Ada First Assembly of God - Staff
Pastor Jimmy & Rachel Keith
Jimmy Keith, Lead Pastor - Pastor Jimmy and his wife Rachel, have been in ministry for over 20 years. They have roots in southern Oklahoma and have served in various ministry positions as Youth Pastors, Minister's of Music and Education, and Senior Pastors. Pastor Jimmy is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and has a B.A. in History from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Ministerial Studies Diploma from Berean School of the Bible, a division of Global University of the Assemblies of God. Rachel has a B.A. in English from UCO and teaches High School at Stratford Public Schools. Rachel has served in various ministry positions and has a heart for today's youth. Jimmy & Rachel have four children, Kayla, Joshua, Jaron, & Kara. They have been at Ada First Assembly for 6 years. Pastor Keith and Rachel lead a church that is driven by the power of the Holy Spirit. It's their desire to see the church become a place of refuge in these last days, by reaching out to the lost and seeing lives transformed by the power of God. Their mission is simple: to see the Lord build new hearts in the heart of Ada!
Youth Pastor Tommy & Casey Long
Youth Pastors, Tommy and Casey Long. Tommy and Casey are energetic, spirit filled leaders, who are relevant to today’s youth culture. Casey is a 2006 graduate of Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, New Mexico. Tommy is a 2007 graduate of Tecumseh High School. They have worked in youth ministry for several years serving as sponsors, worship leaders and drama instructors. During high school and since, Tommy has been involved with the Burn Shawnee, a monthly 24 hour prayer and worship service. Tommy and Casey are both students at East Central University in Ada. Casey is pursuing a Bachelors degree in Vocal Music, with a minor in Business Administration. Tommy is pursuing a Bachelors degree in Music Education. Currently, they are both enrolled in the Oklahoma School of Ministry and are working toward obtaining their Certificate of Ministry with the Assemblies of God.
Jr. Youth Pastors Derek & Kelli Reed
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Hispanic Ministries Dir. Melanie Reynolds
Melanie and her husband Melvin have attended Ada First Assembly of God for fourteen years. They are originally from Northwest Arkansas and currently live in Coal County where Melvin manages a large farm. Melanie is a graduate of East Central University with a BA in English and Education with a teaching endorsement in Spanish Education. She also holds a MA in Teaching Languages with an emphasis in Spanish and English as a Second Language from the University of Southern Mississippi. She currently teaches Spanish and English as a Second Language at Ada Junior High. Melanie has a passion to reach the Hispanics of our community and for two years has taught ESL to adults at First Assembly every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. Melanie is a student in the Oklahoma Hispanic School of Ministry and has completed the Certified Ministers level in Spanish. She is currently pursuing the licensing level. Melanie is also involved in many other areas of ministry and has a heart to serve others.