Bruce Christian,
Pastor
Email: bchristian@whbcok.org
Bruce has been Pastor at Woodland Hills Baptist Church since August of 1992. Prior to that in 1979 he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and worked for American Can Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Believing that God was calling him into full time ministry, in 1983 Bruce moved to Independence, Missouri where he worked as youth minister and attended Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his Masters degree. In 1988 he moved to Shelbina, Missouri where he served as youth minister. Since 1992 Bruce and his family have resided in Newcastle.
“When I first moved to Oklahoma in 1992, a man asked me, ‘Do you know what the best thing about Oklahoma is?’ I thought about his question then asked, ‘What?’ He said, ‘The people.’ I have found that to be true. My church family at Woodland Hills has been especially gracious and loving to me and my family. Though I was born and raised in Missouri, Oklahoma is now my home, not because that is where I live but because of the relationships with people I have come to know and love. If you are looking for a place to belong and be loved, I invite you to join us at Woodland Hills Baptist Church.”
Duane Kendrick, Associate Pastor
Email: dkendrick@whbcok.org
After graduating from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1980 with a degree in Business Administration, Duane attended seminary at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at Ft. Worth, Texas. Prior to graduating from seminary, a church in Ardmore, Oklahoma, invited him to serve as youth and education minister in 1985. Twelve years of service and growth were experienced while ministering in Ardmore. During the fall of 1997, Duane and his family moved to the Bridge Creek area when he began working as Vice President of Legacy Bank in Newcastle. After eight years of banking and four years of insurance audit work, in November of 2008 the Woodland Hills family graciously offered Duane the privilege of becoming the Associate Pastor and serve with the wonderful staff of WHBC.
Mike Shelton,
Worship Pastor
Email: mshelton@whbcok.org
Mike’s ministry began in 1976 while attending Oklahoma City University where he majored in Vocal Music Education. Mike had the opportunity to serve in Southern Baptist work until 1981 when he took an unusual turn in his ministry journey. It was then that he was hired to train and work in the post production facility of Christian World Recording Studios in Oklahoma City. While this was fine tuning his musicianship his relationship with the Lord had weakened. In the fall of 1986, when Mike’s life was at its lowest, he was invited to attend worship at Woodland Hills Baptist Church. It was the ministry of Woodland Hills, more specifically, the love of the Lord through the people of Woodland Hills, that helped bring healing to Mike’s spiritual life. A year later as an active member of WHBC Mike was asked to serve as an interim bi-vocational Music Director while continuing his work in the music business. In the fall of 1993 Mike became the full time Minister of Music.
“I believe that God created me for a purpose: He placed in my life educators who helped cultivate and develop my musicianship; He allowed me to serve in a number of churches where the people encouraged and prayed for me; He gave me the opportunity to work in a professional music environment that rendered to me musical experience and training above my wildest dreams; and finally He gave me a church family that ministers to me even to this very day. God has enriched my life at Woodland Hills Baptist Church, He can do the same for you.”
Camden Andrews,
Youth Pastor
Email: candrews@whbcok.org
Camden Andrews is the Youth Pastor of Woodland Hills Baptist Church, where the Lord led him in December of 2022. He has received a bachelor’s degree in both Biblical Studies and Theology and Spanish Language from Oklahoma Baptist University. He is currently studying for a master of divinity degree in Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before Woodland Hills, Camden was the Youth Pastor at Faith Baptist Church Harrah, where he worked during his time studying at OBU. He married his wife, Mady Andrews on June 5th, 2021.
“The foundation of the future church begins with students. It is my goal, and the goal of this church, to teach them, train them, support them, and equip them for the plan God has for them.”
Trina Baker,
Children’s Director
Email: tbaker@whbcok.org
Trina has been involved in children’s ministry for about 25 years. She and her husband Scott have worked together in the children’s ministry of Woodland Hills since 2008. They have been married since 1989. They have two boys, Jacob and Jeremiah, and one daughter, Brielle. When her boys were young, she owned a preschool and taught there for 5 years. She graduated from Mid America Christian University with a degree in Christian Ministries in May, 2015.
“I love ministering to children. After all of these years, it is something I never grow tired of doing. I know that it is God’s call on my life. I love being able to serve the Lord while doing something I love.”
Bobbie Bratcher,
Preschool Director
Bobbie started working at Woodland Hills Baptist Church in August of 2013 as the Nursery Director. As the church grew and its needs changed, she became the Preschool Director in April of 2017, overseeing the nursery through Pre-K age group. She currently works part-time while homeschooling her children. She enjoys being hands-on with the children of WHBC while providing a safe, loving environment that parents feel comfortable leaving their children in.
Redonna Roys, Administrative Assistant
Email: rroys@whbcok.org
Redonna started working at WHBC in 2002, after a 20-year career in the legal field. What started out as a part-time receptionist position allowing her more time with her children soon blossomed into a full-time administrative position. As WHBC has grown and progressed, so have the duties of our staff. Redonna now serves as Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary. She enjoys working behind the scenes to help WHBC and its ministries succeed.
TRACIE STEINHOUR, SECRETARY
Email: tsteinhour@whbcok.org
Tracie joined the staff at WHBC in September of 2010 as the secretary/receptionist. She stays very busy taking care of the day-to-day functions and helping those who call or come by the church office. The best part of her job is getting to visit with the people of WHBC and help them whenever she can.
Tracie and her husband, Keith, have 3 sons and 4 granddaughters.
Marquita Madewell,
Financial Secretary
Marquita joined WHBC’s staff in March of 2022 as a part-time assistant to Redonna Roys. Her objective is to keep the membership files as accurate as possible.
Marquita has two sons, four grandsons, three granddaughters, and one very special great-grandson.