Clint Carter
Clint became our Lead Pastor in May of 2019. He has served churches in Texas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Clint and his wife Carey have been married for 25 years. They have four children: Madi, Emma, Payton, and Alli. Clint loves going on dates with his wife, hanging out with his kids, reading, watching baseball, and spending time in the mountains.
Education
- Master of Christian Studies from Union University
- Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition from Oklahoma Baptist University
- Master of Music in Church Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Craig Jackson
Craig joined our Emmanuel staff in 2021 as our Minister of Worship and Young Adults. He and his wife, Meridith, have been married since 2015. Craig and Meridith enjoy going on dates and singing together. They have three beautiful daughters, Juliette, Holland, and Eloise. Craig is pursuing his master’s degree at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Craig enjoys spending his free time reading, watching baseball, and venturing into the great outdoors.
Education
- Bachelor of English from the University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK)
- Masters of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY) -In Progress
Nathaniel Shane
Nathaniel became our youth minister in May of 2024. He spent his college career pursuing several ministry opportunities such as pulpit filling across Western Oklahoma, working at Fallscreek on summer staff, and serving as part time youth minister at Okarche FBC. He enjoys spending his free time going to the gym, playing disc golf, or playing pickleball. Education: Bachelor of business administration specializing in management from Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Chelsea Simpson
Chelsea joined our EBC staff in April 2024 as our Children’s Minister. She was a Kindergarten teacher from 2011-2021 and has been a stay at home mom for the last few years. Chelsea and her husband Kyle were married in 2019 and they have one son, Maverick. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching The Office, decorating her home, and playing games.
Education
- Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education from SWOSU.
Dana Nickels
Dana has been employed as Ministry Coordinator at Emmanuel since 1989. She and her husband, David, have two children. Their son Joshua and his wife Nikki live in Weatherford. Their daughter, Ashley and her husband AJ live in Owasso. Dana enjoys her family, especially spending time with her three grandchildren. She lives on a small farm where she and David have cows, honey bees and a few fruit trees. Dana loves to attend SWOSU sporting events, as well as activities in the community.
Katie Ramirez
Katie joined Emmanuel Baptist Church in 2020, then joined the staff ministry team as administrative assistant in 2023. Katie and her husband Nicholas have been married since 2014 and have two children: Brevyn and Sawyer. She enjoys quality time with her family and friends, learning new things, getting to know people more deeply, and being outdoors.