Leadership

Duncan and Julie Blackwell joined First Baptist Church in June of 2022. Duncan serves as our Lead Pastor, with additional responsibilities in our Missions ministry. Julie is a busy mom to their four sons, Ezra, Owen, Eamon, and Wyeth, all of whom she homeschools. Duncan has served in vocational ministry since 2015. He holds a Master of Divinity with a concentration of in Ministry Leadership and Administration from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. His greatest ministry passions are text-driven preaching, developing Christian leaders within the local church, and equipping the church for both local and global missions.

Aaron and Katie Robertson joined FBCEC in June of 2023. Aaron serves as the Worship & Discipleship Pastor. His wife, Katie, is the Executive Director for OkMEA and homeschools their two children, Teddy and Madeline. Aaron has a Bachelor of Music degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served at churches in Oklahoma and Texas and is passionate about helping the church to worship God, love one another and make disciples of Jesus.

D.J. and Esther Walter joined FBCEC in December of 2023. D.J. serves as the Children`s & Family Pastor.  His wife, Esther,  is a 5th grade teacher and they have a son, Malachi.  D.J. has been serving in Children’s Ministry since 2005. He has a heart for families and wants all children to know, learn, grow and share Jesus. 

Megan joined the staff at FBCEC in 2025.  She and her husband, John, are very  active members, as well as their three boys, Jack, Luke and Nate.  She is a graduate of SWOSU and is involved in our student ministry, as well as co-director of our New Life Clinic, which serves the uninsured and underinsured in our community. She is an avid OSU and OKC Thunder fan!

Jenny has been an active member of FBCEC for over 28 years and joined our staff in 2021. She enjoys serving in the children's ministry, youth ministry and guest services. Jenny grew up in Germantown, Tennessee. She attended Oklahoma State University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialty in Human Resource Management. She is married to Brock and has three daughters: Savannah, Mary Elizabeth, and Audrey.  

Shelly has been a member of FBCEC for 18 years and joined our staff in 2022. She loves children and has been working in children's ministry for 27 years. Shelly attended Oklahoma State University where she obtained a degree in Sociology and she later obtained a M.S. in Human Resources Counseling at East Central University. Shelly and her husband, Anthony, have one grown daughter, Raylee. 

Paula and her husband, Tim, have been members of FBCEC since 2023.  They moved to Elk City in 2022, and have made Tim’s childhood home, their own. They are the proud parents of Jared, Kallie, Tanner and Luke and Oma and Papaw to Jaden , Cortland and Lainey.  Paula is active in the worship and children's ministries.  She is retired from Edmond Public Schools and started as a volunteer in our office and officially joined our staff in September 2023.

Jeff and his wife, GiGi, have been a very active members of FBCEC for over 30 years serving in many different areas. He joined our staff in 2024 and loves hunting, fishing, and spoiling his grandchildren.

Eric is a native of Elk City and has been a member of FBCEC since 2007 and joined our staff in 2022. He enjoys playing guitar and video games.  

We are actively searching for an Associate of Pastoral Care. Use the links below to view the job description or submit a resume and cover letter.