Pastor Ryan and the staff—Selynda, Ethan, Robert. & Johnny—count it a tremendous privilege to serve under the Chief Shepherd Jesus Christ. King Jesus is the leader at Village Bible Church. As a staff our aim is to be committed to the majesty and glory of Jesus Christ by sharing the greatest Truth of All—the Gospel!—“for I am not ashamed of the Gospel for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16).
Ministry Team
Minister Of Worship & Operations
Robert Lowery
Vitals:
*Husband to Melissa
*Father to Two Boys
*Originally from OKC (Grew up at Village!)
What I Do: I plan and lead the worship arts ministry as well as handle the financial and operational parts of the church’s ministry.
Experience:
*Minister of Music at Bryant Avenue Baptist Church
*Minister of Music at Southpark Baptist Church
*Interim Minister of Music at FBC, Comanche
*Minister of Operations at Village Bible Church
Education:
*Bachelors of Music Education in Vocal Music, UCO
*Masters of Education in Educational Leadership, UCO
*Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Public School Administration, ORU
Life Verse: “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and in truth.” John 4:24
Minister Of Children & Families
Selynda Vass
Vitals:
*Wife to Curtis
*Mom to Three Wonderful Kids
*Originally from Moore, Oklahoma
What I Do: Minister to Village Bible Church’s children and families and provide outreach to young families in our community
Experience:
Caseworker, Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children; Education Specialist, OKDHS Education and Training Voucher Program; Certified Parent Trainer, NRCYS-OU; Life Skills Trainer/ Counseling Resource for children, Oklahoma Association of Youth Services; Proverbs 31 Ministries She Speaks Graduate; Breakout session leader for 5th and 6th grade girls, Associational Children’s Camp; Children and youth Sunday school teacher for 24 years; Bridge Ministry leader (4th, 5th, 6th grade) for 8 years; Within My Reach/Arise Ministries Single Parent Mentor; Sparkle Girls Ministry Mentor
Education:
BA in Family Psychology, OBU
Life Verse: “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2
Minister Of Students
Ethan Wolfe
Vitals:
*Husband to Grace
*Originally from Lewisville, Texas
What I Do: Minister to Village Bible Church’s youth by equipping them to live in a Christlike manor in an increasingly anti-Christian world and prepare them to be the future of our churches.
Experience:
Youth Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist church, Oklahoma Baptist University; Residential Assistant and Hobbs School of Ministry Ambassador, Summer internships; Cottonwood Creek Church’s youth ministry, Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s youth camps, and Lakeland Baptist Church’s youth ministry, Pulpit supply across Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana, and various small group leadership including One Weekend, Disciple now, and youth camps.
Education:
BA in Biblical and Theological Studies, OBU
Life Verse: “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple.” Psalm 27:4
