What We Believe

We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal God and the one Savior for mankind. We believe the Bible is God's Word for people in every age and every culture. We believe in a missionary endeavor. We believe in cooperating with other believers in sharing the Gospel around the world. We believe in the eternal worth of every human life and believe that any person can have their life changed by putting their faith in the Lord Jesus.

Bob Rutherford, Pastor

Bob has been married to his wife, Linda, for 37 years. They have two children. Cathy, 33 years, is a special needs young adult. Their son, Jon, 29 years, recently married Brittany of Tyler, Texas, where they reside.

Bob is a graduate of Baylor University, Waco, Texas, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. His wife, Linda, attended Tarrant County Junior College, Texas Women University of Denton, Texas, and completed her education and graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Bob currently serves on the Board of Directors at the YMCA. He has served on the Board of the Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma. He was on the Baptist Disaster Relief Committee that dispersed $750,000 to the victims of the Murrah Building bombing. Bob was also president of the Midwest City Bombers Quarterbacks Club during his son Jon's senoir year.

The Rutherfords have two little dogs, Missy and Ty. Bob enjoys working out and golfing with friends. He loves his time with his family.

Tom Poe has served as minister of music here at Meadowood since 1974. He grew up in Independence, Missouri where his father was a pastor. He has a BS in Music Education from William Jewell, Liberty Missouri and a Masters of Church Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He served 7 churches in Missouri, Texas, and Oklahoma before coming to Meadowood. Tom and his wife Anne have 2 sons, Jonathan and Todd. Jonathan is married to Leslie and lives in Memphis, Tennesse and is a student at Southern School of Optometry. Todd lives in Edmond and is on staff a Crossings Community Church as a counselor.

For the past 19 years Tom has played keyboards for the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma. He served as their president in 2001. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. He also serves on the Associational Music Committee. Tom has led conferences across the convention over the past 20 year and has served as a State Music Specialist in the area of keyboard and music technology.

Tom is a member of the Southern Baptist Church Music Conference, Phi Mu Alpha, and Lambda Chi Alpha. In his spare time Tom enjoys photography and model trains, and Meadowood Country.

Jay Ramer, Minister of Adult Education & Administrator

Jay Ramer has been the Minister of Adult Education at Meadowood since March of 2004. He grew up in Harrah, Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee in 1989 and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California in 1992.

Jay and his wife Ann were married December 11, 1993 and live in Midwest City with their three sons Bailey, Davis and Drew and dog Buck Buck.

Jay enjoys writing and camping with his sons on Boy Scout events.

Kent Epling, Minister to Students

Kent was born and raised in a small town on the Ohio river called Gallipolis. He attended Oklahoma State University for many years. While there in heavenly Stillwater, he met the love of his life, Debbie. They have two children. Meagan is the oldest and is married to Caleb, and they have a beautiful daughter, Lily. Jared is their youngest, and he is presently a student at the University of Central Oklahoma.

After teaching special education for eight years, which he loved deeply, God called him into full time ministry with students. He has been the youth minister at Meadowood for the past sixteen years and is presently the senior high school minister, while getting to work with his son-in-law, Caleb, who is our middle school minister.

This “young” man of _____ years loves to play basketball, swim, and run (okay, maybe it’s more of a jog for most, but for Kent – it’s RUNNING!!). He plays a little guitar and harmonica. He used to play quite a bit of water polo, but was forced to quit when his horse became allergic to chlorine (from the pool). He loves to spend time with his wife and children and his grandchild!!! Kent also loves to spend time with students, as well as other adults who have the same passion; and plans to continue to minister to the students of Meadowood and our entire community, state, and world until his walker gives out (not there yet, but the AARP is getting ready to contact) or God leads to something else.

Caleb Bryant, Minister to Middle School Students

Caleb was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. Growing up, he was an avid baseball and football player. He attended Edmond Memorial High School and graduated with “Thank the Lord, he’s finally gone” honors.

After high school, he attended the University of Central Oklahoma. While attending UCO, he met his future wife Meagan at the UCO Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Caleb graduated from UCO with a bachelors of Business Administration.

Caleb and Meagan were married three weeks after their college graduation and a few months later found out that they were expecting the best surprise of their lives. Caleb and Meagan are now the proud parents of Lillian Elizabeth Bryant.

Caleb began teaching the 9 th grade Sunday school class in 2004 for Meadow Student Ministries. Soon after, he realized the deep passion that God had laid upon his heart to work with youth to further the message of Christ. During a summer internship for Meadowood, God used a series of events to call Caleb into the ministry. As he began to search, he was led back to Meadowood where he was called to the Middle School Pastor position.

Caleb has a sincere passion for ministering to all youth, but in particular, feels a specific calling to Middle School students. He loves hanging out with students at church, attending their sporting events or activities, or relaxing with youth any other time they feel like it. Caleb desires to reach every student he comes in contact with by communicating Christ’s love for them, and then strives to build them up as leaders for Christ among their peers.

Clint Percefull, Minister of Childhood Education

Clint graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2005, where he studied Mathematics, Religion, and Education. While attending school Clint volunteered at a local church where he worked with children and youth. He also led worship for several area churches for events such as Falls Creek, church services, and 5th Quarters. During this time the Lord was working on his heart and called Clint to the ministry to work with children.

Clint married his wife Jaclyn in August of 2006. They currently live in Midwest City and have recently been blessed with twin boys, Carter and Hutch who were born one minute apart in June of 2008. In a family laden with twins this was no surprise (Jaclyn has a twin brother, Clint’s mom Brenda has a twin sister, and Jaclyn’s brother Ryan married a twin). This adds to the already booming family the Percefulls are a part of. Clint has Jaclyn both have several brothers and sisters, 1 niece, and 6 nephews (plus one niece or nephew on the way).

Clint really enjoys working with children of all ages and has a deep desire to see them won for Christ. He loves to teach the Gospel in new and exciting ways. He also loves to just hang out with children and enjoys watching them compete in sporting events, act and sing in plays, and show their talents at recitals.

During his free time Clint enjoys watching football, playing golf, hanging out with his wife, and playing with his sons.

Alex Aaron, Director of Mission Mid-Del

Alex is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and Southwestern Theological Seminary. His wife, Juli, attended Ouchita Baptist University in Arkansas and graduated from Dallas Baptist University. Alex and Juli have been married for 16 years and have four children, Aubrey Lee, Joseph, Allison, and Joy.

Alex enjoys helping people any way he can, spending time with his family, hunting, and fishing.

Our Location

Meadowood Baptist Church is located in Midwest City (Oklahoma) along E. Reno Avenue between Air Depot and Sooner Road. We are next to the Midwest City YMCA, just west from Heritage Park Mall. Woodcrest Drive, our actual mailing address, is clearly marked by a stoplight and street sign that intersects Reno. [see map]

Meadowood Baptist Church
2816 Woodcrest Drive
Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110
Phone: (405) 737-7684
Fax: (405) 737-8214
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