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 19 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 5 years.
Associate Pastor Roger & Eva Rounsaville
Roger Rounsaville, Associate Pastor - Coming Soon!
Youth Pastor Casey Taylor
Youth Pastor, Casey Taylor is a 2006 graduate of Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, NM. Before becoming a youth pastor, she worked with youth as a sponsor, drama instructor, and worship leader. Currently, she is enrolled in the Oklahoma School of Ministry and is working toward obtaining her Certificate of Ministry with the Assemblies of God. She is a student at East Central University working on a Bachelors degree in Vocal Music, with a minor in Business Administration. Casey is engaged to be married in the summer of 2010 to Tommy Long. Tommy is a 2007 graduate of Tecumseh High School. He has been involved in various ministries, including worship leading and youth sponsoring. During high school and since, he has been involved with the Burn Shawnee, a monthly 24 hour prayer and worship service. Tommy is also a student in the Oklahoma School of Ministry, working on his Certificate of Ministry with the Assemblies of God. Currently he is pursuing a Bachelors degree in Music Education at East Central University in Ada. Casey and Tommy are energetic, spirit filled leaders, who are relevant to today’s youth culture.
Melanie Reynolds, Dir. Hispanic Ministries
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 and will receive her Certificate of Ministry credentials with the Assemblies of God on April 27, 2010. Melanie is also involved in many other areas of ministry and has a heart to serve others.
Laura Sales, Office Secretary
Laura serves the church as office secretary for all staff. She handles correspondence from the church office as well as producing our weekly publication First Family News. She is married to Hubert Sales and has attended First Assembly for many years. Laura is retired from the State of Oklahoma, where she served several state agencies for 41 years. Before retirement, Laura served as the District Secretary for the Department of Juvinille Affairs in Pontotoc County. Laura has been on staff at the church since January 2010.