brent@fbcnewcastle.com

Brent A. Parsons began serving as Pastor of First Baptist Church in March of 2003.

Before coming to First Baptist Church, Brent served as Associate Pastor of Evangelism and Missions at Southern Hills Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, and as Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Sulphur.

Brent is married to Keely and they have two children, Hunter and Hattie.

Brent graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts (Major: Religion [Bible Emphasis] and Minor: Interpersonal Communication and Public Speaking). Brent earned his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in May of 2002.

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Worship Pastor

dave@fbcnewcastle.com 

Dave Watson came to First Baptist Newcastle as Worship Pastor in March of 2006.  He previously served churches in Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas, and Missouri, most recently serving at First Baptist Church of Okmulgee for almost six years.

Dave served on the staff of Dallas Baptist University for seven years during the 1990’s and spent several years as a music educator and professional singer during the 1980’s and ‘90’s.  He received a bachelor’s degree in vocal/instrumental music education from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri in 1983, a master’s degree in music from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas in 1990, and did additional graduate study at Dallas Baptist University and the University of North Texas.

Dave’s wife of 23 years is Diane, an accomplished pianist and artist, and they have four children; Rachel, Jessie, Hannah, and Joey.

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Minister to Senior Adults

troy@fbcnewcastle.com

Troy Hoffman has served on the ministerial staff of FBC, Newcastle since 1995.  Having formerly served as Minister of Music, Troy began his position as Minister to Senior Adults in 2005.  He has served in Southern Baptist churches in Texas and Oklahoma since 1963.

Troy graduated in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, working toward a master’s degree in church music.

He was born and raised in the Wichita Falls area.  His wife Donna serves on the church staff.  Troy and Donna have been married 38 years and have two daughters, Meredith and Rebekah, and three granddaughters, Cella, Alyssa and Erin.

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Youth Pastor

beau@fbcnewcastle.com

Beau started serving as our Youth Pastor in May of 2004.  He has served in various churches across the world including Duncan, Laverne, Ada, and even Israel. 

Beau graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in December of 1997 where he received his degree in Family Development and is currently working towards his masters degree from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. 

He was born in Oklahoma and graduated from Duncan High School.  Beau was married to Heather in October of 2003.  Beau and Heather have a daughter named Madeline.  Beau considers working with youth a true blessing and has made serving youth his life's purpose.

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Children's Director

ronda@fbcnewcastle.com

Ronda Pinkerton began serving as Children's Director of FBC Newcastle in August 2003.

Before coming to First Baptist Church, Ronda was interim Preschool and Children's Director at Southern Hills Baptist Church. She has served in various aspects of preschool and children's ministries for twenty-four years.

Ronda is married to Curt and they have four children: Luke, Zack, Nick, and Carli, and one granddaughter, Lynzie.

Ronda graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and received a Teaching Certificate from University of Central Oklahoma in 1986. Ronda is currently a consultant for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.

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Administrative Assistant

alena@fbcnewcastle.com

Alena Honeycutt began working as part-time Multimedia Secretary at First Baptist Church in June 2003 until May 2004 when she began working full time as Administrative Assistant.

Alena attended Oklahoma City Community College where she received her Associates degree in Graphic Communications.

Alena is married to Eli and they have two “children”, Tucker, a chocolate lab, and Chloe, a yorkie. In her spare time, Alena enjoys photography, scrapbooking, decorating, and working in her yard.

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Receptionist

donna@fbcnewcastle.com

Donna Hoffman began serving as receptionist at FBC, Newcastle in June, 2004.

Born and raised in the Stephenville, Texas area, Donna received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Tarleton State University.  She taught Language Arts and English in secondary schools in central and west Texas before moving to Oklahoma in 1995.

She is married to Troy, Minister of Senior Adults at FBC, Newcastle, and they have two daughters, Meredith and Rebekah, and three   precious granddaughters, Cella, Alyssa and Erin.  In addition to working at FBC, Newcastle, Donna enjoys gardening, quilting, scrapbooking and singing with the Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma.

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Financial Secretary

joy@fbcnewcastle.com 

Joy Burgess, a retired Economic Development Specialist for the State of Oklahoma now serves First Baptist Church Newcastle as Financial Secretary.  Working part-time at the church leaves a nice amount of time to keep up with her 13 wonderful grandchildren.

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