Sam began his ministry at Edmond in November 2023. After earning a degree in History Education from OC, he planned to be a teacher. But God had other plans and led Sam into full-time youth ministry at the Del City church in 2020. Now serving alongside John Frias at Edmond, Sam works with students and parents to develop a stronger faith and love for Jesus. Sam grew up in Olathe, KS, and married Cara (Cecil) who grew up at the Edmond church. Sam enjoys playing basketball, fantasy football, disc golf and board games, and cheering on his favorite teams—the Kansas City Chiefs, OU Sooners, and OKC Thunder.

John Frias joined the ministry team at Edmond prior to the summer of 2016.  After serving as the graduate assistant in youth ministry for two years, John's ministry expanded to a full-time role as youth minister in February 2019. In this role, John works alongside Sam, youth deacons & parents to minister to students in 7th-12th grades. John and his wife Marci were an active part of our campus and young adult ministry, and each served as interns with the Edmond Church of Christ during their college years at Oklahoma Christian where he earned a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Masters of Divinity (MDiv). John is passionate about his faith and excited to help teens grow in their faith. He enjoys watching movies, rooting for the San Antonio Spurs, and hanging out with his wife (not in that order!).

Brenda and her husband, Sylvan, have been members of the Edmond congregation for over 40 years. With a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from OC, Brenda taught for 21 years in the public school system. In 2003, God led her to full-time children’s ministry at the Edmond Church. In this role, Brenda provides opportunities for children in nursery through 6th grade to develop knowledge and a relationship with God while also creating opportunities for intergenerational involvement and outreach to the community. Providing resources to parents who want to nurture spiritual development in their children is also an important part of Brenda's ministry. She and Sylvan have two grown daughters, LeAnna (Cody) and Audrey (Kevin) and grandchildren Kodi, Conner, and Ben. Brenda enjoys crafts, traveling, and spending time with family, and she makes an amazing snickerdoodle cookie!

Taegan joined the support staff in a part-time role as Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper in January 2021. She came to the Edmond church as a college freshman at OC in 2017, and plans to graduate in early May this year with a degree in Business Management. She is excited for the opportunity to serve and become more acquainted with a broader cross section of the congregation. She and her husband, Jake, are active in the Catalyst class.

After working on the Edmond church staff for nine years and then three years with Oklahoma Christian Academy, Lisa returned to join the support staff at Edmond in 2022. Sitting at the front desk reception area, Lisa greets everyone with a warm welcome and friendly smile. She graduated from OC in 2001 with a degree in Child Development/Family Studies. Lisa views the many daily tasks in the office not as her job but as her mission of helping people and serving God. She considers herself blessed to call Edmond her church home, along with her husband Brian, and her son Logan and stepdaughter Presley. In her free time, Lisa enjoys antiquing and working on projects that involve repurposing old things into something new. She also enjoys paper crafts, time in the mountains, running and spending time with her family. 

After serving 30 years with the Oklahoma City Fire Department, David decided to retire in 2013, and God led him to start a new chapter in his life by working full-time with the Edmond Church as facilities care manager. David oversees all facility and grounds maintenance and upkeep and directs special projects associated with the church campus. David and his wife, Cathy, have five grown children, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and five wonderful grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys golf and other outdoor activities.

Audrey joined the support staff as the missions coordinator in July of 2013. God has been preparing Audrey for working in missions since high school after going on mission trips to Europe and Central America since 1991. Since 2005, she and her husband, Kyle, have been planning the annual Edmond church mission trip to Nicaragua. They are class leaders in the Young Families class where they have attended since 1993. Audrey enjoys traveling and spending time with her family including their two teenagers.

Shawn joined the ministry staff at Edmond in the fall of 2015. Shawn serves as our counselor and provides preventive and therapeutic mental health resources for the congregation and community. Prior to entering full-time ministry, Shawn worked as a therapist, providing counseling and guidance to a diverse population of clients. Shawn earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Christian and a Master's in Counseling Psychology from UCO in 2006. He and his wife, Liz, have two children, Ivy and Elijah. Shawn and Liz came to Edmond from the Britton Road Church of Christ in OKC where they were active in several ministries. At home, they spend their time doing house projects, outdoor activities, reading, and keeping up with the little ones.

After earning a degree in Marketing/Digital Communication from OC, Tyson began working part-time with David Laxton in caring for our facilities in 2022. Tyson is a busy man, also working as a groundskeeper for a small landscaping/irrigation company and as a digital marketer for a marketing company. In his spare time, Tyson operates two large social media brands on Instagram.    

Katie began working in the church office in 2013 and works mainly with attendance/visitor records, minister support, special seminars/classes and projects such as mailings, publications, Christmas Wish program and many more. Before moving back to Oklahoma, Katie and her husband, Kevin, and their two sons, Dustin and Patrick, served as church planters and domestic missionaries for 26 years in Fond du Lac, WI and Rochester, MN. In her spare time, Katie enjoys quilting, paper crafts, and spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren.

After 26 years as a church planter and domestic missionary in Fond du Lac, WI and Rochester, MN, Kevin and his family moved back to Oklahoma. Kevin preached for the Tecumseh, OK, congregation for six years and then joined the Edmond ministry staff in 2012. In his unique role at Edmond, Kevin provides leadership in church-wide outreach efforts, guests relations and ministry to senior adults. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from SWOSU and is a graduate of Harding University’s Center for Advanced Ministry Training. Kevin and Katie have two sons, Dustin and Patrick, who also attend Edmond along with their families. Kevin’s interests include his family, worship music, humor, sports, computers, social media and exercising.

In the spring of 2023, Patrick was named campus minister at Edmond. After serving as a deacon and being deeply involved in our campus ministry for over a decade, Patrick felt led by God into this ministry role. Patrick grew up in Rochester, MN, where his parents served as missionaries and church planters. He earned a dual degree in Accounting and Vocational Ministry from OC, and spent six semesters and two summers working as an Edmond campus ministry intern while in college. He and Daniella have three beautiful children: Bella, Cooper and Harrison. “The students constantly inspire me with their hearts and their attitudes,” Patrick said. “Being around them is a huge blessing for us and our kids. More than anything, we are excited to see God work through the entire group and to see what we know He is capable of!”

Michael left the oil and gas industry, and in the beginning of 2021, came on board at the Edmond church as Administrator. In this role, he works with the church’s finances and helps facilitate work on the building and grounds. Michael has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration-Accounting from OC, and his previous work experience is in banking and oil and gas. He is active as a class leader in the Pathfinders class and enjoys going on mission trips with the Campus Ministry. In his free time, Michael enjoys sports, going to the lake and watching OU football.

Kent, a graduate of Oklahoma Christian, has served as a minister at Edmond since 1987, including work as the campus minister and associate minister. He now helps coordinate our ministerial team while preaching and assisting with the implementation of our many ministry opportunities. Kent and his wife, Brenda, have three grown children, Caleb, Sarah and Hannah and a sons-in-law, Tracy, married to Sarah, and Daniel, married to Hannah. Kent and Brenda love to dote over their three grandchildren. Kent also enjoys reading, woodworking, working in the yard and spending time with family.

Jeremy joined the ministry staff at Edmond as Youth Minister in May 2010. He graduated from Oklahoma Christian with a bachelor's degree in Ministry/Bible and a master’s degree in Family Life Ministry from OC. After 13 years in youth ministry, Jeremy transitioned to Family Life Minister at Edmond in 2023. In this role, Jeremy leads ministry and outreach efforts for marriage enrichment, young adults, men's and women's ministry and other family life contexts. He and his wife, Ashley, have two sons, Judah and Ryder. Jeremy enjoys golf and watching OU football and OKC Thunder…and one more thing, he has "mad" shuffleboard skills!

Randy began serving the Edmond Church in 1994 as the youth minister, and in 2000 transitioned into the role of family minister. In 2011, Randy transitioned again--this time to preaching minister. In his current role, he coordinates the preaching schedule, preaches regularly and is involved in staff leadership and strategic planning for the congregation. Randy has a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Oklahoma, and Master's and  Bachelor’s degrees from Oklahoma Christian University. Randy enjoys playing golf, watching OU sports and spending time with his family. Randy and his wife, Kerianne, conduct marriage seminars for churches. If interested, click here for a downloadable flyer.

Jose Otoniel Sepulveda, “Tony”, came to Edmond in May of 2012 to work full time with our Spanish Speaking Ministry. Tony became a Christian in Dodge City, Kansas in 1995 and then studied at the South Texas Preaching School. He worked for a Spanish speaking congregation in Pharr, TX, before going to work for Chandler Road church of Christ in Muskogee, OK, where he served until coming to Edmond. While in Muskogee he served as Chaplin for the Muskogee Police Department. He and his wife, Norma, have three children. 

After teaching elementary in the Edmond Public School District for five years, God led Hannah to work full-time in ministry in September 2021. Hannah grew up in the Edmond Church and has a deep love for this church family. Through her teaching and children's ministry work for many years on mission trips to Mexico, McAllen and Colorado and her internships with our children's ministry during her college years, God has been preparing Hannah for this important role. She works closely with Brenda to provide opportunities for our children, families and community to learn and grow in Christ. Hannah enjoys baking, crafting, traveling and spending time with her new husband, Daniel, and family and friends.