Robert Ball - Senior Pastor

Bio: Originally from Green Cove Springs, Florida, Robert served as an officer in the U.S. Navy for 20 years.  He surrendered to the ministry while on active duty and entered full time ministry upon his retirement from the Navy.  Robert has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology, a Master of Arts  Degree in Biblical Theology, a Master of Divinity Degree, and a Doctorate of Ministry (DMin.) from Luther Rice University.  Robert has served as the pastor of OakLeaf Baptist Church since its inception in 2000.  Robert is married to Sherrie and they have two children, Meagan and Nathan.

Steve Roberson - Associate Pastor/Worship Leader

Bio: Originally from Jacksonville, Steve was converted at age seventeen and followed God's call to full time ministry soon after high school. He has a B.A. in Church Ministries from Trinity Baptist College, and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He came to OBC in early 2010 with over fifteen years of pastoral staff experience. Steve is married to Irene and they have two children, Lucy and Peter.

Wesley Lewis - Youth Pastor 

Bio: Since coming on staff in 2005, Wesley serves as Youth Pastor at OBC. Previously, he attended Liberty University, where he received a B.S. in Religion, and later a Masters of Divinity from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Wesley and his wife Amanda have been married for 9 years and have a little boy named Micah. They are native Floridians and both grew up in Palatka Florida.

Debra Knowles - Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Bio: A Jacksonville native herself, Debra has been working in the accounting buisness for over 37 years. Coming on staff in 2005 as secretary and treasurer, Debra has become an invaluable asset to the staff here at OBC.