams. He is beginning his 5th year in this ministry position.

Julian and his wife, Phyllis have two grown sons, Jay and Greg. Phyllis takes care of babies at ISBC. Julian enjoys watching the Houston Astros, Dallas Cowboys, and University of Texas Longhorns. He also collects old tractors.

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Carol Evans - Administrative & Financial Assistant

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Carol has been a member at ISBC for over 10 years and has served as Administrative Assistant for over seven years and Financial Secretary for 3 years. Carol is married to Craig and they have a teenage daughter, Chelsea. She also has two West Highland Terriers, Cassie and Mandy.

Carol has been involved with VBS, children’s choir, youth camp and youth activities. Outside the church she has served as a Girl Scout Leader for 6 years, volunteers at the schools her daughter attends, served as PTA Treasurer, and is active in volunteering with the Oklahoma Westie Rescue organization. Hobbies include sewing and scrapbooking.

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Melissa and Seth have been married 20 years with 2 great kids Taylor and Dylan and one grandson Phoenix.  They are excited about being a part of ISBC and the Broken Arrow community. Melissa loves serving and being involved with such a great group of people. 

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Jennifer Whitlock - Children's DIrector

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Jennifer Whitlock is married to Paul Whitlock. They have three wonderful children - Erin (10), Ella (2), and Lauren (1). Paul has been a long time member of ISBC and Jennifer became a member four years ago.

Jennifer  has just become the Children's Director as well as a co-teacher of the 4 year old and Kindergarten Sunday school class. She has been a K4J leader and co-director of VBS. She is also involved in ISBC's newest program, AWANA. She is currently serving as the secretary on the finance committee and attends church choir.

She enjoys reading, scrapbooking and taking care of her family and home.