OUR STAFF

Dr. Mark Hitchcock

Senior Pastor
Mark is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, holds a law degree from Oklahoma City University and a Th.M. and  Ph.D., both from Dallas Theological Seminary. Mark has served as our Pastor since October 1991. He is the author of over thirty books on Bible prophecy and related topics. Mark and his wife, Cheryl, have two sons, Justin, married to Natalee and Samuel, married to Ellen. They’re also blessed with four grandchildren.

Jay Risner

Lead Pastor
Jay grew up in Owasso, OK. After college he was called into student ministry and since that time has served three churches in a variety of pastoral roles. He first came on staff at Faith Bible Church in 2003. Jay has an undergraduate degree from UCO and a Master’s from Columbia Biblical Seminary. He has also been involved in post-graduate study at Dallas Theological Seminary. Jay and his wife Mandi have three kids—Avery, Mia and Jack Dallas.

Joel Mott

Worship Pastor
Joel Mott is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and holds a master’s degree in music from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.   He has served for over 20 years in full-time ministry at churches in Edmond, Mustang, and Houston.  He is married to Lorie and they have four children – Lorin, Hayden, Bryson and Jaxon.   Joel came to the FBC staff in August of 2020, and he is excited to join with the entire Faith Bible family to passionately pursue worshipping God in spirit and in truth, to build relationships for God’s glory, and to train and equip the saints to do the work of service.

Dr. Justin Kinsley

Student Ministry Pastor
Justin is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University and his wife Rachel is a graduate of Texas A&M University. Justin received his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary in May of 2015.  Justin’s desire is to be a godly servant-leader who trains and equips next generation disciples of Jesus Christ.

Addie Zander

Associate Director of Student Ministry
Addie Zander is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in English.  She taught high school language arts at a Christian school in Enid, Oklahoma before moving to Edmond.  Addie is excited for the chance to build discipling relationships with the high school and middle school girls in the Faith Student Ministry and to lead worship for the student services.

Austin Paine

Associate Director of Student Ministry
Austin grew up in Edmond Oklahoma and attended Faith Bible for much of his young life. He went to The University of Oklahoma and is currently working on a degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. He married his wife Brecke in May of 2020. Austin cares about helping students take the next step in their relationships with the Lord, and equipping them to help others do the same.

Tonya Zunigha

Director of Missions &
Director of Women's Ministry
Tonya joined Faith Bible in 2002 as a student at UCO studying Mathematics. After college, she spent some time oversees doing mission work, then taught high school math and coached volleyball at Deer Creek High School for a few years. Tonya then spent thirteen years in full-time ministry including evangelism and discipleship with college students as well as training collegiate ministers, stateside and abroad.  Tonya received her Masters from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Connie Goodson

Children's Director
Connie is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with an Education/BS degree in Sociology and Psychology.  She has 30 years experience in children ministries in churches in Arkansas, Tulsa, Midwest City, and Edmond. She and her husband, Jerry, have one son, Jacob, and a daughter-in-law, Angela, and two granddaughters, Sophia and Seraphina.

Megan Slemp

Associate Director of
Children's Ministry
Megan is from Edmond and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Kevin, and they have two amazing kids that keep them on their toes. Megan has attended Faith Bible since she was about 10 years old and was even married by Pastor Mark. Megan believes that serving in the children’s ministry is a huge responsibility and is excited about helping these little people grow in their love and knowledge of the Lord.

Debra Johnson

Children’s Director 
Administrative Assistant
Debra is married to Ed and they have two sons and one grandson, Josiah James. Nathan, who is married to Carolyn, is an OKC firefighter; and Garrett, who is the Assistant Band Director at Crossings Christian School. She has worked alongside Connie Goodson, our Children’s Director, since 2006.  She considers it a joy to work with a great team in preparing and developing the Children’s Ministry so that everything points to Jesus. 

Keziah Watters

FaithKids Jr. Coordinator
Keziah started attending Faith Bible Church with her parents in 1994. She met her husband, Austin, while in the youth group and they were married in December of 2020. She has always loved working with children and started working in Faith Kids in 2018. Keziah will complete her degree in Child Development at the University of Central Oklahoma in 2022.

Ted Kuschel

Associate Director for
Worship Ministry
Ted Kuschel is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in finance. He has served in various worship ministries for over 20 years and has helped to establish both School of Rock locations in the OKC metro. He is married to his wife Sophia who is a Graduate Program Advisor for the College of Business at UCO and an active member on the Faith Bible worship team.

Dr. Burge Troxel

Associate Teaching Pastor
Burge is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and holds the Th.M. and D.Min. degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary. Burge has served the Lord in Local Churches, Bible Colleges and Seminary for over 40 years, joining the FBC staff in December of 2012. He is married to Darlene and they have two children, Tracy and Laurie, and three grandchildren.

Ricardo Colon

Administration Director
Ricardo and his wife Tiffany started attending Faith Bible Church in 1994.  They have two daughters, Giselle and Keziah.  Ricardo is a 1986 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has also been a youth leader for many years and currently works as the AWANA Commander.  Ricardo also has a strong passion for missions.

Donovan Drake

Media Director
Donovan Drake has served as the Media Director since January 2016. He oversees I.T. support and maintenance, as well as the technical aspects of all services and events. A native of Houston, Texas, he is a graduate of Lamar State College with dual-degrees in Commercial Music and Business. He has over 20 years’ experience in Production and IT administration. Donovan’s wife, Samantha, is a native Oklahoman and graduate of OSU. They have one son, Jameson Henry, born October 2017.

Landon Hunter

Associate Director of Media
Landon Hunter is a graduate from The University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in Audio Production. Landon oversees all Audio departments of Faith Bible Church.He is married to Elizabeth who is a 4th Grade teacher at Frontier Elementary. 

Jane Neidenfeuhr

Ministry Coordinator
Jane and her husband Bruce, who have been married 39 years, joined Faith Bible in early 2012 shortly after moving back to the area from Atlanta Georgia. She is the mother of two and grandmother of five, enjoys people and serving at Faith Bible.

Jennifer Klakulak

Executive Assistant
Faith Bible Church has been home to Jennifer and her husband, Mark, since 1992. They have four grown children. Jennifer graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and English. 

Shonn Barnes

Secretary
Shonn grew up in the small town of Creston, Washington.  She received her Elementary Education degree from Washington State University. Shonn met and married her husband Chad at a church in Spokane, Washington. After moving many times throughout Chad’s Air Force career, God brought them to Edmond and Faith Bible Church. They have 3 children, Martha, John, and Kaleb.

Karrie Paine

Secretary
Karrie and her husband Wray have been married for 31 years.  She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where she met Wray.  Karrie has 3 sons and and a new daughter-in-law.  She and Wray have been attending Faith Bible for 7 years and feel blessed to serve here at Faith.

Teresa Estlinbaum

Resource Coordinator
for Children's Ministry
Teresa is married to John and they have one son. They have attended Faith Bible Church since 2008.