our team

Greg McElroy was born and raised in Purcell, Oklahoma. Greg gave his life to Christ at the age of 10 and was called to vocational ministry as a senior in high school. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. While attending USAO he met Kelli, his wife of 20 years. After getting married Greg earned his Master of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Greg has served in ministry for over 20 years, and has been the Pastor of Oologah First since January 2020. Greg and Kelli also have 3 amazing sons, Eli, Ethan, and Evan.

Cody Hammonds grew up in Oologah and went to Oologah -Talala schools. He is married to his beautiful wife Megan and they have a son named Hudson. Cody gave his life to Christ in 2013 at the age of 23 and shortly after began serving in ministry and playing in the worship band at church. Cody came to Oologah First in March of 2020 to become the Worship Leader. Cody was called to be our Associate Pastor on Sunday March 23rd, 2024.  "It has been a huge blessing and my family and I have had such an amazing experience getting to be a part of what God is doing through this church."

Ryan Harris grew up in Berryhill, Oklahoma where he graduated high school. He attended his home church, View Acres Baptist Church where he found the Lord at the age of eighteen. Ryan was called to the ministry in 2010. He volunteered with the youth group at his home church for 10 years. In February 2020, he came to help as the Student Minister at Oologah First. Ryan is also a teacher at Oologah-Talala High School and has been there 2 years. He got his education degree from NSU and has been teaching for 7 years. He recently got married to his amazing wife Kelsey and has two wonderful step daughters.