Our Team

Travis has faithfully served in the youth ministry of Oakland Baptist Church for over 20 years. His journey with Jesus began in 1998 after attending the Passion Play at OBC—a life-changing evening made possible by the persistent encouragement of youth who invited him. Since that eternity-shaping moment, Travis has been a dedicated teacher and youth leader, pouring into the lives of students with passion, purpose, and a heart for discipleship. 

Michael has been a member of Oakland since 2009. Michael currently teaches  9th through 12th grade boys. In addition to ministry, Michael is a business owner and farmer. He has also participated in multiple mission trips, always ready to lend a hand and share the hope of Christ wherever he goes. Michael and Kelley are parents of three  sons and one daughter.

Lisa became a member of Oakland in 1998 and currently leads the 11th and 12th grade girls’ Sunday School. She gave her life to Christ at the age of 25 and has since developed a deep passion for youth ministry, missions, and sharing the gospel wherever God leads her. Lisa is married to Travis, and together they have three sons: Josh, Jacob, and Jonah.

Brooke became a member of Oakland in 2019. In addition to leading 9th and 10th grade Sunday School, she teaches 5th grade at Alcorn Central Middle School. Though she grew up in a christian home and attended church regularly, it wasn't until 2007 at a revival that she began her personal relationship with Christ. Brooke is passionate about teaching and loves building lasting relationships with the girls in her class. She is married to Brad and they have three daughters, Maddi, Rylee, and Aubree.

Kelley has been a  member of Oakland since 2009. She and her husband, Michael, began their ministry by leading Children’s Worship and later stepped into the role of Youth Leaders. She teaches the 7th and 8th grade girls. Kelley is a teacher and coach. She has participated in multiple mission trips, reflecting her passion for spreading the Gospel and serving others. Kelley and Michael have three sons and one daughter. 

Kalah became a member of Oakland in 2008. Through the years she has been involved in the nursery, children's ministry and now the youth. She has been a follower of Jesus since the age of 19. She is a librarian at Northeast Community College. Kalah loves to cook, read, and craft. She is married to Doug and they have two kids, Sadye and Kennedy. 

Brad  joined Oakland Baptist Church in June of 2016 and began teaching 7th/8th in 2019. He also helps with our children's programs and activities on Wednesday nights and enjoys singing in the Church Choir. Brad is married to Chelle Farley Stephenson and they have two sons. 

Bruce has been a member of Oakland Baptist Church since 2015, Bruce teaches the Sunday Night D-Group. He began teaching school in 1986 at Walnut and Falkner Schools in Tippah County, later moving to Alcorn County in 2002. In 2006, he joined Itawamba Community College, where he currently teaches Western Civilization and U.S. History. Bruce earned his Ph.D. in History from the University of Mississippi. As a bi-vocational pastor, Bruce most recently served at Tishomingo Chapel Baptist, after spending 19+ wonderful years at Chalybeate Baptist Church in Tippah County.

Married to Darlene Sweeney Ingram since 1984, Bruce is blessed with three children—Danielle Brown, Case Ingram, and Elizabeth Ingram—and seven grandchildren.