Gary Havlin
Senior Pastor
Pastor Gary became the pastor of Oakridge in June 2023. Originally from Mississippi, he has served in ministry as a pastor and youth pastor in churches across Mississippi and Louisiana before coming to Missouri. He is married to Tori and they have two children, Brynnlee and Braxton. He holds a Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry with a minor in Christian Education and a Master of Divinity in Christian Thought from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a Master of Theology and Doctor of Philosophy in Historical Theology from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Pastor Gary came to faith in Christ in October 2008 at 15 years old. He was baptized in November 2008, and the Lord began calling him to vocational ministry in June 2009. He surrendered to vocational ministry on September 11, 2011 and began serving as a youth pastor in June 2012. He was licensed to preach in September 2012 and ordained to the ministry in June 2016. Throughout his life and ministry, Pastor Gary has come to acknowledge Habakkuk 3:17, “Though the fig tree does not bud and there is no fruit on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the flocks disappear from the pen and there are no herds in the stalls, yet I will celebrate in the Lord; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!” No matter what life may hold, be it good or bad, all should rejoice in the God of their salvation.
Pastor Gary came to faith in Christ in October 2008 at 15 years old. He was baptized in November 2008, and the Lord began calling him to vocational ministry in June 2009. He surrendered to vocational ministry on September 11, 2011 and began serving as a youth pastor in June 2012. He was licensed to preach in September 2012 and ordained to the ministry in June 2016. Throughout his life and ministry, Pastor Gary has come to acknowledge Habakkuk 3:17, “Though the fig tree does not bud and there is no fruit on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the flocks disappear from the pen and there are no herds in the stalls, yet I will celebrate in the Lord; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!” No matter what life may hold, be it good or bad, all should rejoice in the God of their salvation.
Corrie Ricehouse
Administrative Assistant
Corrie started as Oakridge’s Administrative Assistant in October 2022. She grew up at Oakridge, met and married her husband John here. Corrie and John have five amazing children.
Christie Gulledge
Worship Leader
Christie grew up at Oakridge Baptist Church. She started as the full time pianist when she was just 15 years old. She has been the the church's Worship Leader Since 2021. Music has always been a huge passion of hers and what a great gift to be able to use it to worship her Heavenly Father!
